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Saanane Island National Park
Saanane Island National Park is a national park in Tanzania, established in 2013, covering 2.8 km² (1 sq mi). It is the #19 largest of Tanzania's 21 national parks. Tanzanian National Park on an island in Lake Victoria.
- Area
- 2.8 km²
- Established
- 2013
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- MWZ · 12 km
Nearest airports to Saanane Island National Park
- 1 MWZ12 kmstraight line
- 2 MRE267 kmstraight line
- 3 EBB292 kmstraight line
Serena, Kenya
Entebbe, UgandaMore about Saanane Island National Park
Saanane Island National Park is one of 21 national parks in Tanzania — Tanzanian National Park on an island in Lake Victoria. It covers 2.8 km² (280 ha) — about 1.4 times the size of Monaco, making it the #19 largest national park in Tanzania (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2013, 13 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 Saanane Island National Park
The closest airport is Mwanza International Airport (MWZ), about 12 km away — around 16 minutes by car; alternatively Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip (MRE, 267 km). Other national parks within reach include Rubondo Island National Park (480 km²), Serengeti National Park (14,763 km²), Akagera National Park (1,100 km²) and Ruma National Park (120 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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