Pangavini Island Marine Reserve
Oceanic Islands Coastal

Pangavini Island Marine Reserve

Coastal · Coastal & Islands

Pangavini Island Marine Reserve is another uninhabited island located in the northern of the country capital city, Dar es Salaam and is one of the seven islands of the Dar es Salaam Marine Reserve System (DMRS). The island is small, only about 250 m long; it has a rocky coastline without beaches.

It provides protection for several important biological diversity and tropical habitats; sea grass beds, Coral reefs and different fish species.

Pangavini Island has the splendour of being the nocturnal home of most of the birds that hove over Dar es Salaam city during the day. It is also the nesting sanctuary of the birds. The reserves also save as a stopover of migratory birds during their flight from winter.

Best time to visit: Year-round - enquire for seasonal highlights

Recommended duration: 1 - 3 days recommended

Entry cost: Park fees vary - contact us for current rates

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