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Rongai forest NE kilimanjaro

-2.93818 , 37.46973

Tanzania

The rongai forest is located in rombo district , Kilimanjaro region bordering the kenyan oloitoktok forest,it is about 120km from moshi town.The birds here are typically of montane forest and cultivations.The total area of North Kilimanjaro Forest plantation is 8,069 ha, being managed as  Plantation area (6596.3 ha), Natural forest (504.7 ha), and fire lines and buffer zones (968 ha). The Forest Reserve has a high catchment value since several rivers flow through the forest plantation such as Kimengelia, Nalemuru, Kikelelwa, Tarakea, Kamwanga and Lolarashi. In natural forests, indigenous tree species of Olea africana, Juniperus procera several acacia spp, Podocarpus gracilior, Fagaropsis angolensis and Hagenia abyssinica. The plantation is planted with Pinus patula, Cupressus lusitanica, Grevillea robusta, Pinus radiata, Juniperus procera Cedrella odorata and Eucalyptus grandis. Pinus patula is the most dominating species by area for trees with age between 6 and >25 years, covering about 68% of the total area

The Forest Reserve is rich in biodiversity especially along river valleys in connection with Kilimanjaro National Park (KINAPA) and Amboseli National Park in Kenya of which forms animal corridor between the two parks. The fauna species include Birds, insects and mammals such as Colobus, blue monkeys, waterbucks, buffalos and antelopes

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Coordinates were changed by Isaac Kilusu : -2.9382/37.4697 (2021-08-10 05:09:40 )

Site name was changed by Isaac Kilusu into "Rongai Forest NE Kilimanjaro" (2021-08-10 05:09:40 )

Site name was changed by Isaac Kilusu into "Rongai Forest NE Kilimanjaro" (2021-08-10 05:09:18 )

Coordinates were set by Isaac Kilusu : -2.9382/37.4697 (2021-02-15 13:22:00 )

Site name was set by Isaac Kilusu as "Rongai Forest" (2021-02-15 13:22:00 )

Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-08-10 05:16:51
The rongai forest is located in rombo district , Kilimanjaro region bordering the kenyan oloitoktok forest,it is about 120km from moshi town.The birds here are typically of montane forest and cultivations.The total area of North Kilimanjaro Forest plantation is 8,069 ha, being managed as  Plantation area (6596.3 ha), Natural forest (504.7 ha), and fire lines and buffer zones (968 ha). The Forest Reserve has a high catchment value since several rivers flow through the forest plantation such as Kimengelia, Nalemuru, Kikelelwa, Tarakea, Kamwanga and Lolarashi. In natural forests, indigenous tree species of Olea africana, Juniperus procera several acacia spp, Podocarpus gracilior, Fagaropsis angolensis and Hagenia abyssinica. The plantation is planted with Pinus patula, Cupressus lusitanica, Grevillea robusta, Pinus radiata, Juniperus procera Cedrella odorata and Eucalyptus grandis. Pinus patula is the most dominating species by area for trees with age between 6 and >25 years, covering about 68% of the total area The Forest Reserve is rich in biodiversity especially along river valleys in connection with Kilimanjaro National Park (KINAPA) and Amboseli National Park in Kenya of which forms animal corridor between the two parks. The fauna species include Birds, insects and mammals such as Colobus, blue monkeys, waterbucks, buffalos and antelopes
  • 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)

Rameron Pigeon (Columba arquatrix)
Delegorgue's Pigeon (Columba delegorguei)
Dusky Turtle-Dove (Streptopelia lugens)
Hartlaub's Turaco (Tauraco hartlaubi)
Black-winged Kite (Elanus caeruleus)
Rufous-breasted Sparrowhawk (Accipiter rufiventris)
Mountain Buzzard (Buteo oreophilus)
Cinnamon-chested Bee-eater (Merops oreobates)
Pallid Honeyguide (Indicator meliphilus)
Black-fronted Bushshrike (Telophorus nigrifrons)
White-necked Raven (Corvus albicollis)
Bar-throated Apalis (Apalis thoracica)
Hunter's Cisticola (Cisticola hunteri)
African Yellow-Warbler (Iduna natalensis)
Evergreen-forest Warbler (Bradypterus lopezi)
Cinnamon Bracken-Warbler (Bradypterus cinnamomeus)
Sombre Greenbul (Andropadus importunus)
Yellow-bellied Greenbul (Chlorocichla flaviventris)
Eastern Mountain Greenbul (Arizelocichla nigriceps)
Stripe-cheeked Greenbul (Arizelocichla milanjensis)
Cabanis's Greenbul (Phyllastrephus cabanisi)
Brown Woodland-Warbler (Phylloscopus umbrovirens)
Mbulu White-eye (Zosterops mbuluensis)
Kilimanjaro White-eye (Zosterops eurycricotus)
White-starred Robin (Pogonocichla stellata)
African Stonechat (Saxicola torquatus)
Collared Sunbird (Hedydipna collaris)
Olive Sunbird (Cyanomitra olivacea)
Amethyst Sunbird (Chalcomitra amethystina)
Bronze Sunbird (Nectarinia kilimensis)
Golden-winged Sunbird (Drepanorhynchus reichenowi)
Eastern Double-collared Sunbird (Cinnyris mediocris)
Streaky Seedeater (Crithagra striolata)
Yellow-crowned Canary (Serinus flavivertex)

White-starred Robin (Pogonocichla stellata) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-08-10 06:00:05)

African Stonechat (Saxicola torquatus) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-08-10 05:57:48)

Mbulu White-eye (Zosterops mbuluensis) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-08-10 05:57:16)

Kilimanjaro White-eye (Zosterops eurycricotus) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-08-10 05:56:33)

