Udzungwa Mountains National Park is a beautiful and biodiverse national park located in south-central Tanzania. It was established in 1992 and covers an area of approximately 1,990 square kilometers (770 square miles). The park is part of the Eastern Arc Mountains, a chain of ancient mountains known for their high levels of endemism and biodiversity. Udzungwa Mountains National Park is recognized as one of the top biodiversity hotspots in Tanzania. It is home to a wide variety of plant and animal species, some of which are found nowhere else in the world. The park’s isolation and unique climatic conditions have led to the evolution of many endemic species

Destination Overview

Popular: Hiking, walking, waterfalls. 

Size: 1,990 km²

Climate: Long rains are from March to June; Accessible year around. 

Accessibility: By road

Activities: Walking Safaris, Hiking Game viewing, Filming and Photographic tourism, bird watching.