Magombera Nature Forest Reserve

-7.81569 , 36.99171

Tanzania

Tanzania’s Magombera Forest is internationally recognized for its diverse landscapes, ranging from tropical moist forests and open grasslands, to rivers and low mountains that support a wealth of rare and endemic flora and fauna. Situated between the Selous Game Reserve World Heritage Site and nearby Udzungwa Mountains National Park, the Magombera Forest is a refuge for many endemic species and serves as an important wildlife corridor for the region. Covering an area of 6425 acres,this Forest Nature Reserve is threatened by logging down of  trees for timber and charcoal but thanks to Tanzania Forest Conservation Group who are working closely with Magombera monkey forest team and the Rain forest trust for their ever generous support.There are more than 500 diferent tree species here which more than half are threatened.Being strategically located between selous game reserve and Udzungwa Mountains Np which are all important birds biodiversity areas,the Magombera is one of the dispersal corridor of migrating birds.The rare and elusive Pel's fishing owl can easily be seen easily here than any other part in Tanzania,another highlight is a lesser seed cracker,non bird wildlife include ,the endemic Kilombero reed frog,the endemic and threatened Magombera chameleon, Udzungwa red colobus,and Angolan black and white colobus which all can be seen at a nature walk at Mbega trail

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Site name was changed by Isaac Kilusu into "Magombera Nature Forest Reserve" (2021-07-23 18:37:58 )

Coordinates were set by Isaac Kilusu : -7.8157/36.9917 (2021-05-17 14:53:00 )

Site name was set by Isaac Kilusu as "Magombera Forest" (2021-05-17 14:53:00 )

Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-07-20 07:50:08
Tanzania’s Magombera Forest is internationally recognized for its diverse landscapes, ranging from tropical moist forests and open grasslands, to rivers and low mountains that support a wealth of rare and endemic flora and fauna. Situated between the Selous Game Reserve World Heritage Site and nearby Udzungwa Mountains National Park, the Magombera Forest is a refuge for many endemic species and serves as an important wildlife corridor for the region. Covering an area of 6425 acres,this Forest Nature Reserve is threatened by logging down of  trees for timber and charcoal but thanks to Tanzania Forest Conservation Group who are working closely with Magombera monkey forest team and the Rain forest trust for their ever generous support.There are more than 500 diferent tree species here which more than half are threatened.Being strategically located between selous game reserve and Udzungwa Mountains Np which are all important birds biodiversity areas,the Magombera is one of the dispersal corridor of migrating birds.The rare and elusive Pel's fishing owl can easily be seen easily here than any other part in Tanzania,another highlight is a lesser seed cracker,non bird wildlife include ,the endemic Kilombero reed frog,the endemic and threatened Magombera chameleon, Udzungwa red colobus,and Angolan black and white colobus which all can be seen at a nature walk at Mbega trail
Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-07-20 07:08:16
Tanzania’s Magombera Forest is internationally recognized for its diverse landscapes, ranging from tropical moist forests and open grasslands, to rivers and low mountains that support a wealth of rare and endemic flora and fauna. Situated between the Selous Game Reserve World Heritage Site and nearby Udzungwa Mountains National Park, the Magombera Forest is a refuge for many endemic species and serves as an important wildlife corridor for the region. Covering an area of 6425 acres,this Forest Nature Reserve is threatened by logging down of  trees for timber and charcoal but thanks to Tanzania Forest Conservation Group who are working closely with Magombera monkey forest team and the Rain forest for their ever generous support.There are more than 500 diferent tree species here which more than half are threatened.Being strategically located between selous game reserve and Udzungwa Mountains Np which are all important birds biodiversity areas,the Magombera is one of the dispersal corridor of migrating birds.The rare and elusive Pel's fishing owl can easily be seen easily here than any other part in Tanzania,another highlight is a lesser seed cracker,non bird wildlife include ,the endemic Kilombero reed frog,the endemic and threatened Magombera chameleon, Udzungwa red colobus,and Angolan black and white colobus which all can be seen at a nature walk at Mbega trail
  • Top species

List up to ca. 25 species that:
• have a limited distribution range and/or are rare on a global level
• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

