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MYANMAR ECO TOURISM
 Shwesettaw Wildlife SanctuaryLocation
- Located between 20° 12' N and 94° 35' E in Minbu, Setote-taya, Saku
and Ngapeh Townships of Magwe Division.
Area
Year of Establishment
- Established as Wildlife Sanctuary in 1940 and strengthened with more
staff in 1985
Access
- Yangon to Magwe, 331 miles by car and Magwe to Minbu, 2 miles by
river-route and Minbu to Shwesettaw, 30 miles by car.
Objectives
- To protect and conserve the endemic Shwethamin (Cervus eldithamin)
deer of Myanmar.
- To conserve the "Than-dahat" forest which is part of the Dry Zone
Ecosystem and natural habitat of Shwethamin.
- To conserve the important Mon and Manth watersheds.
- To sustain the environment of the cherished Shwesettaw Buddhist
heritage
Forest / Vegetative Types
- Than-dahat Forest
- Low 'Indaing' (Dry Dipterocarp) Forest
- Dry Deciduous Forest
Wildlife
- Bear, Gaur, Sambar, Barking Deer, Eld's deer, Wild boar and various
types of wild cats, wild dogs and birds.In accordance with 1998
inventory, the population of thamin is increasing by (1088 ± 269) and
the rare Star turtoise (Geochelone platynota) is also present.
Conservation, Development and Research Programmes
- Conservation of natural forests.
- Conservation and maintenance of the buffer-Zone.
- Conservation and protection of wildlife including the Myanmar Shwe
Thamin.
- Inventory and research on the natural habitats and ecosystem of
shwethamin.
- Upgrading of the area to promote ecotourism.
- Educational programmes of environment conservation during
religious festivals
Opportunities for Study and Recreation
- Observation of the habits and habitats of the Myanmar Shwe Thamin.
- Observation of the Dry Zone Ecosystem and wildlife.
- Pilgrimage and homage to the footprint of Buddha.
- Observation of life and habits of the rare reptile Star tortoise.
- Observation of the culture of the Chin ethnic nationals.
- Accommodation for 20 persons at 2 guest houses.
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