PUGU KAZIMZUMBWI NATURE FOREST RESERVE
“The lungs of Dar Es Salaam”
Pugu/kazimzumbwi Nature Forest Reserve with 12,015ha is the remnant of the oldest lowland Coastal forests of Tanzania. The reserve is located 12 kilometers Southwest of Dar Es Salaam. The forest is recognized for its high biodiversity value with spectacular flora and fauna. As a result of such rich biodiversity, a number of touristic attractions are found in the reserve. These include closed forest full of various plant species, giant bamboo stands, lake Minaki, bat caves, Dar Es Salaam City viewpoints, worshiping sites, ritual sites, the endemic Mpugupugu tree from which the reserve got its name; colobus monkeys and millipedes. This rich portfolio of tourism attractions enable the reserve to offers enormous recreation satisfactions for Dar es Salaam dwellers and travelers awaiting their flight at the Julius Nyerere International Airport.
Ecotourism Activities
Ecotourism activities that can be done at Pugu/kazimzumbwi Nature Forest Reserve include: Hiking, canoeing, bird watching, photographing, camping, worshiping, meditation and trekking to view-points.
Other Tourist Attractions near Pugukazimzumbwi Nature Forest Reserve
Other tourist attractions found near Pugu/kazimzumbwi Nature Forest Reserve are Vikindu Range and Nyerere National Park.
Accessibility
Pugu/kazimzumbwi Nature Forest Reserve is accessible through a tarmac road only 12 km from Dar Es Slaam City Center.
HIKING
This activity is done because there are important features that facilitate nature…
CANOEING AND SPORT FISHING
The reserve have permanent natural dams such as Minaki dam,The dam are sources of water…
CAMPING AND BORN FIRE
PKNFR have campsites for camping, and there are luxury tents with different sizes which…
WALKING SAFARIS
PKNFR is a best place for working safaris to see different attractions through…
BIRD WATCHING
PKNFR is a home to a wide range of endemic and rare bird species. There are tour…
RESEARCH AND TRAINING
PKNFR is one of the best areas for conducting field research and training on ecology and…
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