Blue-spotted Wood-Dove (Turtur afer)
Green Malkoha (Ceuthmochares australis)
African Harrier-Hawk (Polyboroides typus)
Crowned Eagle (Stephanoaetus coronatus)
Pel's Fishing-Owl (Scotopelia peli)
Southern Ground-Hornbill (Bucorvus leadbeateri)
Crowned Hornbill (Lophoceros alboterminatus)
Trumpeter Hornbill (Bycanistes bucinator)
Böhm's Bee-eater (Merops boehmi)
Brown-necked Parrot (Poicephalus fuscicollis)
Dark Batis (Batis crypta)
African Crested Flycatcher (Trochocercus cyanomelas)
White-tailed Crested Flycatcher (Elminia albonotata)
Kretschmer's Longbill (Macrosphenus kretschmeri)
White-winged Apalis (Apalis chariessa)
Chapin's Apalis (Apalis chapini)
Shelley's Greenbul (Arizelocichla masukuensis)
Stripe-cheeked Greenbul (Arizelocichla milanjensis)
Little Greenbul (Eurillas virens)
Terrestrial Brownbul (Phyllastrephus terrestris)
Fischer's Greenbul (Phyllastrephus fischeri)
Olive-flanked Robin-Chat (Cossypha anomala)
Spot-throat (Modulatrix stictigula)
Olive Sunbird (Cyanomitra olivacea)
Moreau's Sunbird (Cinnyris moreaui)
Magpie Mannikin (Spermestes fringilloides)
Lesser Seedcracker (Pyrenestes minor)

Olive-flanked Robin-Chat (Cossypha anomala) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-20 08:16:39)

Little Greenbul (Eurillas virens) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-20 08:16:15)

Spot-throat (Modulatrix stictigula) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-20 08:15:48)

Dark Batis (Batis crypta) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-20 08:15:14)

Olive Sunbird (Cyanomitra olivacea) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-20 08:14:39)

Green Malkoha (Ceuthmochares australis) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-20 08:14:22)

Kretschmer's Longbill (Macrosphenus kretschmeri) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-20 08:13:34)

White-winged Apalis (Apalis chariessa) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-20 08:12:07)

Brown-necked Parrot (Poicephalus fuscicollis) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-20 08:11:43)

Southern Ground-Hornbill (Bucorvus leadbeateri) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-20 08:11:04)

Moreau's Sunbird (Cinnyris moreaui) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-20 08:10:37)

African Harrier-Hawk (Polyboroides typus) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-20 08:10:15)

Chapin's Apalis (Apalis chapini) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-20 08:08:18)

Magpie Mannikin (Spermestes fringilloides) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-20 08:03:46)

Trumpeter Hornbill (Bycanistes bucinator) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-20 08:02:37)

Crowned Hornbill (Lophoceros alboterminatus) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-20 08:02:00)

Blue-spotted Wood-Dove (Turtur afer) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-20 08:01:12)

African Crested Flycatcher (Trochocercus cyanomelas) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-20 08:00:07)

White-tailed Crested Flycatcher (Elminia albonotata) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-20 07:57:29)

Böhm's Bee-eater (Merops boehmi) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-20 07:55:38)

Terrestrial Brownbul (Phyllastrephus terrestris) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-20 07:55:08)

Stripe-cheeked Greenbul (Arizelocichla milanjensis) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-20 07:54:34)

Shelley's Greenbul (Arizelocichla masukuensis) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-20 07:53:21)

Fischer's Greenbul (Phyllastrephus fischeri) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-20 07:52:53)

Crowned Eagle (Stephanoaetus coronatus) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-20 07:50:47)

Lesser Seedcracker (Pyrenestes minor) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-05-17 14:56:13)

Pel's Fishing-Owl (Scotopelia peli) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-05-17 14:55:41)

  • Timing and strategy

The best time of the year to visit Magombera is from May-August ,the other months the weather is fairly good but from January to march it is advisable not to visit here because of the long rains which turns the forest into a swamp with lots of mosquitoes.An early morning walk to watch the endangered rare primates while enjoying the spectacular landscape is an unforgettable life experience while in the evening is the best time for Owl lovers to go look for the rare Pels fishing owl.The best recommended means of locomotion within the site is on foot through the well known Mbega trail.Other trails are Mtalawanda and Ngulumilo.Get intouch with Rauliean Revocatus who is an expert guide here at rauliean@gmail.com or +255 652 773 164.Another best thing is that a tour to Magombera can be combined with the 3 kilombero valley endemics,the Kilombero weaver, Kilombero cisticola and White tailed cisticola which is 45 minutes to one hour drive away

