The History of Mutinondo
Natural history, wildlife and archaeology of the Mutinondo Wilderness Area.
Mushrooms and Mushrooming
During the rains, hunt for the largest edible mushroom in the world, Termitomyces titanicus, the "Chingulungulu"!
Birds of Mutinondo
An Important Bird Area with 374 species, renowned as the best site in the world for the Chestnut-headed Flufftail and the Bar-winged Weaver.
Mammals of Mutinondo
Mutinondo's mammals are truly wild, unfenced and free-range, treat it as an honour when they stay in the area.
Butterflies of Mutinondo
With at least 205 species present, Mutinondo has nearly triple the number of butterflies recorded from the entirety of the U.K.
Botany, Miombo Woodland and Wild Flowers
Over 1600 plant and tree species have been confirmed from the pristine Miombo woodland that surrounds Mutinondo.
Smaller Wildlife of Mutinondo
Mutinondo may have few large mammals around, but the wilderness area is teeming with wildlife, from ornate beetles to colourful grasshoppers.
Grasshoppers and Crickets (Order Orthoptera)
An illustrated checklist of the grasshoppers and crickets of Mutinondo, from true grasshoppers to katydids, locusts and leaf-rolling crickets.
Dragonflies and Damselflies (Order Odonata)
An illustrated checklist of the dragonflies and damselflies of Mutinondo, from emperor dragonflies to jewel damselflies and demoiselles.
History and Prehistory
From microliths and pottery fragments to stone-age artwork, Mutinondo offers an abundance of archaeological clues to the area's heritage.
Inselbergs: Geology and Formation
These massive granite domes, or whalebacks, are a spectacular feature of the Mutinondo Wilderness Area.