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TOP 10 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT BURIGI-CHATO GAME RESERVE IN TANZANIA
Burigi game reserve has the wide collection of wildlife and some of them are antelopes, buffaloes, elephants, zebras, leopards, giraffes and lions. It is situated close to the boarder of Lake Victoria and boarder of Rwanda, this national park is surrounded by the wondrous waters of the Kagera River and Lake Burigi. The Burigi game reserve was formed on 9th July 2019 traces its origin back to 1970’s where it acquired the status national game reserve. The park is still fresh in terms of hotels and accommodation, more importantly the park is yet another place where East African Tour Operators mostly from Uganda, Burundi and Rwanda could see how they could jointly work together.
The reasons as to why you should visit Burigi-Chato Game Reserve are as follows;
Bird watching/ Birding
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This is the recognition and observation of wild birds in their natural habitat as a recreation. If the tourist notice birds while travelling she or he is a birdwatcher but if you travel to see birds you’re a birder.
Game viewing
Game viewing hides a structure that allows you to sit in a quite location in the African bush usually near a waterhole and in areas frequented by wildlife.
Trekking
Trekking is to go on a long laborious journey especially on foot. The tourist can use the advantage of trekking while at the park.
Honey moon safari
The national Park is best for honey moon safaris and the couples can have a great time in the serene environment here.
Lakes
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Lake Burigi is a long lake with a number of inlets, islands and bays along its length, some of which is swampy and is habitat for the rare Sitatunga antelope, and might also be shoe billed stork.
Photographing
This refers to the act of taking a picture by the use of the camera, and this can be either done by the tourist or by the tour guide. At Burigi game reserve, the best part is the photographic safari as you can capture the best pictures of your Tanzania Safari Tours.
Wildlife
Animals that can be viewed in Burigi Game Reserve are as follows; hippos, elephants, impalas, water buck, Oribi Lions, shoebill storks which is spotted here and Sitatunga antelope may be spotted in the swampy areas.
Birds and wildlife within Burigi chato National Park
Bird species include, African fish eagle, shoebill stork, Red necked francolin, saddle bill stork and so many others and the wildlife such as impalas, hippos, elephants, Roan, lions, Oribis, Daffas waterbucks, antelopes and others.
Best time to visit Burigi chato National park
The dry season from June to September is desirable time for visiting the park especially when it comes to game viewing while the wet months of March to May and November to December are best for birding experience.
How to access Burigi Chato game reserve
The park can be accessed by both air and road with the nearest local town Chato which has an International Airport, and private charters are possible to an airstrip near the Nkonje Ranger Post near Lake Burigi.
To visit Burigi Chato Game Reserve, one may fly from Dar es Salaam to drive to Burigi or fly from Dar es Saalam to Chato Airport then drive to Burigi-Chato National Park.
Accommodation
At Burigi game reserve there are various lodges and hotels of which some are of mid range
While others are categorized under luxury and they include the following.
Chato Beach Resort
At chato beach resort, they take care of your first class holiday experience; luxury hotel rooms, great services and the best hotel staffs. The resort is your dream place to immerse into atmosphere of relaxation.
Nalphin Hotel
Fios Hotel
Annex smart Hotel
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In Conclusion
Burigi game reserve has a very huge collection of wildlife and some of them are buffaloes, zebras, giraffs, antelopes, lions, leopards and more others.
Burigi Chato National Park provides a wonderful endpoint for a boat tour of the Southern shores and islands of Lake Victoria. Such a safari could end at Musoma, and would include visits to Saanane and Rubondo Island National Parks.