Udzungwa Mountains National Park
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Udzungwa Mountains National Park
Udzungwa Mountains National Park - Tanzania - Best Tourist Guide
Being Part of the Eastern Arc Mountains, Udzungwa National Park is home to a fascinating diversity of life. Eastern Arc Mountain’ which is famous for its high concentration of endemic species of animals and plants is an important biodiversity hotspot on earth.
The park has a variety of landforms including rolling hills, mountains, valleys, and waterfalls that make the park outstanding scenic. Nature Lovers can explore mountain forests for several rare, endemic, and endangered species of flora and fauna including endemic species of range mangabey, Iringa red colobus, and endemic Udzungwa Forest Partridge and Rufous wing sunbird.
The park offers several spectacular waterfalls including the biggest waterfall in the National park system in Tanzania, The Sanje waterfall with 170m
Why Go on safari in Udzungwa Mountains National Park
The spectacular mountains scenery, grasslands, rocks, rivers and waterfalls and unique collection of flora and fauna are the treasure-trove of Udzungwa National Park.
The wildlife spotted in the park includes elephants, leopards, bush bucks, duikers, palm civets, Miombo genets, elephant shrews and hyenas. In addition to the wild animals the park also harbours some species of primates. Among the primates Iringa red colobus and the Sanje crested Mangabey are the unique ones.
With more than 400 species of birds, the park is also a treat for bird-lovers. Some common birds include crowned eagles, ruppells vultures, woodland kingfishers, silvery cheeked hornbills marabous, malachite kingfishers, and trumpeter hornbills.
Your trips can be tailor-made according to your travel preferences, what you want to see, and the time of year, so don’t hesitate to let your operator know exactly what you want in your Tanzania Safari.
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Best Time To Visit Udzungwa Mountains National Park
When to Visit Udzungwa Mountains National Park for safaris
Generally, Tanzania is best to visit in the dry-season months of July – October when the parks are dry and wildlife viewing is dramatic, easy, and action-packed.
LOW SEASON:
1st April to June 15th and 15th Nov to 15th Dec
If you are looking for an intimate exclusive safari but affordable Kenya Safari, this is the best time to visit.
The best places to visit include the Masai Mara, Amboseli, Samburu, and lake Nakuru among many others.
high SEASON:
Jan 10th to 1st April and 1st Nov to 15th Dec
One of the most considered seasons to travel and visit East Africa, including Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Easy to spot the big five and the big cats of the Masai Mara, Amboseli, and Samburu other major parks.
PEAK SEASON:
15th June to 30th Oct, 15th Dec to 10th Jan
An action-filled season to witness the great wildebeest migration and crossings in Kenya is during this season.
In case you are looking for the best adventures, then this is the best fit for you
Udzungwa Mountains National Park Entrance Fee
Park Fees to Udzungwa Mountains National Park
Udzungwa Mountains National Park Entrance fee
Below are the Udzungwa Mountains National Park entry fees for 2024
Citizen | Resident | Non-Resident | |||
Adults TSH | Child TSH | Adults USD | Child USD | Adults USD | Child USD |
NA | NA | 15 | 5 | 30 | 10 |
Please note the rates are subject to change.
How to Pay for Udzungwa Mountains National Park Fees
How do you pay for Udzungwa Mountains National Park Fees? To pay for Park Fees, you will have to visit the Tanapa Account, create an account, and select Udzungwa Mountains National Park to pay for the park fees.
How to Pay
- Online Payment:
Some parks allow online payment of park entrance fees, and some do not. Always check official websites for updated data on how to pay your park fees online.
You can generate a permit ticket at the park entrance gates and pay using your preferred payment method like credit card or M-pesa.
2. Payment at Park Gates:
Some parks accept payments at the entrance via mobile money or credit cards. Always ask your Tour operator, our team member, or the national park authority to check if you can pay at the park gates.
Most National Parks accept major credit cards like Visa and Mastercard. American Express is not recommended.
Most national parks do not accept Cash payments; if it happens they do, then it should be in both Tanzanian Shillings (TZS) or USD.
Tanzania National Parks FAQs
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