Animals of Taita, Kenya

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    27.8.2022

    Short video introduction to tree hyraxes, with unique footage

    Video of tree hyraxes filmed at night with night binoculars

    As far as we know this is first video of tree hyraxes filmed at night. Tree hyraxes in East Africa are extremely shy, and difficult to observe. Usually they vanish in to the canopy when seen, or before humans can see them.

    Tree hyraxes, and other nocturnal animals of Taita Hills

    Video telling about Hanna Rosti’s research and conservation of noctural animals in Taita Hills, filmed in January 2021

    Volunteer opportunities with Kenya wildlife conservation – Mwalua Wildlife Trust

    Mwalua Wildlife Trust was founded by Patrick Kilonzo to provide drinking water for animals suffering from lack of water during the dry season. As Water for Elephants has been success, many more work needs to be done. Volunteers from all over the world are welcome to join

    Identify nocturnal tropic animals of from thermal imaging camera recordings, answers are in the end

    Test if you identify animals from thermal imaging camera. Animals in the video are nocturnal and live in indigenous cloud forests of Taita Hills, Kenya. These animals are surviving on the last fragments of indigenous forest.

    Tsavo West by Peter A Mwasi

    Tsavo West is one of most beautiful places in the world. And one of world largest conservation areas. This short film introduces scenery of Tsavo West and its most common animals. Peter also visits Chaimu crater and Mzima springs.

    African wood owl (Strix woodfordii)

    African wood owl filmed in Ngangao Forest, Taita Hills, Kenya. Filming Benson Mwakachola Lombo

  • Nature guide in Taita Hills -Benson Lombo

    Nature guide in Taita Hills -Benson Lombo

    Guiding tours on the indigenous forests of Taita Hills, including Ngangao, Mbololo, Vuria, Chawia, and Iyale.

    Taita white eye, endemic bird to Taita Hills

    Also historical sites like Kenyatta caves, where first president of Kenya hide from colonialist, and Mwangeka caves where Mwangeka organized his group to fight against slavery in Taita Hills.

    • Birding
    • Beautiful scenaries to Tsavo and to Mt Kilimanjaro
    • Nocturnal animals, tree hyraxes, greater galagos and dwarf galagos

    Nocturnal mammals of Taita Hills are extremely interesting and loud at night. By using red light it is possible to observe them in their natural habitat. This is truly unforgettable experience. As there are no large predators in Taita Hills, walking in the forest at night is safe.

    Small-eared greater galago in Ngangao Forest

    I have 20 years of experience with working with researchers in many different fields, including e.g. forestry, bat research, botany and mammals of Taita Hills.

    Contact email: mwakacholabenson@gmail.com

    Phone: 0757632997

    Phone: 0754732851

    Benson Lombo
    View to Taita Hills from Ngangao peak