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Chwaka Bay

Zanzibar  >  Tanzania

Chwaka Bay in Zanzibar is home of resident and migratory birds spices and highly protected by the government of Zanzibar.

Added* by salum ramadhan Moh'd
Most recent update 12 Şubat 2020

Description

The area has both ecosystem aquatic and terestrial. It means both marine and inland birds spices are found. The area easily reacheable and the environment favor to see many species of birds and highly protected by the government with colaboration for local community under the ambralla of Jozani Enveronmental Conservation Association (JECA). It is non governmental organization that support nature conservation through community empowerment.

Details

Access

You can reach there by walking via Jozani National Park or by car through Chwaka Village but it depend the tidal because the area has aquatic and terristrial ecosystem. Birds you can see are Beçtavuğu, ak yüzlü ıslıkçı ördek and Flamingo.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland , Grassland , Sea , Mud flats

Conditions

High water possible , Wet , Slippery

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Summer

Route

Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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