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Description
Mbudya Island Marine Reserve is also an uninhabited island in the northern part of Dar es Salaam. The island set on the beach resort and fishing community of Kunduchi and is reachable by means of a 20 minute motorboat ride crossing from the mainland. The natural resources of the area are very similar to that of Bongoyo Island Marine Reserve. It hosts ruins of a German outpost and a tomb, thought to be of the descendant of Prophet Muhammad, the founder of Islam. The tombs have generated myths, and pull visitors who visit them to pay homage and make sacrifices for cleansing and fortune.
The island offers fabulous snorkeling and diving opportunities. Mbudya Island is situated about 3 km offshore, within easy reach of the hotels on the North coast of Dar es Salaam. The Island is characterized with sand beaches on the western and eastern sides. On the western side, it is possible to have barbecued fish with chips and drinks. There is plenty of shade under the Casuarina trees; on the beach there are all necessary facilities including bandas where you can rest while enjoying chips with fish and soft drinks provided by Honorary Rangers.
The island is clothed with dense stands of palms and baobabs. The rare coconut crabs (Birgus latro) are found on the island. To get to the island, one of many local motorized dhow and ngalawas can be hired. The hotels located in the area (White Sands, Silver Sands, Kunduchi Beach, Beach Comber are Bahari Beach) provides more modern transport to the island.
ENTRANCE FEE FOR EACH PERSON PER DAY IN THE MARINE RESERVES
| Tanzanians | Non Tanzanians | |
|---|---|---|
| For each person above the age of 16 years | Tshs. 2,360.00 (VAT inclusive) | US$ 11.80 (VAT inclusive) |
| Between the age of 5 years and 16 years | Tshs. 1,180.00 (VAT inclusive) | US$ 5.90 (VAT inclusive) |
| Children below the age of 5 years | Free | Free |
BOAT AND SPORT FISHING LICENSING WITHIN MARINE PARKS ONLY
| Boats powered by engines of 40hp or less (including mashuas) trading in marine resources | US$ 59/month(VAT Inclusive) |
| Boats powered by engines of more than 4hp trading in Marine Resources | US$ 118/month(VAT Inclusive) |
| Visiting leisure boat privately owned and non-commercial | US$ 118 /entry / 5 days (VAT Inclusive) |
| Visiting commercial leisure boat including chattered | US$ 236 /entry / 5 days(VAT Inclusive) |
| Game fishing boat | US$ 236 /entry / 5 days(VAT Inclusive) |
| Cruise ship/tourist passenger boat | US$ 1180 /entry / 5 days(VAT Inclusive) |
| Visitors staying at lodges and fishing in a boat owned by registered Business in the Marine Parks or visiting game fishing boats shall pay a fishing license of | US$ 59/entry / 5 days(VAT Inclusive) |
| Fishermen on game fishing boats each pay a fee of | US$ 59 for period up to 5 days(VAT Inclusive) |
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Wildlife & Birds
| Title | Conservation Status |
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