Plans are afoot to start work on Africa's biggest national park with the merging of Ruaha National Park with Usangu Game Reserve in central Tanzania.

The country's government is reportedly supporting the proposals which will see the creation the 15,000 sq km reserve.

Speaking at the Africa Travel Association Annual Congress, director general at Tanzania National Parks Gerald Bigurube said the move would help to support biodiversity in the region as well as increase tourism to the area.

He added that Ruaha is already home to 450 bird species and 10,000 elephants, while the Usangu Game Reserve includes the Ihefu wetland which is home to a large variety of wild animals.

Tanzania is already a popular destination with environmental tourists, boasting 15 national parks and 33 game reserves.

It is also home to the largest mountain in Africa – Mount Kilamanjaro – and is a short boat ride away from the breathtakingly beautiful islands of Zanzibar.

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