Udzungwa Mountains National Park
Tanzania
Udzungwa Mountains National Park is a lush rainforest park for walking, with waterfalls and trails of different lengths. It is part of the Eastern Arc Mountains, known for plants and animals found nowhere else.
- Location
- Iringa and Morogoro regions, southern Tanzania
- Best time
- Jun to Oct
- Known for
- Rainforest hiking and rare primates
Wildlife & Animals
The park is known for its primates, including the Iringa red colobus and the Sanje mangabey, both found only in this area. Walking is the way to explore, with guided hikes that include the Sanje waterfalls.
Birds
Many forest birds live here, including some species that are rare and found only in the Eastern Arc Mountains.
Best Time To Visit
Trails are easiest in the drier months from June to October. In the rainy season paths are muddy and slippery.
Getting There
The park is a few hours by road from Mikumi and from Iringa, so it fits well with a Mikumi and Ruaha route.
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