Tanzania, the largest East African country is famous all over the world for its flora and fauna. The country has a varied landscape. Towards the north of the country lies the Victoria Lake, one of the famous “Great Lakes of Africa”. The northern region is also very mountainous. The highest peak of Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro is present in this region. The western parts of Tanzania consist of the vast expanse of the Serengeti Plains, famous all over the world for the great annual exodus of the Wildebeests, in search of greener pastures.
The great rift valley of North East Africa runs through the central part of Tanzania. The Eastern coastal region and the islands of Zanzibar and Pemba also possess certain unique physical features. This great variety in the landscape and consequent variety in the wildlife has encouraged the development of Game reserves and National Parks in Tanzania. The games reserves of Tanzania include areas set aside for the protection of ecosystem.
Selective hunting is allowed in these game reserves of Tanzania. The main attractions in these Game Reserves and National Parks in Tanzania are Rhino, Elephant, Buffalo, Hippo and Lion. The ecosystems of the Game Reserves and National Parks in Tanzania vary from region to region. At times, even 4 to 5 ecosystems like, Savannah grassland, acacia woodland, valley bushveld, fynbos and riverine forests, are present in a single game reserve or national park of Tanzania.
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