Liparamba Game Reserve

Liparamba Game Reserve
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
A map showing the location of Liparamba Game Reserve in Tanzania
LocationMbinga, Songea & Nyasa Districts of Ruvuma Region,
 Tanzania
Nearest citySongea
Coordinates11°27′0″S 35°12′0″E / 11.45000°S 35.20000°E / -11.45000; 35.20000
Area571 km2 (220 sq mi)
DesignationGame Reserve
Established2006
Named forKlipspringer in Kimatengo
Governing bodyTanzania Wildlife Management Authority (TAWA) under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism
WebsiteOfficial Page

The Liparamba Game Reserve (Hifadhi ya Akiba ya Liparamba, In Swahili) is a protected area located in the Mbinga, Songea & Nyasa Districts of the Ruvuma Region of Tanzania that covers an area of 571 km2 (220 sq mi). The Liparamba Game Reserve was established by Government Notice Number 289 of the year 2000. Following designation, Mbinga District Council managed it until 2006, when Director of Wildlife at Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (TAWA) took over its management.

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