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Uluguru Mountains Forest Reserve

-7.15249 , 37.66312

Tanzania

The Uluguru nature forest reserve located in Morogoro region(just slightly south of Morogoro town) is one of the diverse hotspot in the eastern arc Mountains block with 4 birds, 26 plants species, 11 reptiles, two mammals which are endemic here, including one african violet and an orchid, the habitat comprises montane, submontane and grasslands with swampy areas. The area is an important bird area (IBA) and covers an area of 24115.09 ha. There are several endemic bird species here such as the Uluguru Bushshrike, Uluguru Mountain Greenbul, Yellow throated mountain greenbuls, Loveridge's Sunbird and others which are near endemic and endemic to the eastern arc Mountains alone. The reserve comprises of Uluguru north and south, Bunduki i and ii and the Bunduki gal, where trees are being planted to provide a connection between the north and the south. The most unique thing about this Mountains is that the species richness decreases with altitudes but number of endemic species increases with increase in altitude. The beauty of this Mountains is unrivalled, from the alluring green hill tops to the noisy waterfalls, the famous being Bondwa and Lupanga peaks.

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Coordinates were changed by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) : -7.1525/37.6631 (2022-07-22 06:56:26 )

Site name was changed by Isaac Kilusu into "Uluguru Mountains Forest Reserve" (2021-07-27 07:12:23 )

Site name was changed by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) into "Uluguru Mountains Forest" (2021-07-22 00:11:40 )

Coordinates were set by Isaac Kilusu : -7.1522/37.6633 (2021-07-20 12:01:14 )

Site name was set by Isaac Kilusu as "Uluguru Mountains Forest" (2021-07-20 12:01:14 )

Edited by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) on 2022-07-22 06:56:26
The Uluguru nature forest reserve located in Morogoro region(just slightly south of Morogoro town) is one of the diverse hotspot in the eastern arc Mountains block with 4 birds,26 birds, 26 plants species ,11 reptiles,two species, 11 reptiles, two mammals which are endemic here ,including here, including one african violet and an orchid,the orchid, the habitat comprises montane, submontane and grasslands with swampy areas.areas. The area is an important bird area(IBA) area (IBA) and covers an area of 24115.09 ha,There ha. There are several endemic bird species here such as the Uluguru bushshrike, Bushshrike, Uluguru Mountain greenbul,yellow Greenbul, Yellow throated mountain greenbuls , loveridge's sunbird greenbuls, Loveridge's Sunbird and others which are near endemic and endemic to the eastern arc Mountains alone.alone. The reserve comprises of Uluguru north and south,Bunduki south, Bunduki i and ii and the Bunduki gal  gal, where trees are being planted to provide a connection between the north and the south.south. The most unique thing about this Mountains is that the species richness decreases with altitudes but number of endemic species increases with increase in altitude.altitude. The beauty of this Mountains is unrivalled,from unrivalled, from the alluring green hill tops to the noisy waterfalls,the waterfalls, the famous being Bondwa and lupanga peaksLupanga peaks.
Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-07-27 10:31:56
The Uluguru nature forest reserve located in Morogoro region region(just slightly south of Morogoro town) is one of the diverse hotspot in the eastern arc Mountains block with 26 4 birds,26 plants species ,11 reptiles,two mammals which are endemic here ,including one african violet and an orchid,the habitat comprises montane, submontane and grasslands with swampy areas.The area is an important bird area(IBA) and covers an area of 24115.09 ha,There are several endemic bird species here such as the Uluguru bushshrike, Uluguru Mountain greenbul,yellow throated mountain greenbuls , loveridge's sunbird and others which are near endemic and endemic to the eastern arc Mountains alone.The reserve comprises of Uluguru north and south,Bunduki i and ii and the Bunduki gal  where trees are being planted to provide a connection between the north and the south.The most unique thing about this Mountains is that the species richness decreases with altitudes but number of endemic species increases with increase in altitude.The beauty of this Mountains is unrivalled,from the alluring green hill tops to the noisy waterfalls,the famous being Bondwa and lupanga peaks
Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-07-27 07:42:44
The Uluguru nature forest reserve located in Morogoro region is one of the diverse hotspot in the eastern arc Mountains block with 26 plants species ,11 reptiles,two mammals which are endemic here ,including one african violet and an orchid,the habitat comprises montane, submontane and grasslands with swampy areas.The area is an important bird area(IBA) and covers an area of 24115.09 ha,There are several endemic bird species here such as the Uluguru bushshrike, Uluguru Mountain greenbul,yellow throated mountain greenbuls , loveridge's sunbird and others which are near endemic and endemic to the eastern arc Mountains alone.The reserve comprises of Uluguru north and south,Bunduki i and ii and the Bunduki gal  where trees are being planted to provide a connection between the north and the south.The most unique thing about this Mountains is that the species richness decreases with altitudes but number of endemic species increases with increase in altitude.The beauty of this Mountains is unrivalled,from the alluring green hill tops to the noisy waterfalls,the famous being Bondwa and lupanga peaks
Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-07-27 07:12:57
The Uluguru nature forest reserve located in Morogoro region is one of the diverse hotspot in the eastern arc Mountains block with 26 plants species ,41 ,11 reptiles,two mammals which are endemic here ,including one african violet and an orchid,the habitat comprises montane, submontane and grasslands with swampy areas.The area is an important bird area(IBA) and covers an area of 24115.09 ha,There are several endemic bird species here such as the Uluguru bushshrike, Uluguru Mountain greenbul,yellow throated mountain greenbuls and others which are near endemic and endemic to the eastern arc Mountains alone.The reserve comprises of Uluguru north and south,Bunduki i and ii and the Bunduki gal  where trees are being planted to provide a connection between the north and the south.The most unique thing about this Mountains is that the species richness decreases with altitudes but number of endemic species increases with increase in altitude.The beauty of this Mountains is unrivalled,from the alluring green hill tops to the noisy waterfalls,the famous being Bondwa and lupanga peaks
Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-07-27 06:46:03
The Uluguru nature forest reserve located in Morogoro region is one of the diverse hotspot in the eastern arc Mountains block with 26 plants species ,41 reptiles,two mammals which are endemic here ,including one african violet and an orchid,the habitat comprises montane, submontane and grasslands with swampy areas.The area is an important bird area(IBA) and covers an area of 24115.09 ha,There are several endemic bird species here such as the Uluguru bushshrike, Uluguru Mountain greenbul,yellow throated mountain greenbuls and others which are near endemic and endemic to the eastern arc Mountains alone.The reserve comprises of Uluguru north and south,Bunduki i and ii and the Bunduki gal  where trees are being planted to provide a connection between the north and the south.The most unique thing about this Mountains is that the species richness decreases with altitudes but number of endemic species increases with increase in altitude.The beauty of this Mountains is unrivalled,from the alluring green hill tops to the noisy waterfalls,the famous being Bondwa and lupanga peaks
  • 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)

