Tanzania emerges as the top in lion and buffalo populations
Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism Dr Ashatu Kijaji cuts the ribbon to officially launch the 2024/25 wildlife census results, witnessed by the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Land, Natural Resources and Tourism, Mr Timotheo Mnzava (right), and the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Hassan Abbasi. PHOTO | BERTHA ISMAIL
Arusha. Tanzania has cemented its position as Africa’s leading wildlife powerhouse after emerging top in the population of lions and buffaloes, according to the 2024/2025 national wildlife census conducted by the Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute (Tawiri).
The findings show that Tanzania now hosts approximately 328,000 buffaloes, making it the highest in Africa.
