Amani Nature Reserve is a spectacular protected area located within the Muheza and Korogwe Districts in the Tanga Region of Tanzania, in tropical East Africa. The nature reserve was established in 1997 in order to preserve the unique flora and fauna of the East Usambara Mountains. In the Biodiversity Hotspot in Africa, approximately 3450 species of vascular plants recorded in the Usambara mountains over one quarter are likely to be endemic or near-endemic. In addition to the variety of plants, the mountains host a number of endemic or rare fauna species including the Usambara Eagle Owl and Viviparous frog species. There are several hikes available such as Kwamkoro Tea Estate, Mbomole Hill, Derema Waterfalls, the Butterfly project, and the famous Chameleon/Tree Frog night walk.
There are endemic and endangered plants; more than 340 bird species, including a few endemic; there are also 74 geniuses of animals, which include reptiles, mammals, amphibians, and mollusks.
A trip to Amani Natural Reserve involves a road drive and walking safaris. Thus a suggestion of a 3 days / 2 nights Tour Program is ideal for those who wish to experience the endemic nature of the Flora and Fauna as well as to cover all topics to be seen and visited during this extraordinary tour trip on your holiday with us.
Amani butterfly conservation, visit after lunch initiative where local villagers collect a pupa and in a sustainable manner they are shipped abroad. it’s possible to buy jewelry made from beautiful butterfly wings.
Hiking Mbomole Hill, Hiking is the most popular activity in Amani Nature Reserve, as the forest offers many trails through the beautiful untouched habitat. Mbomole is the highest peak in Amani Natural Reserve. This hiking is taking one hour up and about half that coming down. A nice time to experience this is to hit the summit around sunset time and watch the final hunts of the resident falcons and the hornbills coming in to roost.
The waterfall trail, This trail starts from your Camp/Hotel descends through the forest, and visits a couple of waterfalls on the way. We suggest this as a morning or afternoon activity. A guide should be taken and your driver should meet you at the bottom to avoid a long slog back up the Hill.
Chameleon Night Tour is a short night walk departing from the Camp/Hotel of your stay to find endemic species of chameleons. Chameleons are very hard to find during the day but at night they glow white in the torchlight. This makes them easier to spot. Our expert guides will accompany you and make sure that you enjoy your night hike, make sure you have a good torch. Several species of chameleon including the pygmy Rhampholians. In addition to the pygmy chameleons, a notable endemic of the Usambaras is the spectacular Usambara three-horned chameleon (Chameleo deremnsis). The Usambara two-horned chameleon is less frequently seen. This is a great activity for children of all ages.
Bird Watching Tour. Our expert guides will accompany you and make sure that you enjoy and spot many species of birds including some notable endemics to Amani such as the Amani Sunbird and Amani Tailorbird. The spectacular views over the forest are great for Raptor viewing and we have a variety of eagles including the long-crested, tawny, and crowned eagles. The forest buzzards and gynogenesis are also frequently seen in gardens.
The Tea Plantation Tour. Amani is one of the few tea-producing areas of Tanzania with a very well-balanced ratio and share between farming and conservation and busts of some of the best rain forests, climate, endemic species, and biking trails to suit all styles, ages, and levels.
Our expert guide will drive you up to Amani tea factory and see how the Tea is processed, also have a short walk tour pass through various patches of the forest before entering the tea plantation farm, experience all procedures of tea plantation, and its possible to see flora and fauna around Amani village areas such as Velvet Monkey, Columbus Monkeys, Antelopes and more.
