Sanje waterfall
A half-day hike to a series of falls with natural pools.
Udzungwa Mountains National Park
Rainforest, waterfalls and endemic monkeys
- Best time
- June – October (drier trails)
- Recommended stay
- 1 – 2 days
- Nearest airport
- Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
- Main attraction
- Sanje waterfall & rare primates
About Udzungwa Mountains
The Udzungwa Mountains are part of the ancient Eastern Arc range, often called the Galápagos of Africa for their many endemic species. There are no roads inside the park: you explore on foot.
The most popular trail climbs to the Sanje waterfall, which drops about 170 metres through the forest. The park is close to Mikumi, so the two combine well.
- Size
- ≈ 1,990 km²
- Sanje falls
- ≈ 170 m
- Drive from Dar
- ≈ 6 h
What makes it special
Endemic primates
Iringa red colobus and the Sanje crested mangabey.
Mwanihana peak trail
A 2–3 day hike to the second-highest peak in the range.
What you can see and do
- Iringa red colobus
- Sanje crested mangabey
- Black-and-white colobus
- Udzungwa partridge
- Forest birds
- Butterflies
Hiking
Trails from 1 hour to several days.
Waterfalls
Primate walks
When to go
June – October (drier trails)
- January: Good
- February: Good
- March: Rainy / low season
- April: Rainy / low season
- May: Rainy / low season
- June: Best
- July: Best
- August: Best
- September: Best
- October: Best
- November: Good
- December: Good
- Best
- Good
- Rainy / low season
Recommended stay: 1 – 2 days
Getting there
About 6 hours by road from Dar es Salaam via Mikumi; 1.5 hours from Mikumi National Park.
Nearest airports & airstrips
- Julius Nyerere International AirportDAR
Entry and conservation fees
| Fee | Amount (USD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation fee — adult non-resident | On request | Rate on request (+18% VAT) |
| Vehicle entry fee | On request | Rate on request |
Park fees are included in SASU Tours packages. Current official rates are confirmed in your quotation.
Park and conservation fees are set by TANAPA, NCAA and the Zanzibar authorities and can change. Figures shown are indicative; your quotation always uses the current official rates.
Requirements & safety
- Good walking shoes; trails are steep and can be muddy
- Hiking is with a park guide
Udzungwa Mountains in pictures
Tours & safaris
Packages that visit Udzungwa Mountains
Wildlife Safaris
Bush & Beach: Mikumi, Udzungwa & Saadani
Dar es Salaam · Mikumi · Udzungwa · Saadani
- Game drives
- Waterfall hike
- Beach
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