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Last update: 14/09/2026 19:40:18

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Tanzania

General Information

Tanzania is a country located in East Africa, bordered by Kenya and Uganda to the north, Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west, Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique to the south, and the Indian Ocean to the east. The geography of Tanzania is diverse, with a range of ecosystems and environments, from mountains to plains and coastlines. The country has a large number of national parks and wildlife reserves, making it a popular destination for nature observation.

Tanzania´s geographical location makes it an ideal place for nature observation, as it has a wide range of ecosystems, including tropical forests, savannas, mountains, and wetlands. The country is also home to many rivers and lakes, including Lake Victoria, Lake Tanganyika, and the Rufiji River, which provide habitat for a wide range of wildlife. The coast of Tanzania is also known for its coral reefs and marine biodiversity.

To access Tanzania, visitors can arrive through several international airports, including Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam and Kilimanjaro International Airport in Arusha. From there, domestic flights or buses can be taken to reach different parts of the country. It is also possible to enter Tanzania by road from neighboring countries. Once in the country, visitors can move around by car, bus, or taxi, and it is also possible to rent vehicles or hire guides to explore the country.

The tourist infrastructure in Tanzania is well-developed, with a wide range of accommodation options and services available, from basic campsites to luxury lodges. Visitors can also find a variety of restaurants and shops that offer local food and supplies. However, it is essential to note that infrastructure can be limited in some rural areas, so it is recommended to plan ahead and hire guides or tours to explore the country.

Regarding permits and regulations, visitors must obtain a visa to enter the country, and special permits are also required to visit some of the national parks and wildlife reserves. It is crucial to respect local regulations and norms to protect wildlife and the environment. Visitors should also be aware of the weather conditions, which vary depending on the region and time of year, and take necessary precautions to protect themselves from the sun, rain, and other weather factors.

The best time to visit Tanzania depends on the region and the activity you want to do. The dry season, from June to October, is the best time for wildlife observation, while the rainy season, from November to May, is better for birdwatching and flora observation. It is essential to research and plan ahead to ensure that you can access the desired areas and enjoy the planned activities.

In general, Tanzania is an ideal destination for nature observation, with its diverse ecosystems, wildlife, and natural landscapes. With proper planning and preparation, visitors can have an unforgettable experience in this African country.



Compilation and publication: EcoRegistros – 22/07/2026











  Order Family English Common Name Spanish Common Name Portuguese Common Name Scientific Name Belonging Records Chance of observation Conservation status Notes
1SquamataAgamidaeMwanza Flat-headed Rock AgamaLagarto Agama Cabeza PlanaAgama mwanzaeNot listed1III
  
