| Mbudya Island | |
| Iucn Category: | II |
| Photo Width: | 200 |
| Map: | Tanzania |
| Relief: | 1 |
| Map Width: | 200 |
| Location: | , Dar es Salaam Region, Kinondoni District |
| Nearest City: | Dar es Salaam |
| Established: | 1975 |
| Area: | 14.2km² |
| Coords: | -6.65°N 39.24°W |
| Governing Body: | Marine Parks & Reserves Authority (Tanzania) |
Mbudya Island (Kisiwa cha Mbudya, in Swahili) is a protected, uninhabited island under the Dar es Salaam Marine Reserve with the IUCN category II located within Kinondoni District of Dar es Salaam Region in Tanzania. The island reserve measures around 14.2 km2. Fungu Yasin is to the north of the island, and Bongoyo Island is to the south. The island of Pangavini is to the west.[1] [2] The island is home to endangered coconunt crabs. [3]
The island is home to the Metacirolana mbudya, an endemic species of cirolanidae that has only been found to live in the waters surrounding Mbudya island. It was first discovered in 1981.[4]
A 20-minute speedboat journey from the mainland will get you to the island, which is near the beach resort and fishing village of Kunduchi. As a result, it is a well-liked day trip for both visitors and Tanzanian citizens, offering a variety of recreational opportunities, such as snorkelling, trekking, and sunbathing. [5]