Pande Game Reserve
| Pande Game Reserve | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
| Location | Kinondoni & Ubungo Districts of Dar es Salaam Region, Tanzania |
| Nearest city | Dar es Salaam |
| Coordinates | 6°41′10.32″S 39°4′51.6″E / 6.6862000°S 39.081000°E |
| Area | 15.39 km2 (5.94 sq mi) |
| Created | 1952 |
| Administrator | Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (TAWA) |
| Website | Official Page |
The Pande Game Reserve (Hifadhi ya Akiba ya Pande, In Swahili) is a protected area located in Mabwepande ward of Kinondoni District and Mbezi ward of Ubungo District in Dar es Salaam Region of Tanzania that covers an area of 15.39 km2 (5.94 sq mi). It was established as a Forest Reserve in 1952 under the British colonial occupation.
The reserve is located entirely inside the region of Dar es Salaam, making it the largest land protected area in the urbanized region. with and is bordered by five villages: Msumi, Msakuzi, Mabwepande, Mpiji Magoe, and Mbopo. It is located 80 m to 186 m above sea level, 45 km northwest of the city center, and 16 km from the Indian Ocean.