Rubeho Mountains

-7.01454 , 36.79564

Tanzania

The Rubeho Mountains range which is located in south central tanzania in both Morogoro and dodoma region  is one of the least explored and understudied block in the eatern arc Mountains.The mafwemero and mang'alisa reserve which is part of the mountains are sighted as important bird areas(IBA) host emdemic birds such as the Rubeho akalat,rubeho double collared sunbird,rubeho warbler and the rubeho forest patriage,there are additional 16 eastern arc Mountains endemic birds which can also be seen here.All the forested reserves are under tanzania forest service.The Rubeho Mountains include a main highland area and various isolated ridges and massifs; such as Mang’alisa, the Kiboriani Mountains, Pala-Ulanga (east) and Wota (west). The highest point within these areas is 2,225 m (mang'alisa)above sea level.

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Coordinates were changed by Isaac Kilusu : -7.0145/36.7956 (2021-07-27 19:13:23 )

Coordinates were set by Isaac Kilusu : -7.0145/36.7956 (2021-07-20 11:53:26 )

Site name was set by Isaac Kilusu as "Rubeho Mountains" (2021-07-20 11:53:26 )

Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-07-27 19:14:07
The Rubeho Mountains range which is located in south central tanzania in both Morogoro and dodoma region  is one of the least explored and understudied block in the eatern arc Mountains.The mafwemero and mang'alisa reserve which is part of the mountains are sighted as important bird areas(IBA) host emdemic birds such as the Rubeho akalat,rubeho double collared sunbird,rubeho warbler and the rubeho forest patriage,there are additional 16 eastern arc Mountains endemic birds which can also be seen here.All the forested reserves are under tanzania forest service.The Rubeho Mountains include a main highland area and various isolated ridges and massifs; such as Mang’alisa, the Kiboriani Mountains, Pala-Ulanga (east) and Wota (west). The highest point within these areas is 2,225 m (mang'alisa)above sea level.
  • 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)

Udzungwa Partridge (Xenoperdix udzungwensis)
Square-tailed Nightjar (Caprimulgus fossii)
Crowned Hornbill (Lophoceros alboterminatus)
Trumpeter Hornbill (Bycanistes bucinator)
Moustached Tinkerbird (Pogoniulus leucomystax)
African Golden Oriole (Oriolus auratus)
Black-fronted Bushshrike (Telophorus nigrifrons)
White-necked Raven (Corvus albicollis)
Bar-throated Apalis (Apalis thoracica)
Chapin's Apalis (Apalis chapini)
Mrs. Moreau's Warbler (Scepomycter winifredae)
Red-rumped Swallow (Cecropis daurica)
Eastern Mountain Greenbul (Arizelocichla nigriceps)
Fischer's Greenbul (Phyllastrephus fischeri)
Southern Yellow White-eye (Zosterops anderssoni)
White-eyed Slaty-Flycatcher (Melaenornis fischeri)
Cape Robin-Chat (Cossypha caffra)
White-browed Robin-Chat (Cossypha heuglini)
White-starred Robin (Pogonocichla stellata)
Swynnerton's Robin (Swynnertonia swynnertoni)
Rubeho Akalat (Sheppardia aurantiithorax)
Montane Double-collared Sunbird (Cinnyris ludovicensis)
Moreau's Sunbird (Cinnyris moreaui)
Bertram's Weaver (Ploceus bertrandi)
Southern Brown-throated Weaver (Ploceus xanthopterus)
Marsh Widowbird (Euplectes hartlaubi)
Black-and-white Mannikin (Spermestes bicolor)
Yellow-bellied Waxbill (Coccopygia quartinia)
Oriole Finch (Linurgus olivaceus)
Golden-breasted Bunting (Emberiza flaviventris)

Crowned Hornbill (Lophoceros alboterminatus) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-28 05:21:04)

Black-and-white Mannikin (Spermestes bicolor) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-28 05:20:31)

White-starred Robin (Pogonocichla stellata) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-28 05:19:54)

White-necked Raven (Corvus albicollis) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-28 05:19:24)

Fischer's Greenbul (Phyllastrephus fischeri) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-28 05:18:27)

White-browed Robin-Chat (Cossypha heuglini) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-28 05:18:04)

Yellow-bellied Waxbill (Coccopygia quartinia) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-28 05:17:27)

Marsh Widowbird (Euplectes hartlaubi) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-28 05:16:40)

African Golden Oriole (Oriolus auratus) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-28 05:16:00)

Oriole Finch (Linurgus olivaceus) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-28 05:15:40)

Moreau's Sunbird (Cinnyris moreaui) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-28 05:15:22)

Moustached Tinkerbird (Pogoniulus leucomystax) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-28 05:14:53)

Red-rumped Swallow (Cecropis daurica) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-28 05:14:37)

