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Udzungwa Mountains National Park
Rainforest hiking and the Sanje Falls
- Altitude
- 250 – 2,576 m
- Highest point
- Lohomero Peak
- From Dar es Salaam
- 350 km · 5–6 hrs
- From Mikumi
- 65 km
- Known for
- Sanje Falls, endemic monkeys
- Best for
- Hiking
About Udzungwa
Udzungwa is part of the ancient Eastern Arc Mountains and one of Africa's richest forests for biodiversity. The only way to explore it is on foot, along trails that climb from lowland forest to montane grassland.
It is home to species found nowhere else, including the Sanje mangabey, the Iringa red colobus, the Udzungwa forest partridge and the rufous-winged sunbird.
Sanje Waterfalls
The park's best-known hike leads to the 170-metre Sanje Falls, which drop over a rock face into a pool where you can swim. Keep walking to the top for views across the Kilombero Valley.
Things to do
Sanje Falls hike
A half-day rainforest hike to the falls and the plunge pool at the base.
Primate walks
Look for red colobus and the endemic Sanje mangabey.
Multi-day treks
Camp in the forest on longer trails for a true expedition.
Getting there
350 km from Dar es Salaam (5–6 hours via the Morogoro–Iringa highway), or 65 km from Mikumi, so it pairs naturally with a Mikumi safari.
When to go
June to October for dry trails. In the wet season the forest and waterfalls are at their best, but paths can be slippery.
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