UDZUNGWA MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK is the largest of the Eastern Arc Forest Mountains that rise from coastal belt of Tanzania with altitude ranges of 245 to 2780 m. It covers the area of about 2720 sq.km with variety of vegetation and hosts habitant for different species. It is the home of endemic species that does not appear anywhere else. These includes Uhehe red colobus monkeys, Sanje crested mangabey monkeys and several endemic birds species. The list of endemic is still growing. Recent documented discoveries include Matunda dwarf galago, the kipunji monkey, the world’s largest species of elephant shrew, and species of francolin and the Rufus-winged sun bird. There are no roads in the national parks but there are a lot of guided walking trails. Through guided walking there’s a big chance of spotting the endemic monkeys, elephants, buffalo, lion, leopard, rare Abbott’s duiker, bushbuck, African wild dog, eland, waterbuck and sable. In the national park also you will find attractive Sanje waterfalls that drops from about 305 m( 1000 ft.) in the valley into a pool where swimming is allowed. Most tourist visits udzungwa as a day trip from Mikumi National park. The best time to visit the Udzungwa National park is June to October which is the dry season. The visits are not recommended during rainy season March to May. Accommodation is done at Mikumi Wildlife camp and Vuma Hill Tented camp. The tourist who wants to explore the park more thoroughly may stay at Udzungwa Mountain View Hotel.
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