These concessions are a part of the Moyowosi/Kigosi
Game Reserve in western Tanzania , with two distinct habitats, of grassy swamps to the south and
open Miombo woodland to the north. The area is fed by Moyowosi, Nikonga, Kigosi and Igombe Rivers
as they all flow through the area. The rivers are often impassable by vehicle, as is much of the
swamp, hence much of the hunting in the swamp is on foot or canoe. The swamp is an important wetland
habitat for rare water birds including the wattled crane and the shoebill stork. It also forms the
perfect habitat for sitatunga, waterbuck, buffalo and lion. Tall palm trees and tiny islands
characterize the swamp and where game often concentrates.
Away from the swamp, the Miombo woodland is dissected by the rivers, with sable, hartebeest, buffalo,
topi and other game seen in the woodland while crocodile are found in the Igombe River which forms the
southern boundary of the reserve. Kigosi can be very difficult to be accessed during the rain season,
making it an ideal wildlife refuge.
