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Mahale Mountains National Park
Mahale Mountains National Park is a national park in Tanzania, established in 1985, covering 1,613 km² (623 sq mi). It is the #10 largest of Tanzania's 21 national parks.
- Area
- 1,613 km²
- Established
- 1985
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- FMI · 87 km
Nearest airports to Mahale Mountains National Park
- 1 FMI87 kmstraight line
- 2 GID317 kmstraight line
- 3Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International AirportBJM334 kmstraight line
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Kalemie, DR CongoMore about Mahale Mountains National Park
Mahale Mountains National Park is one of 21 national parks in Tanzania. It covers 1,613 km² (161,300 ha) — about the size of London, making it the #10 largest national park in Tanzania (1.8% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1985, 41 years ago — the first national parks in Tanzania date back to 1940. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Mahale Mountains National Park
The closest airport is Kalemie Airport (FMI), about 87 km away — around 1 h 53 min by car; alternatively Gitega Airport (GID, 317 km). Other national parks within reach include Katavi National Park (4,471 km²), Gombe National Park (52 km²), Ugalla River National Park (3,865 km²) and Nsumbu National Park (2,020 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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