Rumanyika-Karagwe National Park
| Rumanyika-Karagwe National Park | |
|---|---|
  Location of Rumanyika-Karagwe National Park in Tanzania | |
| Location | Kyerwa District & Karagwe District, of Kagera Region  Tanzania |
| Nearest city | Bukoba |
| Coordinates | 1°11′27.6″S 30°46′32.88″E / 1.191000°S 30.7758000°E |
| Area | 247 km2 (95 sq mi) |
| Designation | National Park |
| Established | 2019 |
| Named for | King Rumanyika I Orugundu of Karagwe Kingdom |
| Governing body | Tanzania National Parks Authority under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism |
| Website | Official Page |
The Rumanyika-Karagwe National Park (Hifadhi ya Taifa ya Rumanuyika-Karagwe, In Swahili) is a Tanzanian national park located in the Karagwe, Kyerwa District of Kagera Region. The national park covers an area of The 247 km2, which is named after the Karagwe kingdom that peaked in the 19th century under the leadership of King Rumanyika I Orugundu, who ruled from 1855 to 1882. The Park was once gazetted as Rumanyika Orugundu Game Reserve in his honor.[1]
Attractions
Home to savannah wildlife like giraffes, buffalo, impala, waterbuck, leopards, zebras, bushbuck, and baboons in the north western corner of Tanzania makes Rumanyika-Karagwe National Park unique.[2]
References
- ^ "Rumanyika-Karagwe National Park" (PDF). Tanzania National parks. Retrieved 2023-08-01.
- ^ "Rumanyika-Karagwe National Park Attractions". Bright African Safaris. Retrieved 2023-08-01.