Udzungwa
Size:
1,990 sq km (770 sq miles).
Location:
Five hours (350 km/215 miles) from Dar es Salaam;
65 kms (40 miles) southwest of Mikumi.
How to get there:
Drive from Dar es Salaam or Mikumi National Park.
To do:
From a two-hour hike to the waterfall to camping safaris.
Combine with nearby Mikumi or en route to Ruaha.
Wildlife:
Sanje crested Mangabey, Iringa red colobus, Rungwecerbus kipunji,
Matundu dwarf Galago, Mountain dwarf Galago, Hyrax, Squirrel.
Birds:
Rufous-winged Sunbird, Udzungwa Partridge.
Best time:
Possible year round although slippery in the rains. The dry
season is June-October before the short rains but be
prepared for rain anytime.
Accommodation:
Camping inside the park. Bring all food and supplies.
Two modest but comfortable lodges with en-suite rooms
within 1km of the park entrance.
Source: TANAPA.
Download here a pdf with a
more detailed description of this park.
