African Countries boast of a wide range of protected areas protecting different flora and fauna. These protected areas range from Strict Nature Reserves, National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries to Wildlife Reserves and Forest Reserves. In East Africa, Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania have set apart several acres of land for nature conservation. Different National Parks, Game Reserves, Forest Reserves, Ecotourism Sites, Important Bird Areas have been identified and set aside for both conservation and tourism development. Below are the most popular national parks and game reserves by country.
Uganda Game Parks & National Parks
- Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
- Kibale Forest National Park
- Kidepo Valley National Park
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
- Mount Elgon National Park
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Rwenzori Mountains National Park
- Semuliki National Park (More about Uganda Game Parks)
Kenya Game Parks & National Parks
- Aberdare Ranges
- Amboseli National Park
- Arabuko Sokoke National Park
- Central Island
- Chyulu Hills
- Hell’s Gate National Park
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Meru National Park
- Mount Elgon National Park
- Mount Kenya National Park
- Mount Longonot National Park
- Nairobi National Park
- Ol Donyo Sabuk
- Ruma National Park
- Saiwa Swamp National Park
- Tsavo East
- Tsavo West
Rwanda National Parks
- Parc Nationale des Volcans
- Akagera National Park
- Nyungwe Forest National Park