TPC: Birding in the area

Ana checking out some birds

Just south of Moshi is a massive sugar plantation, Tanganyika Planting Company, more commonly known as TPC. It has over 8,000 ha (20,000 acres) of sugar cane though the area of land it manages is so large that multiple villages are within the vast expanse. There are also fallow patches and a river that runs along the west border, which allows for some pretty decent birding and short hikes.

It only takes about a half hour to reach TPC and although it has taken us some time to identify the good spots for hikes and birdwatching, now that we know it is a very accessible "quick" place to get out of town for a bit. The staff of TPC seem to have no problem with people wandering around and the fallow areas have the typical dry acacia scrub found in the surrounding area.

TPC also has a "club" which as quite excellent food, a golf course, and a "river house", which can be rented. Many of the amenities are in place for foreign staff as it is far enough outside of town that people prefer it to be it's own little city. In fact, it runs almost like it's own country with a hospital and public services (electricity, water) funded through various projects to ensure the company has a positive impact on the surrounding communities.

A big cut root.