Tanzania
Home to the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and the Eastern Arc Mountains, Tanzania boasts over 1,100 species. The Usambara and Uluguru Mountains harbor some of Africa's rarest endemic birds.
Recorded Species
1110
Hotspots
80
Overview
Detailed habitat intelligence, species counts, and seasonal guidance will appear here as data is added to this region.
Hotspot Map
80 mapped locations · click a pin to exploreTop Hotspots
Aga Khan University--Loilenok Hills and Fields (restricted access)
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Arusha NP
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Arusha NP--Ngurdoto Crater
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Batini near USA River
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Big and Small Momela Lakes
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East Usambara Mountains--Amani Nature Reserve (IBA TZ070)
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Eluanata Dam
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Engikaret Lark Plains
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Engikaret Lark Plains--Acacia Scrub to South
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Gibbs Farm
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Kilimanjaro Golf & Wildlife Estate
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Lake Duluti
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Lake Manyara NP (Arusha)
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Lake Manyara NP (Manyara)
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Lake Manyara NP--Lake Manyara Tree Lodge
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Lake Manyara NP--Maramboi Tented Camp
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Lake Manyara NP--Migunga Tented Camp
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Lake Manyara NP--Waterhole
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Lake Manyara--Serena Lodge
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Mikumi National Park
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Minziro Forest Reserve
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Mkomazi NP
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Mkomazi NP--North-West (Zange/Mbula)
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Mt Meru Forest Reserve
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Ndarakwai Ranch
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Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge
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Ngorongoro Conservation Area--Crater Slope to Olduvai Gorge
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Ngorongoro Conservation Area--Lake Magadi
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Ngorongoro Conservation Area--Lake Ndutu
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Ngorongoro Conservation Area--Lerai Picnic Area
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Ngorongoro Conservation Area--Lodoare Gate
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Ngorongoro Conservation Area--Malanja Depression
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Ngorongoro Conservation Area--Ndutu (general area)
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Ngorongoro Conservation Area--Ndutu Safari Lodge
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Ngorongoro Conservation Area--Ngorongoro Crater
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Ngorongoro Conservation Area--Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
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Ngorongoro Conservation Area--Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
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Ngorongoro Conservation Area--Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
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Ngorongoro Conservation Area--NW Crater Slope
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Ngorongoro Conservation Area--Olduvai Gorge
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Ngorongoro Conservation Area--southern crater rim (incl. gate and viewpoint)
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Nyumba ya Mungu Reservoir
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Ruaha NP (please use more precise loc.)
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Ruaha NP--Zumbua Camp
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Saadani NP (IBA TZ046)
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Selous Game Reserve
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Selous Game Reserve--North Sector
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Serengeti NP
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Serengeti NP (Mara and Shinyanga Provinces)
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Serengeti NP--Dik Dik Campsite
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Serengeti NP--Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp
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Serengeti NP--Ikoma Gate
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Serengeti NP--Klein's Camp
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Serengeti NP--Kogatende
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Serengeti NP--Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
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Serengeti NP--Moru Kopjes
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Serengeti NP--Naabi Hill Gate
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Serengeti NP--Northern Serengeti
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Serengeti NP--Retina Hippo Pool
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Serengeti NP--Ronjo Camp
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Serengeti NP--Sayari Camp
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Serengeti NP--Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
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Serengeti NP--Serengeti Sopa Lodge
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Serengeti NP--Seronera
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Serengeti NP--Seronera Pond
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Serengeti NP--Visitor Center
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Shambarai Swamp
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Singita Grumeti Reserve
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Singita Sasakwa Lodge
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Speke Bay Lodge
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Tarangire NP
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Tarangire NP--Entrance Gate
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Tarangire NP--Lemiyon Circuit Grasslands
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Tarangire NP--Matete Picnic Site
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Tarangire NP--River Loop
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Tarangire NP--Silale Swamp
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Tarangire NP--Tarangire Safari Lodge
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Tarangire NP--Tarangire Sopa Lodge
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TPC Sugar Cane Plantations
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Tungamalenga (village)
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Species Guide
🐦 Birds of Tanzania
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