Kwale Island, also known as Kwale Island Marine Reserve, is a protected and seasonally inhabited island situated in the Pemba Channel, part of the Tanga Marine Reserves (TMRS) and designated as an IUCN category II area. It is located within Kwale, in the Mkinga District of Tanga. The island is approximately 1 kilometer offshore from Manza Bay. This amazing island is encompassing 12.128 square kilometers, with a striking 86.2% of its area covered in lush mangrove forests. Historically, Kwale Island …