2StruthioniformesStruthionidaeCommon OstrichAvestruzStruthio camelusNative1III
 LC 
3AnseriformesAnatidaeEgyptian GooseGanso del NiloGanso-do-egitoAlopochen aegyptiacaNative1III
 LC 
4Knob-billed DuckPato Crestudo AfricanoSarkidiornis melanotosNative1III
 LC 
5GalliformesNumididaeHelmeted GuineafowlPintada ComúnNumida meleagrisNative3V
 LC 
6PhasianidaeCrested FrancolinFrancolín CapirotadoOrtygornis sephaenaNative1III
 LC 
7PhoenicopteriformesPhoenicopteridaeLesser FlamingoFlamenco EnanoPhoeniconaias minorNative1III
 NT 
8Greater FlamingoFlamenco ComúnPhoenicopterus roseusNative1III
 LC 
9OtidiformesOtididaeKori BustardAvutarda KoriArdeotis koriNative1III
 NT 
10GruiformesGruidaeGrey Crowned CraneGrulla Coronada CuelligrísBalearica regulorumNative3V
 EN 
11CharadriiformesCharadriidaeBlacksmith LapwingAvefría ArmadaVanellus armatusNative2IV
 LC 
12JacanidaeAfrican JacanaJacana AfricanaActophilornis africanusNative1III
 LC 
13ScolopacidaeLittle StintPlayerito MenudoCalidris minutaNative1III
 LC 
14CiconiiformesCiconiidaeMarabou StorkMarabú AfricanoLeptoptilos crumeniferNative1III
 LC 
15Abdim´s StorkCigüeña de AbdimCiconia abdimiiNative1III
 LC 
16SuliformesPhalacrocoracidaeReed CormorantCormorán AfricanoMicrocarbo africanusNative1III
 LC 
17Great CormorantCormorán GrandePhalacrocorax carboNative2IV
 LC 
18PelecaniformesThreskiornithidaeAfrican Sacred IbisIbis SagradoThreskiornis aethiopicusNative1III
 LC 
19PelecanidaeGreat White PelicanPelícano AfricanoPelecanus onocrotalusNative1III
 LC 
20ArdeidaeSquacco HeronGarcilla CangrejeraGarça-caranguejeiraArdeola ralloidesNative1III
 LC 
21Western Cattle EgretGarcita BueyeraGarça-vaqueiraArdea ibisNative1III
 LC 
22Black-headed HeronGarza CabecinegraArdea melanocephalaNative1III
 LC 
23AccipitriformesAccipitridaeLappet-faced VultureBuitre OrejudoTorgos tracheliotosNative1III
 EN 
24Rüppell´s VultureBuitre MoteadoGyps rueppelliNative1III
 CR 
25Brown Snake EagleCulebrera SombriaCircaetus cinereusNative1III
 LC 
26Greater Spotted EagleAguila MoteadaClanga clangaNot listed1III
 VU 
27Augur BuzzardBusardo Augur OrientalButeo augurNative1III
 LC 
28Common BuzzardBusardo RatoneroButeo buteoNative1III
 LC 
29BucerotiformesUpupidaeCommon HoopoeAbubillaUpupa epopsNative1III
 LC 
30BucerotidaeSilvery-cheeked HornbillCalao de Mejillas PlateadasBycanistes brevisNative1III
 LC 
31CoraciiformesMeropidaeLittle Bee-eaterAbejaruco ChicoMerops pusillusNative2IV
 LC 
32AlcedinidaeMalachite KingfisherMartín Pescador MalaquitaCorythornis cristatusNative1III
 LC 
33Giant KingfisherMartín Gigante AfricanoMegaceryle maximaNative1III
 LC 
34Brown-hooded KingfisherAlción CabecipardoHalcyon albiventrisNative1III
 LC 
35PiciformesLybiidaeD´Arnaud´s BarbetTrachyphonus darnaudiiNative2IV
 LC 
36PasseriformesMalaconotidaeSlate-colored BoubouBubú FúnebreLaniarius funebrisNative1III
 LC 
37SturnidaeSuperb StarlingStarling MagníficoLamprotornis superbusNative2IV
 LC 
38NectariniidaeCollared SunbirdSuimanga AcollaradoHedydipna collarisNative1III
 LC 
39Bronze SunbirdSunbird BronceadoNectarinia kilimensisNative1III
 LC 
40PloceidaeThick-billed WeaverTejedor de Pico GruesoAmblyospiza albifronsNative1III
 LC 
41Rufous-tailed WeaverTejedor ColirrojoHisturgops ruficaudaNative1III
 LC 
42Speckle-fronted WeaverEl Moteado de Frente TejedorSporopipes frontalisNative1III
 LC 
43Baglafecht WeaverTejedor BaglafechtPloceus baglafechtNative1III
 LC 
44Fan-tailed WidowbirdObispo de AbanicoEuplectes axillarisNative1III
 LC 
45ViduidaePin-tailed WhydahViuda ColicintaVidua macrouraNative1III
 LC 
46Purple IndigobirdViuda OscuraVidua purpurascensNative1III
 LC 
47EstrildidaeBlack-and-white MannikinCapuchino BicolorSpermestes bicolorNative1III
 LC 
48MotacillidaeWestern Yellow WagtailLavandera BoyeraMotacilla flavaNative1III
 LC 
49Plain-backed PipitBisbita LisoAnthus leucophrysNative1III
 LC 
50African PipitBisbita AfricanoAnthus cinnamomeusNative1III
 LC 
51MacroscelideaMacroscelididaeBlack-and-rufous SengiMusaraña ElefanteRhynchocyon petersiNot listed1III
 LC 
52CarnivoraCanidaeBlack-backed JackalChacal de Lomo NegroLupulella mesomelasNot listed1III
 LC 
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