Liparamba Game Reserve | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Location | Mbinga, Songea & Nyasa Districts of Ruvuma Region, Tanzania |
Nearest city | Songea |
Coordinates | 11°27′0″S 35°12′0″E / 11.45000°S 35.20000°E |
Area | 571 km2 (220 sq mi) |
Designation | Game Reserve |
Established | 2006 |
Named for | Klipspringer in Kimatengo |
Governing body | Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (TAWA) under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism |
Website | Official Page |
The Liparamba Game Reserve (Hifadhi ya Akiba ya Liparamba, In Swahili) is a protected area located in Mbinga District, Songea & Nyasa District Districts of 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.[1] [2]