Udzungwa Mountains National Park was established in 1992 and officially opened by the former President and founder of WWF (World Wildlife Fund for Nature) Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands. The word “Udzungwa” comes from the word “Wadsungwa” referring to one of the native sub tribes of the “Hehe” people who once lived in the slopes of the mountains.
The park covers an area of 1990km2 where geographically, 20% of the total area lies in Morogoro region while the remaining 80% being in the southern highland region of Iringa.
These are places of interest inside the park, where tourists can visit, typically for its inherent or exhibited natural or cultural value, historical significance, natural or built beauty, offering leisure, adventure and amusement.
The park has a lot of natural water falls as river streams are flowing producing the fascinating sounds in the heavy forest.
The Park offers chance to go summit to highest peaks of Luhomero and Mwanihana. The activity can best be carried out throughout the year, but dry season is the most convenient time for most mountain climbers.
Tropical Rainforest with 2500 different plant species including three endemic plants and 160 plant species of medicinal value.
Eleven primate species with two being endemic (Sanje Crested Mangabey and Iringa Red Colobus Monkeys).
The park has various tourism activities that visitors can do during their stay. These activities includes;
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