Pugu kazimzumbwi Nature Forest Reserve
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.
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