3 Days Amani Nature Reserve

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3 Days / 2 Nights

Group: 1 - 10 People

Walking and Trekking

Min Age: N/A

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Overview

Amani Nature Reserve is a centre for biological diversity. The floristic composition is very diverse and there are 2012 vascular plants species per hector. Thus a large proposition of the endemic species is found within Amani Natural Reserve. The Reserve has been likened to the African equivalent of the Galápagos Islands in terms of their endemism and biodiversity. Therefore it is considered one of the most important forest blocks in Africa.

A visit to Amani offers an opportunity to climb through wonderful montane forests seeing forest creatures, blooms and plants. Amani is a piece of the Eastern Arc mountain go that extends from southern Kenya to southern Tanzania. The range has been recorded by Conservation International as one of the world’s twenty hotspots of biodiversity and there have been numerous endeavors as of late to ensure the range’s forests.

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 a viviparous frog species.