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The park is unique by hosting some of the endemic flora and fauna that cannot be found anywhere on earth hence referred to as the “centre of endemism.” The vegetation is absolutely pristine with closed canopy cover, woodland and moorland at higher altitude. The park is honored to be the Galapagos of Africa and one of the fewer remaining “biodiversity hotspots” of the world. Udzungwa is a magnet for hikers; with an excellent network of forest trails that include the popular half-day ramble to Sanje waterfall which visitors are attaracted to see primates like sanje mangabey and Iringa coloubus Monkey, forest birds, amphibians, reptiles, plants and much more. Brief History of the Park The area was gazzeted to be a National Park in 1992 with an area of 1990 sqkm. The word “Udzungwa” originated from the word “Wadsungwa” referring to one of the native sub tribes of the “Hehe” people who once lived on the lower slopes of the mountains.
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Getting there
By Air: Charted flights through nearby two airstrips of Msolwa and Kilombero
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By Road: The park can be accessed by road network from Dar es salaam (380km) or from Arusha, Kilimanjaro and Mbeya.
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Climate
The park receives short rains from October to November and heavy rains from mid March to May. “Dry season (June – September) short rains starts from October to November and thoughtful wet season starts from (November to April) when wild flowers are flourishing and plentiful of butterflies. For bird watchers December to February is their best time as most migratory birds are nesting in the park and easily spotted.”. The maximum temperature is 310 C in October, with the minimum temperature of 21 0 C in July
Attractions
• Waterfalls
There is a number of waterfalls including the famous Sanje waterfall which plunges 170 metres through
a misty spray into the forested valley below. This waterfall is the highest waterfalls
in the national parks system in Tanzania. Other waterfalls include; Prince Bernhard, Njokamoni, Mwaya, Sonjo
and Msolwa that spice your visit.
• Reptiles
A number of Reptiles and Amphibians with the endemic
Udzungwa lizards (Cnemaspis Udzungwae) and
(Phrynobatrachus Udzungwensis) also with endemic
chameleons are also available.
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• Primates
Udzungwa is a primate park and currently 11 species has been identified. Among of them two species found nowhere else in the world, the Sanje Crested Mangabey (Cercocebus galeritus sanjei) and Iringa Red Colobus Monkey (Colobus gordonolum).
• Butterflies
Over 250 species of butterflies including the endemic Charaxes Lucyae Mwanihanae, Papilio hornimanii Mwanihanae and Baliochilla Mwanihanae have been identified making udzungwa an ideal place for those who wish to see this paradise of butterfly.
• Natural Spring
Natural springs on the upper stream of the catchment forest forming various permanent rivers (Lofia, Msosa, Mwaya, Mkula, Rumemo, Sonjo, Ruipa) that flow and pour water to the famous Kilombero Valley. Visiting this springs listening water spashing on the rocks leaves a memory to remember.
• Cultural and Historical sites:
Udzungwa Mountains National Park contains more documented cultural and historical sites than any other Tanzanian Park. Within the park there are a number of historical and cultural sites that offer the chance to explore the history of different tribes from the Southern
