GIBB'S FARM
TANZANIA
LOCALE
Area (ha): | 16 |
Altitude (m): | 1740 |
# Species*: | 132 |
# Excl Vagrants*: | 132 |
# Endemics*: | 1 |
# Near Endemics*: | 3 |
Species/100 ha*: | 814.8 |
*Based on partial or incomplete data. | |
Habitat: Cultivated, forest |
ABOUT THE BIRDING
Gibb's Farm is a working farm near Ngorongoro Crater. It grows organic coffee, vegetables, and fruit. It's a convenient stop between Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro, as it's located mid-way between the two. The farm is nestled among forested slopes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and has lush vegetation on the property that attracts numerous bird species. A number of trails lead into the forest, where it's possible to find Elephant as well as birds.
LOCATION OF SITE
Gibb's Farm is located 5 km from the village of Karatu, midway between Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater.