Today we drive through the Arusha National Park. The park is not that big, but we see a wide variety of animals: monkeys and giraffes, water birds, small animals and warthog families.
Kenya white-eye
Keniaanse brilvogel
Zosterops flavilateralis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/640 sec at F4.5, ISO 10000, distance 12.1 m
The photo shows a Kenya white-eye (Zosterops flavilateralis). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Zosteropidae. The photo was taken at Kili Seasons Hotel at 06:34 on Wednesday November 12, 2025.
Red-headed weaver
Scharlaken wever
Anaplectes rubriceps
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 2500, distance 5.03 m
The photo shows a Red-headed weaver (Anaplectes rubriceps). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Ploceidae. The photo was taken at Kili Seasons Hotel at 06:41 on Wednesday November 12, 2025.
Spotted palm thrush
Gevlekte palmlijster
Cichladusa guttata
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 6400, distance 5.40 m
The photo shows a Spotted palm thrush (Cichladusa guttata). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Muscicapidae. The photo was taken at Usa River, Arusha, Tanzania at 07:43 on Wednesday November 12, 2025.
Broad-billed roller
Breedbekscharrelaar
Eurystomus glaucurus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 2500, distance 56.6 m
The photo shows a Broad-billed roller (Eurystomus glaucurus). It is a bird in the order Coraciiformes and the family Coraciidae. The photo was taken at Usa River, Arusha, Tanzania at 08:23 on Wednesday November 12, 2025.
African green pigeon
Afrikaanse papegaaiduif
Treron calvus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 2000, distance 61.3 m
The photo shows a African green pigeon (Treron calvus). It is a bird in the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae. The photo was taken at Usa River, Arusha, Tanzania at 08:23 on Wednesday November 12, 2025.
Little bee-eater
Dwergbijeneter
Merops pusillus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 320, distance 10 m
The photo shows a Little bee-eater (Merops pusillus). It is a bird in the order Coraciiformes and the family Meropidae. The photo was taken at Arusha, Tanzania at 09:09 on Wednesday November 12, 2025.
Giraffe
Giraffe
Giraffa camelopardalis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 1600, distance 189 m
The photo shows a Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis). It is a animal in the order Artiodactyla and the family Giraffidae. The photo was taken at Arusha, Tanzania at 09:15 on Wednesday November 12, 2025.
Thick-billed weaver
Dikbekwever
Amblyospiza albifrons
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 800, distance 28.1 m
The photo shows a Thick-billed weaver (Amblyospiza albifrons). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Ploceidae. The photo was taken at Arusha, Tanzania at 09:33 on Wednesday November 12, 2025.
Taveta weaver
Tavetawever
Ploceus castaneiceps
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 2000, distance 13.5 m
The photo shows a Taveta weaver (Ploceus castaneiceps). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Ploceidae. The photo was taken at Arusha, Tanzania at 09:46 on Wednesday November 12, 2025.
Suni
Nesotragus moschatus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1000 sec at F4.5, ISO 10000, distance 15.9 m
The photo shows a Suni (Nesotragus moschatus). It is a animal in the order Artiodactyla and the family Bovidae. The photo was taken at Arusha National Park at 10:30 on Wednesday November 12, 2025.
African sacred ibis
Heilige ibis
Threskiornis aethiopicus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 640, distance 29.9 m
The photo shows a African sacred ibis (Threskiornis aethiopicus). It is a bird in the order Pelecaniformes and the family Threskiornithidae. The photo was taken at Arusha National Park at 10:38 on Wednesday November 12, 2025.
African jacana
Lelieloper
Actophilornis africanus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 800, distance 34.4 m
The photo shows a African jacana (Actophilornis africanus). It is a bird in the order Charadriiformes and the family Jacanidae. The photo was taken at Arusha National Park at 11:28 on Wednesday November 12, 2025.
Tropical boubou
Tropische fiskaal
Laniarius major
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 2500, distance 18.3 m
The photo shows a Tropical boubou (Laniarius major). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Malaconotidae. The photo was taken at Arusha National Park at 11:38 on Wednesday November 12, 2025.
Olive-headed greenbul
Olijfkopbuulbuul
Arizelocichla olivaceiceps
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F5.0, ISO 3200, distance 23.7 m
The photo shows a Olive-headed greenbul (Arizelocichla olivaceiceps). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Pycnonotidae. The photo was taken at Arusha National Park at 11:40 on Wednesday November 12, 2025.
Brown-hooded kingfisher
Bruinkapijsvogel
Halcyon albiventris
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 6400, distance 7.38 m
The photo shows a Brown-hooded kingfisher (Halcyon albiventris). It is a bird in the order Coraciiformes and the family Alcedinidae. The photo was taken at Arusha National Park at 11:53 on Wednesday November 12, 2025.
Little grebe
Dodaars
Tachybaptus ruficollis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2500 sec at F5.0, ISO 200, distance 65.0 m
The photo shows a Little grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis). It is a bird in the order Podicipediformes and the family Podicipedidae. The photo was taken at Arusha National Park at 12:28 on Wednesday November 12, 2025.
Break for the guides.
Apple with iPhone 16 Pro back triple camera 15.66mm f/2.8, 1/2439 sec at F2.8, ISO 64
The guides constantly exchange the latest news, especially where the predators can be seen. And the latest gossip of course.
The photo was taken at 12:34 on Wednesday November 12, 2025.
Canoes
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 1600, distance 79.6 m
There are many lakes, but little fishing activity. I expect there to be few fish. The canoes are mainly for active tourists.
The photo was taken at Arusha National Park at 12:39 on Wednesday November 12, 2025.
Southern pochard
Bruine krooneend
Netta erythrophthalma
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 1250, distance 52.0 m
The photo shows a Southern pochard (Netta erythrophthalma). It is a bird in the order Anseriformes and the family Anatidae. The photo was taken at Arusha National Park at 12:52 on Wednesday November 12, 2025.
Greater flamingo
Flamingo
Phoenicopterus roseus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 1250, distance 79.3 m
The photo shows a Greater flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus). It is a bird in the order Phoenicopteriformes and the family Phoenicopteridae. The photo was taken at Arusha National Park at 13:00 on Wednesday November 12, 2025.
Lesser flamingo
Kleine flamingo
Phoeniconaias minor
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 200, distance 127 m
The photo shows a Lesser flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor). It is a bird in the order Phoenicopteriformes and the family Phoenicopteridae. The photo was taken at 13:27 on Wednesday November 12, 2025.
Black-winged stilt
Steltkluut
Himantopus himantopus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 1600, distance 48.3 m
The photo shows a Black-winged stilt (Himantopus himantopus). It is a bird in the order Charadriiformes and the family Recurvirostridae. The photo was taken at Arusha National Park at 13:40 on Wednesday November 12, 2025.
Ruff
Kemphaan
Philomachus pugnax
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 1000, distance 23.5 m
The photo shows a Ruff (Philomachus pugnax). It is a bird in the order Charadriiformes and the family Scolopacidae. The photo was taken at Arusha National Park at 13:40 on Wednesday November 12, 2025.
Crested francolin
Kuiffrankolijn
Dendroperdix sephaena
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 1000, distance 16.0 m
The photo shows a Crested francolin (Dendroperdix sephaena). It is a bird in the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae. The photo was taken at Arusha National Park at 13:46 on Wednesday November 12, 2025.
Hamerkop
Hamerkop
Scopus umbretta
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 2000, distance 14.3 m
The photo shows a Hamerkop (Scopus umbretta). It is a bird in the order Pelecaniformes and the family Scopidae. The photo was taken at Arusha National Park at 13:52 on Wednesday November 12, 2025.
Common wart-hog
Knobbelzwijn
Phacochoerus africanus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 1250, distance 16.4 m
The photo shows a Common wart-hog (Phacochoerus africanus). It is a animal in the order Artiodactyla and the family Suidae. The photo was taken at Arusha National Park at 14:22 on Wednesday November 12, 2025.
Guereza
Oostelijke colobus
Colobus guereza
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 4000, distance 31.8 m
The photo shows a Guereza (Colobus guereza). It is a animal in the order Primates and the family Cercopithecidae. The photo was taken at Arusha National Park at 15:38 on Wednesday November 12, 2025.
Blue monkey
Diadeemmeerkat
Cercopithecus mitis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1250 sec at F4.5, ISO 10000, distance 11.1 m
The photo shows a Blue monkey (Cercopithecus mitis). It is a animal in the order Primates and the family Cercopithecidae. The photo was taken at Arusha National Park at 15:51 on Wednesday November 12, 2025.
Bushbuck
Bosbok
Tragelaphus scriptus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 1000, distance 41.8 m
The photo shows a Bushbuck (Tragelaphus scriptus). It is a animal in the order Artiodactyla and the family Bovidae. The photo was taken at Arusha National Park at 16:15 on Wednesday November 12, 2025.