Livingstone's Turaco (Tauraco livingstonii)
Fasciated Snake-Eagle (Circaetus fasciolatus)
Crowned Eagle (Stephanoaetus coronatus)
Green-headed Oriole (Oriolus chlorocephalus)
Short-tailed Batis (Batis mixta)
Dark Batis (Batis crypta)
Fülleborn's Boubou (Laniarius fuelleborni)
Uluguru Bushshrike (Malaconotus alius)
African Crested Flycatcher (Trochocercus cyanomelas)
White-tailed Crested Flycatcher (Elminia albonotata)
Bar-throated Apalis (Apalis thoracica)
White-winged Apalis (Apalis chariessa)
Chapin's Apalis (Apalis chapini)
Brown-headed Apalis (Apalis alticola)
Mrs. Moreau's Warbler (Scepomycter winifredae)
Shelley's Greenbul (Arizelocichla masukuensis)
Uluguru Mountain Greenbul (Arizelocichla neumanni)
Yellow-throated Mountain Greenbul (Arizelocichla chlorigula)
Waller's Starling (Onychognathus walleri)
Kenrick's Starling (Poeoptera kenricki)
Olive-flanked Robin-Chat (Cossypha anomala)
Uluguru Violet-backed Sunbird (Anthreptes neglectus)
Banded Sunbird (Anthreptes rubritorques)
Moreau's Sunbird (Cinnyris moreaui)
Loveridge's Sunbird (Cinnyris loveridgei)

Shelley's Greenbul (Arizelocichla masukuensis) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-27 07:41:17)

White-tailed Crested Flycatcher (Elminia albonotata) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-27 07:40:09)

Kenrick's Starling (Poeoptera kenricki) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-27 07:39:23)

Waller's Starling (Onychognathus walleri) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-27 07:39:08)

Crowned Eagle (Stephanoaetus coronatus) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-27 07:38:46)

Short-tailed Batis (Batis mixta) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-27 07:38:25)

Brown-headed Apalis (Apalis alticola) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-27 07:38:05)

Green-headed Oriole (Oriolus chlorocephalus) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-27 07:37:35)

Banded Sunbird (Anthreptes rubritorques) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-27 07:36:53)

Fasciated Snake-Eagle (Circaetus fasciolatus) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-27 07:30:34)

Mrs. Moreau's Warbler (Scepomycter winifredae) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-27 07:23:50)

Loveridge's Sunbird (Cinnyris loveridgei) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-27 07:23:19)

Moreau's Sunbird (Cinnyris moreaui) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-27 07:22:40)

Dark Batis (Batis crypta) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-27 07:21:00)

Bar-throated Apalis (Apalis thoracica) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-27 07:20:28)

African Crested Flycatcher (Trochocercus cyanomelas) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-27 07:19:43)

Fülleborn's Boubou (Laniarius fuelleborni) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-27 07:19:08)

White-winged Apalis (Apalis chariessa) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-27 07:18:35)

Olive-flanked Robin-Chat (Cossypha anomala) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-27 07:17:59)

Livingstone's Turaco (Tauraco livingstonii) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-27 07:17:34)

Chapin's Apalis (Apalis chapini) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-27 07:17:15)

Yellow-throated Mountain Greenbul (Arizelocichla chlorigula) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-27 07:16:40)

Uluguru Violet-backed Sunbird (Anthreptes neglectus) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-27 07:13:48)

Uluguru Mountain Greenbul (Arizelocichla neumanni) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-27 07:13:34)

Uluguru Bushshrike (Malaconotus alius) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-07-27 07:13:18)

  • Timing and strategy

The best time to visit Uluguru is from june to October through December to late February, the long rains in March to May makes some of the areas inaccessible, cold and misty throughout the day. There are selection of options to do a tour here from 1-3 days for a typical birdwatcher on a walking safari. The village weaver birding tours offers safaris to the Southern Highlands and eastern arc Mountains such as the famous uluguru, you can also contact isaac kilusu at isaackilusu45@gmail.com who is an expert guide. For the endemic birds you might it is best you visit bundiki ,bondwa peak and tegetero areas, the other near endemics can easily be seen anywhere at the mountain block.

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Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2023-08-16 08:42
The best time to visit Uluguru is from june to October through December to late February, the long rains in March to May makes some of the areas inaccessible, cold and misty throughout the day. There are selection of options to do a tour here from 1-3 days for a typical birdwatcher on a walking safari. The village weaver birding tours offers safaris to the Southern Highlands and eastern arc Mountains such as the famous uluguru, you can also contact isaac kilusu at isaackilusu45@gmail.com who is an expert guide or  joseph cosmas   at +255 745 360 048 or josephcosmas205@mail.com. guide. For the endemic birds you might it is best you visit bundiki ,bondwa peak and tegetero areas, the other near endemics can easily be seen anywhere at the mountain block.
Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2022-09-10 18:11
The best time to visit Uluguru is from june to October through December to late February, the long rains in March to May makes some of the areas inaccessible, cold and misty throughout the day. There are selection of options to do a tour here from 1-3 days for a typical birdwatcher on a walking safari. The village weaver birding tours offers safaris to the Southern Highlands and eastern arc Mountains such as the famous uluguru, you can also contact isaac kilusu at isaackilusu45@gmail.com who is an expert guide or  joseph cosmas a very keen birder in the morogoro region at +255 cosmas   at +255 745 360 048 or josephcosmas205@mail.com. For the endemic birds you might it is best you visit bundiki and tegetero areas, the other near endemics can easily be seen anywhere at the mountain block.
Edited by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) on 2022-07-22 06:53
The best time to visit uluguru Uluguru is from june to October through December to late February,the February, the long rains in march March to may  makes May makes some of the areas inaccessible,cold inaccessible, cold and misty throughout the day.day. There are selection of options to do a tour here from 1-3 days for a typical birdwatcher on a walking safari.safari. The village weaver birding tours offers safaris to the Southern Highlands and eastern arc Mountains such as the famous uluguru,you uluguru, you can also contact joseph cosmas a very keen birder in the morogoro region at +255 745 360 048 or josephcosmas205@mail.com .com. For the endemic birds you might it is best you visit bundiki and tegetero areas,the areas, the other near endemics can easily be seen anywhere at the mountain blockblock.
Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-07-27 10:29
The best time to visit uluguru is from june to October through December to late February,the long rains in march to may  makes some of the areas inaccessible,cold and misty throughout the day.There are selection of options to do a tour here from 1-3 days for a typical birdwatcher on a walking safari.The village weaver birding tours offers safaris to the Southern Highlands and eastern arc Mountains such as the famous uluguru,you can also contact joseph cosmas a very keen birder in the morogoro region at +255 745 360 048 or josephcosmas205@mail.comcom .For the endemic birds you might it is best you visit bundiki and tegetero areas,the other near endemics can easily be seen anywhere at the mountain block
Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-07-27 07:14
The best time to visit uluguru is from june to October through December to late February,the long rains in march to may  makes some of the areas inaccessible,cold and misty throughout the day.There are selection of options to do a tour here from 1-3 days for a typical birdwatcher on a walking safari.The village weaver birding tours offers safaris to the Southern Highlands and eastern arc Mountains such as the famous uluguru,you can also contact joseph cosmas a very keen birder in the morogoro region at +255 745 360 048 or josephcosmas205@mail.com
Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-07-27 06:53
The best time to visit uluguru is from june to October through December to late February,the long rains in march to makes some of the areas inaccessible,cold and misty throughout the day.There are selection of options to do a tour here from 1-3 days for a typical birdwatcher on a walking safari.The village weaver birding tours offers safaris to the Southern Highlands and eastern arc Mountains such as the famous uluguru,you can also contact joseph cosmas a very keen birder in the morogoro region at +255 745 360 048 or josephcosmas205@mail.com
  • How to get there