African Yellow-Warbler (Iduna natalensis) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-08-10 05:56:13)

Golden-winged Sunbird (Drepanorhynchus reichenowi) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-08-10 05:55:54)

Streaky Seedeater (Crithagra striolata) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-08-10 05:55:22)

Hunter's Cisticola (Cisticola hunteri) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-08-10 05:54:59)

Pallid Honeyguide (Indicator meliphilus) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-08-10 05:54:29)

Yellow-crowned Canary (Serinus flavivertex) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-08-10 05:54:11)

Cinnamon-chested Bee-eater (Merops oreobates) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-08-10 05:53:41)

Black-fronted Bushshrike (Telophorus nigrifrons) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-08-10 05:52:57)

Bronze Sunbird (Nectarinia kilimensis) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-08-10 05:52:30)

Olive Sunbird (Cyanomitra olivacea) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-08-10 05:52:00)

Dusky Turtle-Dove (Streptopelia lugens) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-08-10 05:51:34)

Delegorgue's Pigeon (Columba delegorguei) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-08-10 05:50:56)

Rameron Pigeon (Columba arquatrix) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-08-10 05:50:06)

Collared Sunbird (Hedydipna collaris) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-08-10 05:49:40)

Amethyst Sunbird (Chalcomitra amethystina) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-08-10 05:49:20)

White-necked Raven (Corvus albicollis) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-08-10 05:48:49)

Eastern Double-collared Sunbird (Cinnyris mediocris) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-08-10 05:48:28)

Evergreen-forest Warbler (Bradypterus lopezi) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-08-10 05:48:06)

Cinnamon Bracken-Warbler (Bradypterus cinnamomeus) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-08-10 05:47:45)

Brown Woodland-Warbler (Phylloscopus umbrovirens) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-08-10 05:47:20)

Sombre Greenbul (Andropadus importunus) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-08-10 05:46:29)

Yellow-bellied Greenbul (Chlorocichla flaviventris) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-08-10 05:46:04)

Cabanis's Greenbul (Phyllastrephus cabanisi) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-08-10 05:45:33)

Stripe-cheeked Greenbul (Arizelocichla milanjensis) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-08-10 05:45:09)

Eastern Mountain Greenbul (Arizelocichla nigriceps) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-08-10 05:44:40)

Black-winged Kite (Elanus caeruleus) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-08-10 05:43:10)

Bar-throated Apalis (Apalis thoracica) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-08-10 05:41:06)

Mountain Buzzard (Buteo oreophilus) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-08-10 05:38:04)

Rufous-breasted Sparrowhawk (Accipiter rufiventris) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-08-10 05:37:39)

Hartlaub's Turaco (Tauraco hartlaubi) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-08-10 05:35:08)

  • Timing and strategy

The best time of the year to visit here is from mid may to march,the long april rain should be avoided as the Mountain slopes becomes too foggy and cold.if you are visiting between june and august don't forget to carry warm clothing with you.A trip to this site can be combined with the nearby oloitoktok forest,lake chala or the Enduimet WMA.A 1-2 days here offers the best birding activity.The villageweaverbirding@gmail.com takes a selection of day trips and birding tours all over northern tanzania

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This may include for instance:
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• best time of the day
• how much time to spend at the site
• best means of locomotion within the site
• recommended routes / areas within the site
• guiding

Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-08-10 05:23
The best time of the year to visit here is from mid may to march,the long april rain should be avoided as the Mountain slopes becomes too foggy and cold.if you are visiting between june and august don't forget to carry warm clothing with you.A trip to this site can be combined with the nearby oloitoktok forest,lake chala or the Enduimet WMA.A 1-2 days here offers the best birding activity.The villageweaverbirding@gmail.com takes a selection of day trips and birding tours all over northern tanzania
  • How to get there

You will drive from moshi town it will take about 2.5 hours by public transport which will cost you 6000tsh(3usd)you will get dropped off by the noah or shuttles from moshi at the new tarakea bus stand then from there you will take a minibus (going towards rongai town)to the forest office which will cost you 1000tsh

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Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-08-10 05:27
You will drive from moshi town it will take about 2.5 hours by public transport which will cost you 6000tsh(3usd)you will get dropped off by the noah or shuttles from moshi at the new tarakea bus stand then from there you will take a minibus (going towards rongai town)to the forest office which will cost you 1000tsh

Entry permits are payable at the road barrier/block just above kikelelwa at the Tfs office which will cost a non east african 15usd and east african 300tsh.The office here is open at around 800hrs,if you need a local guide to show you around it will cost you 10000tsh(5usd)per day but they know nothing about birds just the trails and the way through the forest

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Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-08-10 05:31
Entry permits are payable at the road barrier/block just above kikelelwa at the Tfs office which will cost a non east african 15usd and east african 300tsh.The office here is open at around 800hrs,if you need a local guide to show you around it will cost you 10000tsh(5usd)per day but they know nothing about birds just the trails and the way through the forest
  • Other attractions

other attractions includes the endangered tanganyikan tree squirrel,the eastern black and white colobus, Sykes monkey,harvey duicker,guided forest walk,good views of chyulu hills and amboseli np,etc

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• wildlife (apart from birds)
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Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-08-10 05:32
other attractions includes the endangered tanganyikan tree squirrel,the eastern black and white colobus, Sykes monkey,harvey duicker,guided forest walk,good views of chyulu hills and amboseli np,etc

the only facilities here are the snow cape cottages,tarakea tours lodge and also camping is possible

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or near this site, including:
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Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-08-10 05:33
the only facilities here are the snow cape cottages,tarakea tours lodge and also camping is possible

Always have a local guude with you otherwise the place is so good and nice

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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 2021-08-10 05:34
Always have a local guude with you otherwise the place is so good and nice
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