Amani Nature Reserve Travel Guide: Top Sights in Tanzania, Tours &

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Amani Nature Reserve- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; Tanzania; 5 Reviews

Suggested Duration: 4 hours

Amani Nature Reserve in northeastern Tanzania covers approximately 83 km² within the East Usambara Mountains and was officially gazetted in 1997 to safeguard unique cloud‑forest ecosystems. The reserve is anchored by the historic Amani Botanical Garden, founded in 1902, which today contains over 1,000 plant species from across the globe and remains one of Africa's oldest and most diverse botanical sites. This forest block hosts exceptionally high levels of endemism. Visitors may spot species found nowhere else—like the Amani sunbird, Usambara eagle‑owl, the long‑billed forest warbler, rare chameleons, and unique tree frogs. More than 340 bird species have been recorded, making it one of BirdLife International's top global bird‑watching destinations. The reserve also shelters the critically endangered Amani flatwing dragonfly, known only from a single Amani stream.

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Reviews of Amani Nature Reserve

judith costantine (Mama G)

5
Reviewed: 2023-08-25

Refreshing and stress reliever. 😍
Omary Tumba

4
Reviewed: 2023-03-10

Nice place to experience the natural forest species
Kai Njeri

5
Reviewed: 2022-03-22

UGH!!! Just UGH! This place is gorgeous, tranquil and teeming with life and forest sounds. If you're into silhouettes and aromas the different shapes of trees and leaves will your imagination full on. Whether on a walk, a bodaboda ride or taking the spice tour, you'll enjoy the aromas of cardamom, clove, cinnamon and slight of the black pepper plant climbing up its host tree. It's a place to fall in love with multiple times. The rooms are sweet, simple and warm. Add that homely Tanzanian hospitality and your soul's got no choice but to rejuvenate. I will be back...many times and for longer stays.
Anthony Abraham

5
Reviewed: 2021-12-31

Good place with 75% to 100% pure natural Oxygen.good for Therapy and health.
David Attar

4
Reviewed: 2021-11-11

A beautiful getaway destination. Amani is rich in diverse flora and fauna.