Tourism - Chunya PDF Print E-mail
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Monday, 28 June 2010 09:12
Tourism

The Situation

There are 3,518 km2 occupied by natural reserve which are suitable for hunting activities and tourists attractions. Several tourist attractions including Lukwati Game reserves, Rungwa Game Reserve, Wildlife Open Areas of Chunya, Piti, Rungwa South and Mzombe West, attractive layout arrangement of mountains, (Mount Kwimba and mount Mwene), beaches on Lake Rukwa shores, unique ecological features of rain forests, historical features like Galula Catholic church built in 1905, Mount Kwimba and Mwene as well as cultural tourism like Masololo and Matundasi caves. There are several Game animals and various types of birds, amphibians and reptiles. 
 
Leopard at Chunya Wildlife Open area 

Tourist attractions in Chunya District
  • - The unique ecological features of the tropical rain forest and Miombo woodland.
  • - The wild animals in Lukwati and Rungwa Game Reserves, wildlife open areas of Piti, Chunya, Rungwa south and Mzombe West.
  • - Large number of crocodiles in Lake Rukwa and Some rivers like Lwika, Zira and Songwe. 
  • - The historical features of mount Kwimba and Mwene, Galula catholic church
  • - The beautiful scenery of Lake Magadi and its features
  • - Hot spring in Ileya village
  • - Beautiful features of Masololo cave in Ngwala village
  • - Big herds of Buffalo in Lukwati Game reserves and Chunya Open areas.
  • - Viewing of Rift valley

Investment Opportunities in Tourism

  • - Tourists Accommodations services and facilities such as Camping sites, Hotels/Lodge at Lukwati Game Reserve, Piti, Rungwa south, Mzombe West and Chunya Open areas, Rungwa Game Reserve.
  • - Boat safaris in Lake Rukwa
  • - Sport fishing in Lake Rukwa, Songwe and Zira River. 
  • - Historical Tourism at Galula Catholic church (build in 1905), Mountains Mwene and Kwimba, Historical caves with drawings in Masololo at Ngwala Village
  • - Cultural tourism of different ethnic group found in the District.
  • - Natural spring hot water in Ileya Village
  • - Elizabeth hill, a famous hill during colonial period with potential of gold reserves
  • - Tour operators, travel and tour management, car hire activities, Hunting safaris, Tour guide and Tourism Marketing and Promotion
 
 
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 20 July 2010 12:44 )
 

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