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Exclusive Birdwatching Areas in tanzania
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Lake Manyara National Park :  Over 300 species of birds have been recorded within the park. Some of the species include Eurasian migrant birds, raptors, acacia associated birds, and three species of bird which are endemic to Tanzania: the ashy stirling, rufous-tailed weaver and black-collared lovebird. 

Tarangire National Park : Though number of birds are much less than Manyara, variety of raptors and acacia associated birds, and three endemic species to Tanzania: ashy starling, rufous-tailed weaver and black collared lovebird are commonly seen. Ostrich and kori bustard are also seen here.

 
 
Arusha National Park : Flamingos are common at Momela Lakes, though the bird life on these lakes vary seasonally. for example, from October to April the lakes are populated by the water fowls from Europe, and the rest of the year the residents birds grebes, pochards, eagles and geese dominate the lakes.
 
 

Serengeti National Park : Ostriches are common here. This  open grassland supports other variety of bird such as kori bustard, larks, fiches and raptors. The park is home to the amazing  lilac-breasted roller and three endemic species of Tanzania: Fischer's lovebird, grey-rumped spur fowl and  babbler-like rufous-tailed weaver.

Ngorongoro Conservation area : Owing to its Soda Lakes, the crater provides a breeding ground for  flamingos, crown cranes and other water birds as waders, ducks and herons. It is also a good place to see striking ground bird such as  Kori bustard, which is regarded as the world's heaviest flying bird. You are more likely to see ostrich here, as well as migrant storks during the rainy season than any other time. Birds of prey commonly seen in Ngorongoro are the augur buzzard and the floppish long crested eagle. Other small birds have been recorded here.

Rubondo Island: It is considered to be the paradise for its birdlife.  click here to learn more.

Selous Game Reserve The river banks offer spectacular view for birds. African skimmer usually display themselves on the sand during the dry season, fish eagles perch on the wild palm trees, which line the river. Other common birds are weavers, kingfishers, herons, and waders. See also Birds in Rufiji River Delta

Mkata River Flood Plain in Mikumi National Park: It is rich in birds and it is very easy to reach with southern safari to Mikumi national park.

Udzungwa Mountain National Park and Kilombero Flood Plain: These two sites hold some of rare and endemic bird species in Africa. With local endemic species of Udzungwa partridge, and rufous-winged sunbird, among others include African Marabou, Ruppell’s Vulture, Crowned Eagle, and African Hobby.

Ruaha National Park : Birds can be watched along the river beds too (the park has recorded more than 400 birds).

Jozani Forest Reserve Zanzibar : Over 40 species of birds have been recorded in this forest, that makes Jozani  the best bird watching place in the island. Species that are normally seen are: emerald spotted wood dove, little and sombre greenbuls, Kenya crested guinea fowl, wood hoopoe, cardinal woodpecker, red capped robin chat, dark backed and golden weavers, olive sunbird and crown hornbill, coucals, and fisher's Turaco. 

Pemba Island: The range of vegetation in this island supports four different endemic bird species, which are endemic to Pemba.  These species are scoops owls,  sun bird  white-Eyed and green pigeon.

 

 

 National Parks

  • Ngorongoro
  • Manyara
  • Tarangire
  • Serengeti
  • Rubondo
  • Mkomazi
  • Selous G.R
  • Mikumi
  • Ruaha
  • Udzungwa
  • Gombe
  • Mahare
  • Katavi
  • Ugala
  • Mkwaja Saadani

 Mt. Kilimanjaro Routes

  • Marangu Route

  • Machame Route

  • Mweka Route

  • Umbwe Route

  • Western Breach Route

  • Lemosho Route

 Spice Islands

  • Zanzibar Island

  • Pemba Island

  • Mafia Island

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Birdwatching paradise Tanzania

   
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