Udzungwa Mountains

Udzungwa National park is a magnificent wildlife sanctuary that is located in central Tanzania between the Iringa and Morogoro regions within the eastern arc mountains, 60 kilometres south of the Mikumi National Park. It covers an area of a total of 1,992 square kilometres comprised of Miombo woodland, grassland, tropical rainforest, and mountain forests.

The park is also a great habitat for an abundance of wildlife and fascinating birdlife. It is a beautiful forest park and a great habitat for various monkeys, including the rare Iringa Red colobus and the Sanje crested manga bush.

Because of the villages, markets and plantations, this is a pleasant change when combined with other safari areas during your Tanzania Safari.

Best Time To Visit Udzungwa Mountain

The best time to visit the Udzungwa Mountain National Park is during the dry season which lasts from June to October. Animals can be found gathering around the water sources due to the scarcity of water. Also, the thin vegetation makes wildlife sightings easier.

The Park also has a rainy season which takes place from November to May. The precipitation can make the roads quite slippery and hard to navigate. During the rainy season, visitors can spot the many delightful butterflies thriving within the park.

Dry/High Season (June-October)	Wet/Low Season (November-March)
Game viewing is at its best	Beautiful nature and lively colourful surroundings
Dry weather makes the skies clear and sunny days	Afternoon and evening thunderstorms
Morning and evening can be colder	Many roads can be found muddy and hard to explore
Fewer mosquitoes and insects	Fewer crowds and more private safari experience

Wildlife In Udzungwa Mountain

Like other national parks in Tanzania, Udzungwa Mountain National Park is also home to several wildlife species. These include the buffalo, lion, leopard, African wild dogs, eland, Abbott’s duiker, Kipunji and some exceptional animals like grey-faced sengi.

You can see the Iringa red colobus and the Sanje crested mangabey live only in this park and never can be found anywhere else in the world.

Other mammal species also can be seen in Udzungwa Mountain National Park including Bushbuck, greater kudu, Harvey’s Red duiker, bush duiker, palm civets, hyenas, sun squirrels, elephants, hippos and so on.

Besides the rich wildlife, the park is also home to more than 400 bird species including the African marabou, crowned eagle, Ruppell’s vulture and the African hobby.

Activities To Do In Udzungwa

There are multiple activities to do in Udzungwe Mountain National Park which can be considered by tourists. The hiking trail is the most popular and exciting safari activity to do in the region. Explore the wildlife with an experienced guide and get authentic views of rich flora and fauna.

Visitors also get engaged in bike rides that make them enjoy the beautiful scenery along with several wildlife species. Apart from the wildlife safari activities, visitors can also explore the charming Sanje Waterfall and its glory.

Top Activities To Do In Udzungwa

• Walking Safari
• Cycling/Bike Riding
• Cycling/Bike Riding