Udzungwa Partridge (Xenoperdix udzungwensis) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-28 05:13:36)

Trumpeter Hornbill (Bycanistes bucinator) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-28 05:13:18)

White-eyed Slaty-Flycatcher (Melaenornis fischeri) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-28 05:12:38)

Southern Yellow White-eye (Zosterops anderssoni) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-28 05:12:11)

Cape Robin-Chat (Cossypha caffra) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-28 05:10:57)

Black-fronted Bushshrike (Telophorus nigrifrons) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-28 05:10:37)

Square-tailed Nightjar (Caprimulgus fossii) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-28 05:10:02)

Golden-breasted Bunting (Emberiza flaviventris) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-28 05:09:28)

Eastern Mountain Greenbul (Arizelocichla nigriceps) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-28 05:06:55)

Chapin's Apalis (Apalis chapini) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-28 05:03:05)

Montane Double-collared Sunbird (Cinnyris ludovicensis) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-28 05:02:40)

Mrs. Moreau's Warbler (Scepomycter winifredae) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-28 05:01:31)

Rubeho Akalat (Sheppardia aurantiithorax) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-28 05:01:10)

Southern Brown-throated Weaver (Ploceus xanthopterus) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-28 05:00:50)

Bar-throated Apalis (Apalis thoracica) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-28 05:00:18)

Bertram's Weaver (Ploceus bertrandi) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-28 04:59:48)

Swynnerton's Robin (Swynnertonia swynnertoni) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-28 04:59:22)

  • Timing and strategy

The best time to visit is from june to October then late december to march,the long rains in April and may makes the hike to this Mountains difficult ,cold and foggy through out the day.The site can be explored by foot on 1-3 days birding expedition dipending on what you want to see,for the rubeho forest patriage you will visit the mafwemero side and for the other endemics species of the eastern arc visiting mang'alisa side is recommended.The village weaver birding tours takes a selection of birding expedition to the Eastern arc mountains,also you can get intouch with joseph cosmas at josephcosmas205@gmail.com who is an expert guide and he is available anytime

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Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-07-27 18:50
The best time to visit is from june to October then late december to march,the long rains in April and may makes the hike to this Mountains difficult ,cold and foggy through out the day.The site can be explored by foot on 1-3 days birding expedition dipending on what you want to see,for the rubeho forest patriage you will visit the mafwemero side and for the other endemics species of the eastern arc visiting mang'alisa side is recommended.The village weaver birding tours takes a selection of birding expedition to the Eastern arc mountains,also you can get intouch with joseph cosmas at josephcosmas205@gmail.com who is an expert guide and he is available anytime
  • How to get there

You can drivefro Morogoro town  or take a taxi or public buses and alight at Gairo which will cost 6000tsh(3usd) but for taxis it is a little bit expensive but negotiatable.Then from Gairo hire a motorbike to the reserve office which will cost around 20000tsh(10usd)

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

Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-07-27 18:36
You can drive drivefro Morogoro town  or take a taxi or public buses and alight at Gairo which will cost 6000tsh(3usd) but for taxis it is a little bit expensive but negotiatable.Then from Gairo hire a motorbike to the reserve office which will cost around 20000tsh(10usd)
Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-07-27 18:36
You can drive or take a taxi or public buses and alight at Gairo which will cost 6000tsh(3usd) but for taxis it is a little bit expensive but negotiatable.Then from Gairo hire a motorbike to the reserve office which will cost around 20000tsh(10usd)

The reserve office is open anytime of the year and permits are payable at the office.A cost of 5000tsh(2.5usd)is for non east africans and 2000tsh(1usd)for east africans

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Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-07-27 18:39
The reserve office is open anytime of the year and permits are payable at the office.A cost of 5000tsh(2.5usd)is for non east africans and 2000tsh(1usd)for east africans
  • Other attractions

There are other attractions such as waterfalls,african elephants, vulnerable Abbot's duikers,visit to local villages,tree planting,guided forest walks etc

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Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-07-27 18:44
There are other attractions such as waterfalls,african elephants, vulnerable Abbot's duikers,visit to local villages,tree planting,guided forest walks etc

www.archotel.co.tz or you can choose other selections of hotels in Morogoro town or do camping at 5000tsh(2.5usd) per head

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or near this site, including:
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Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-07-27 18:40
www.archote.archotel.co.tztz or you can choose other selections of hotels in Morogoro town or do camping at 5000tsh(2.5usd) per head
Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-07-27 18:30
www.archote.co.tz

There are mosquitos and other dangerous insects so have an insect repellent with you,also Elephants frequent the forest from the nearby mikumi national park so take an armed ranger with you which will cost you another 20usd

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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 2021-07-27 18:42
There are mosquitos and other dangerous insects so have an insect repellent with you,also Elephants frequent the forest from the nearby mikumi national park so take an armed ranger with you which will cost you another 20usd
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