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Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-07-20 08:33
The best time of the year to visit Magombera is from May-August ,the other months the weather is fairly good but from January to march it is advisable not to visit here because of the long rains which turns the forest into a swamp with lots of mosquitoes.An early morning walk to watch the endangered rare primates while enjoying the spectacular landscape is an unforgettable life experience while in the evening is the best time for Owl lovers to go look for the rare Pels fishing owl.The best recommended means of locomotion within the site is on foot through the well known Mbega trail.Other trails are Mtalawanda and Ngulumilo.Get intouch with Rauliean Revocatus who is an expert guide here at rauliean@gmail.com or +255 652 773 164.Another best thing is that a tour to Magombera can be combined with the 3 kilombero valley endemics,the Kilombero weaver, Kilombero cisticola and White tailed cisticola which is 15 -20 45 minutes to one hour drive away
Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-07-20 08:30
The best time of the year to visit Magombera is from May-August ,the other months the weather is fairly good but from January to march it is advisable not to visit here because of the long rains which turns the forest into a swamp with lots of mosquitoes.An early morning walk to watch the endangered rare primates while enjoying the spectacular landscape is an unforgettable life experience while in the evening is the best time for Owl lovers to go look for the rare Pels fishing owl.The best recommended means of locomotion within the site is on foot through the well known Mbega trail.Other trails are Mtalawanda and Ngulumilo.Get intouch with Rauliean Revocatus who is an expert guide here at rauliean@gmail.com or +255 652 773 164.Another best thing is that a tour to Magombera can be combined with the 3 kilombero valley endemics,the Kilombero weaver, Kilombero cisticola and White tailed cisticola which is 15 -20 minutes drive away
Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-07-20 07:42
The best time of the year to visit Magombera is from May-August ,the other months the weather is fairly good but from January to march it is advisable not to visit here because of the long rains which turns the forest into a swamp with lots of mosquitoes.An early morning walk to watch the endangered rare primates while enjoying the spectacular landscape is an unforgettable life experience while in the evening is the best time for Owl lovers to go look for the rare Pels fishing owl.The best recommended means of locomotion within the site is on foot through the well known Mbega trail.Get intouch with Rauliean Revocatus who is an expert guide here at rauliean@gmail.com or +255 652 773 164.Another best thing is that a tour to Magombera can be combined with the 3 kilombero valley endemics,the Kilombero weaver, Kilombero cisticola and White tailed cisticolacisticola which is 15 -20 minutes drive away
Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-07-20 07:41
The best time of the year to visit Magombera is from May-August ,the other months the weather is fairly good but from January to march it is advisable not to visit here because of the long rains which turns the forest into a swamp with lots of mosquitoes.An early morning walk to watch the endangered rare primates while enjoying the spectacular landscape is an unforgettable life experience while in the evening is the best time for Owl lovers to go look for the rare Pels fishing owl.The best recommended means of locomotion within the site is on foot through the well known Mbega trail.Get intouch with Rauliean Revocatus who is an expert guide here at rauliean@gmail.com or +255 652 773 164164.Another best thing is that a tour to Magombera can be combined with the 3 kilombero valley endemics,the Kilombero weaver, Kilombero cisticola and White tailed cisticola
Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-07-20 07:21
The best time of the year to visit Magombera is from May-August ,the other months the weather is fairly good but from January to march it is advisable not to visit here because of the long rains which turns the forest into a swamp with lots of mosquitoes.An early morning walk to watch the endangered rare primates while enjoying the spectacular landscape is an unforgettable life experience while in the evening is the best time for Owl lovers to go look for the rare Pels fishing owl.The best recommended means of locomotion within the site is on foot through the well known Mbega trail.Get intouch with Rauliean Revocatus who is an expert guide here at rauliean@gmail.com or +255 652 773 164
  • How to get there

You can drive from Morogoro past Udzungwa Mountains Np park which will take about 4-4.5 hours on public transport/buses the get dropped at Mang'ula where you will be picked by the Magombera forest team or representative.You can also Drive from Iringa town by private or public transport which takes about 5-5.5 hours to the site.From Morogoro to the Site by bus is 10,000 tsh or $5 and from iringa it is 12,000tsh or 6usd

Explain from where and how to get to this site with private and public transport.

Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-07-20 08:19
You can drive from Morogoro past Udzungwa Mountains Np park which will take about 4-4.5 hours on public transport/buses the get dropped at Mang'ula where you will be picked by the Magombera forest team or representative.You can also Drive from Iringa town by private or public transport which takes about 5-5.5 hours to the sitesite.From Morogoro to the Site by bus is 10,000 tsh or $5 and from iringa it is 12,000tsh or 6usd
Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-07-20 07:49
You can drive from Morogoro past Udzungwa Mountains Np park which will take about 4-4.5 hours on public transport/buses the get dropped at Mang'ula where you will be picked by the Magombera forest team or representative.You can also Drive from Iringa town by private or public transport which takes about 5-5.5 hours to the site

No restrictions in this forest but it is highly recommended to take a walk with an armed ranger because elephants and cape buffalos and even hippo can be encountered on the forested trails,From Mang'ula you will be picked upto the forest office to pay an entrance fee of $15 which 5 dollars goes straight to the local communities which lives nearby.The office is open throughout the day and throughout the year

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Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-07-20 08:27
No restrictions in this forest but it is highly recommended to take a walk with an armed ranger because elephants and cape buffalos and even hippo can be encountered on the forested trails,From Mag'ula Mang'ula you will be picked upto the forest office to pay an entrance fee of $15 which 5 dollars goes straight to the local communities which lives nearby.The office is open throughout the day and throughout the year
Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-07-20 07:27
No restrictions in this forest but it is highly recommended to take a walk with an armed ranger because elephants and cape buffalos and even hippo can be encountered on the forested trails,From Mag'ula you will be picked upto the forest office to pay an entrance fee of $15 which 5 dollars goes straight to the local communities which lives nearby.The office is open throughout the day and throughout thethe year
Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-07-20 07:27
No restrictions in this forest but it is highly recommended to take a walk with an armed ranger because elephants and cape buffalos and even hippo can be encountered on the forested trails,From Mag'ula you will be picked upto the forest office to pay an entrance fee of $15 which 5 dollars goes straight to the local communities which lives nearby.The office is open throughout the day and throughout the
  • Other attractions

other attractions include walking,a visit to the nearby tree planting projects,sugar plantations and sugar plantations,other wildlife include Udzungwa red colobus,Angaolan black and white colobus, Kilombero reed frog, Magombera chameleon, elephants,cape buffalo, hippo and many more

Add information about other attractions at this site, including
• wildlife (apart from birds)
• sights (natural, cultural, archaeological, etc.)
• activities (e.g. for non-birding companions)

Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-07-20 08:20
other attractions include walking,a visit to the nearby tree planting projects,sugar plantations and sugar plantations,other wildlife include Udzungwa red colobus,Angaolan black and white colobus, Kilombero reed frog, Magombera chameleon, elephants,cape buffalo, hippocampus hippo and many more
Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-07-20 07:30
other attractions include walking,a visit to the nearby tree planting projects,sugar plantations and sugar plantations,other wildlife include Udzungwa red colobus,Angaolan black and white colobus, Kilombero reed frog, Magombera chameleon, elephants,cape buffalo, hippocampus and many more

Information centers can be found on the Magombera forest office,while best accommodation is from the nearby Udzungwa falls lodge, Udzungwa forest lodge and Twiga hotel.There is also an option of doing camping at a cost

Provide information about what type of facilities are available at
or near this site, including:
• information centers / information points
• catering
• accommodation
• hides and watchtowers
• restrooms / toilets

Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-07-20 08:20
Information centers can be found on the Magombera forest office,while best accommodation is from the nearby Udzungwa falls lodge, Udzungwa forest lodge and Twiga hotelhotel.There is also an option of doing camping at a cost
Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-07-20 07:37
Information centers can be found on the Magombera forest office,while best accommodation is from the nearby Udzungwa falls lodge, Udzungwa forest lodge and Twiga hotel

During the rains make sure you carry enough mosquito repellents,also be warry of big game plants like stinging nettle , apart from that magombera is one of the best places on earth to visit

Are there any security issues or other annoyances at this site? For
instance, these may include:
• offenses like robbery or theft
• natural hazards
• dangerous or annoying animals or plants (mosquitoes, leaches, thorn bushes, etc.)
• noise pollution

Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-07-20 07:39
During the rains make sure you carry enough mosquito repellents,also be warry of big game plants like stinging nettle , apart from that magombera is one of the best places on earth to visit
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