LAKE VICTORIA BASIN

Maisome Forest Maisome Forest reserve is found on Maisome Island in the southwest of Lake Victoria in Geita District, Tanzania. The island is separated from the slightly

larger Rubondo Island by about 10 km of open water. The island is densely populated with 188 people per km 2 . The nearest town of Mwanza is five hours by local boat transport. The lushly forested western half of

44