Birding Pugu Hills Forest Reserve
Tour Overview
Explore the natural beauty of the Pugu Hills Forest Reserve, also known as "The Lungs of Dar Es Salaam." As the day progresses, you'll find yourself absorbed in Tanzania's oldest lowland Coastal forests, a 12,015-hectare paradise with incredible biodiversity.
From dense woods overflowing with numerous plant species to the magnificence of massive bamboo stands. The trip not only promises an outstanding birding experience, but it also provides views of wildlife, including more than 10 indigenous plant species, a diversity of animals, and distinct subspecies.
Highlights
Species: Tanzanian Illadopsis, Zanzibar Boubou, Dark-backed Weaver, Green-backed Camaroptera, Yellow-bellied Greenbul, Green Malkoha, Purple-banded Sunbird, Trumpeter Hornbill, Rattling Cisticola, Eastern Nicator, Black-Baked Puffback, Pied Kingfisher, Red-backed Scrub-Robin, Livingstone Turaco, and many more.
Witness the enchantment of Lake Minaki
Explore bat caves
Panoramic views of Dar Es Salaam from elevated viewpoints provide a unique perspective of the city.
Opportunity to encounter wildlife like Colobus monkeys, Millipedes, and Elephant shrews.
Endemic Mpugupugu tree, the namesake of the reserve.
Tour Details
Price*
1 Pax - $220
2 Pax - $300
3 Pax - $320
*Read FAQs
What to Bring?
Hiking (or Comfortable) shoes
Hat and sunscreen
Light sweaters / Raincoat (Nov-Apr)
Binoculars / Camera / Field Guide Book
Excluded
Personal items
Tips
Transport fees outside Dar City Centre (Read FAQ).
Included
Pick-up & drop off within City Center
Bird guide
Entry fees
Water
FAQs
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The quoted price is for non-EAC citizens aged 16 years and above. EAC citizens, Tanzania residents, and children below 15 years (including non-EAC citizens) please contact us for discounted rates.
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Families with Children are welcome. children under the age of 5 can join the tour for free. The tour is designed to be family-friendly and can be enjoyed by all ages.
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The tour normally runs from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., and includes hotel or lodging pickup in Dar City Center (Kisutu, Kivukoni, Upanga, and Kariakoo areas). If the pickup and drop-off point is outside of the city center and requires taking a different route to the birding site, there will be extra transportation fee. For instance, if you plan to go birding in Pugu, picking you up in Ukonga (on the way) wouldn't cost anything extra, but picking you up in Mbezi Beach would cost more because it requires a different route.
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Yes! If you have your transportation and just need the expertise of a guide to enhance your experience, we've got you covered. Our knowledgeable guides will accompany you, providing valuable insights, identifying bird species, and ensuring you make the most of your birding adventure. Just contact us directly, and we'll provide you with detailed information on our guiding services.