Established
1993
Location
Nkasi District, Rukwa Region
Size
2228.2 km²
Overview
Lwafi Game Reserve, in Nkasi ,District, Rukwa Region was established in 1993 due to its diverse vegetation which hosts more than 51 wildlife species including the rare Pukuand elephants which are larger compared to those in other game reserves. There might also be possibilities of having chimpanzees as nest was spotted in 2014.
Animals to find
Leopard, lion, zebra, hippo, buffalo and waterbuck.
Vegetation
Diverse in vegetation which is sparcely distributed in undulating hills dotted by miombo woodland while in some parts with dense miombo forest.
Things to do
Tourism hunting, beekeeping and fishing.
How to access?
By air and landing at Namanyere airstrip or by road via Tunduma.
Investment opportunities
Tourism hunting, beekeeping and fishing.