Overview
This is unique Marine Reserve which is an island of sand bank seen only during low tide and is devoid of vegetation. It is located in the northern part of Dar es Salaam after Mbudya Island Marine Reserve. The lower intertidal zone on the west and north is sandy with abundant sea grass mixed together with coral patches. The southeast lower intertidal areas are rocky.
Coral reefs are found on the western and eastern side of the Island where more than 35% of coral cover is located on two locations: one on the southwest waters of less than 10 m (108,320 m²) and the other on the deeper waters (462,765 m²).
Like other DMRS islands the dominant sea grass species are Thallasodentron ciliatum and Thalassia hemprichii. Animals in the intertidal flats include sea cucumbers, octopus, sea urchin, giant clamps, rock crabs, tigger cowry, starfish, cushion starts, nudibranchia and crabs.
Pangavini Island Marine Reserve
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.
Highlights
Pangavini Island Marine Reserve
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…
Things to Do
- Beach Relaxation
- Snorkeling / Swimming
- Picnicking
- Canoeing / Kayaking
