Udzungwa National Park
Udzungwa National Park is a part of the Eastern Arc Mountains known for its fascinating diversity of life. The Eastern Arc Mountains are famous for their high concentration of endemic species of animals and plants, making them a vital biodiversity hotspot on Earth. The park is home to various landforms, including rolling hills, mountains, valleys, and waterfalls, making it an outstanding scenic destination.
With the most excellent altitudinal range of forests in East Africa, the park is inhabited by different wildlife species, including 12 species of primates. Two species, the Iringa Red Colobus and Sanje Mangabey, were discovered in 1979 and are not found anywhere else in the world except in this park. Udzungwa accommodates hundreds of arrays of birds, including the unique Rufous-winged sunbird, making this park one of the most outstanding destinations for birdwatchers.
The park offers several spectacular waterfalls, including the biggest waterfall in Tanzania, the Sanje waterfall, which is 170m high.
Features & Wildlife Species
AREA ACTIVITIES
- Hiking Safaris
- Primate safaris
- Game drives
- Nature walks
- Birding
- Waterfalls hike
WHEN TO VISIT
- The best time to visit this park is between June and October, the dry season.
WHAT TO SEE
- African wild dog, elephants, buffalos, lions, leopards, elands and waterbucks
- 12 species of primates
- Giant Waterfalls
- Forest and mountains
HOW TO GET THERE
- By road – The Park is approximately 7.5 hours’ drive from Dar-es-salaam and about 1.5hrs from Mikumi NP.
- By Flight – As there is no airstrip in Udzungwa, one can take 1.5hr flihgt from DAR to Mikumi then drive to Uduzngwa.
