UDZUNGWA

Udzungwa Mountains National Park is a mesmerizing and ecologically significant protected area. Spanning over 1,990 square kilometers, this national park is part of the Eastern Arc Mountains, a chain of ancient mountain ranges in East Africa. The park offers excellent hiking trails, stunning waterfalls such as the Sanje Waterfalls which stands at a proud 170 meters high, and chances to encounter endangered species such as the Udzungwa red colobus monkey and Udzungwa partridge. 

 

The park is renowned for its exceptional biodiversity, earning its reputation as one of Africa's top biodiversity hotspots. The park boasts a rich variety of flora and fauna, with many species found nowhere else on Earth. It is estimated that the park shelters over 2,500 plant species, including numerous endemic and rare species. The park's vegetation ranges from lowland forests to montane forests, with a diverse array of ecosystems in between. This variety of habitats supports an abundance of wildlife, including over 400 bird species, 120 mammal species, and countless reptiles, amphibians, and insects.