Earth:Lake Mburo- Nakivali Wetland System
Lake Mburo-Nakivali Wetland System is a wetland located in Mbarara district, 60 km from Mbarara town [1] in western Uganda, East Africa, bordering Tanzania and Rwanda.[2] The system encompasses five lakes lying in the National park including Mburo being the largest, Kigambira, Mutukula, Kazuma and Bwara in the west-east location.[3] It is a habitat for birds such as Palearctic as well as fish species including impala and cichlid. It is a source of water for domestic use, wildlife, and livestock. It is also a source of food including fish, provides pastures for herds, as well as materials for making crafts, baskets, and thatching.[4]
Setting and Structure
Lake Mburo-Nakivali Wetland System is situated at Latitude 00°40′ south and Longitude 030°57′ East.[4]
See Also
Lake Nabugabo Wetland System
Lake George Uganda
References
- ↑ "Lake Mburo-Nakivali Wetland System" (in en-US). https://www.africa-wilderness-safaris.com/uganda/lake-mburo-nakivali-wetland-system/.
- ↑ "Lake Mburo-Nakivali Wetland System" (in en-US). https://www.africa-wilderness-safaris.com/uganda/lake-mburo-nakivali-wetland-system/.
- ↑ "Lake Mburo-Nakivali Wetland System" (in en-US). https://www.africa-wilderness-safaris.com/uganda/lake-mburo-nakivali-wetland-system/.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Lake Mburo-Nakivali Wetland System | Ramsar Sites Information Service". https://rsis.ramsar.org/ris/1634.
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