You can drive from dar es salaam to Morogoro(180km away)then from Morogoro there are selection of options to get to the Uluguru,if you are a hardcore birder you can walk from the district commissioner office to the Uluguru Mountains depending on what birds species you would like to see and what mountain block you would like to visit,the furthest is bunduki peak which is approximately 7km from the town centre,from Morogoro town you can hire a taxi(5 usd or 10000tsh) or motorcycle (5000tsh or 2.5 usd)to the Reserve office.other routes includes bunduki to nyachiro,Kinole to Tegetero and Morogoro to morning site

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

Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-07-27 10:27
You can drive from dar es salaam to Morogoro then Morogoro(180km away)then from Morogoro there are selection of options to get to the Uluguru,if you are a hardcore birder you can walk from the district commissioner office to the Uluguru Mountains depending on what birds species you would like to see.see and what mountain block you would like to visit,the furthest is bunduki peak which is approximately 7km from the town centre,from Morogoro town you can hire a taxi(5 usd or 10000tsh) or motorcycle (5000tsh or 2.5 usd)to the Reserve office.other routes includes bunduki to nyachiro,Kinole to Tegetero and Morogoro to morning site
Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-07-27 07:02
You can drive from dar es salaam to Morogoro then from Morogoro there are selection of options to get to the Uluguru,if you are a hardcore birder you can walk from the district commissioner office to the Uluguru Mountains depending on what birds species you would like to see.

Entry permits for 5000tsh(2.5usd)and 2000 for tanzanians which is payable at the forest reserve office.your guide will get you organise on what you would like to see and what best route to follow

Provide information on how to enter this site, which may include:
• entry points
• entry permits / entry tickets and fees
• opening hours / opening season
• other restrictions

Note that this section should only contain information on how to ACCESS (= enter) a site. Info on how to REACH a site should be added to "How to get there" section.

Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-07-27 07:43
Entry permits for 5000btsh(2.5000tsh(2.5usd)and 2000 for tanzanians which is payable at the forest reserve office.your guide will get you organise on what you would like to see and what best route to follow
Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-07-27 07:04
Entry permits for 5000btsh(2.5usd)and 2000 for tanzanians which is payable at the forest reserve office.your guide will get you organise on what you would like to see and what best route to follow
  • Other attractions

A visit to the "Morning side"which is an old german hut at 1000m is one of the famous shot day hike,a visit to hululu waterfalls,bondwe and lupanga peaks, cultural tour to the waluguru tribe,farmlands 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 2021-07-27 07:10
A visit to the "Morning side"which is an old german hut at 1000m is one of the famous shot day hike,a visit to hululu waterfalls,bondwe and lupanga peaks, cultural tour to the waluguru tribe,farmlands and many more

several accommodation are available such as the arc hotel, Morogoro hotel and more.Also camping is possible at bunduki and bondwa at 5000tsh

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 2021-07-27 07:11
several accommodation are available such as the arc hotel, Morogoro hotel and moremore.Also camping is possible at bunduki and bondwa at 5000tsh
Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-07-27 07:04
several accommodation are available such as the arc hotel, Morogoro hotel and more

This is always a safe place but carry with you insects repellants and wear hiking bouts and long trousers

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 2021-07-27 07:06
This is always a safe place but carry with you insects repellants and wear hiking bouts and long trousers
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