Udzungwa Mountains National Park
Udzungwa Mountains National Park
4.5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Monika W
3 contributions
Jan 2021
Wonderful hike, a beautiful place for swimming under a waterfall. A guide is needed. I recommend trail the Sanje waterfall and especially with the guide Renata. Professional support all the way, she show to us many animals, beautiful places near the waterfall. Very very nice lady.
Written January 12, 2021
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stonestacker52
Flint Hills, Kansas303 contributions
Aug 2014 • Couples
We did the hike to the Sanje Waterfall . The 550 foot drop is fantastic. It is the longest waterfall in Tanzania. The hike is fairly strenuous, but several 70 year olds made it. There are lots of birds and monkeys with a number of them being endemic. We saw the Iringa red colobus. Well worth the hike. The trail is well maintained.
Written August 21, 2014
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Paul B
3 contributions
Feb 2018 • Family
The circuit hike is longer and slightly more difficult than up and back to the falls, but we had a wonderful guide (Petu) and saw giant millipedes, a black mamba snake, three types of monkeys...then enjoyed a much-needed swim in the pool underneath the third falls. A magical and tiring day!
Written February 21, 2018
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Krzysztof K
Barcelona, Spain34 contributions
Feb 2017 • Couples
We did the Sanje Falls circuit. It was beautiful and very pleasant, althougt really hot - take a lot of water!
The price though was ridiculous, so if you are on a low budget - it's not worth the price!
It's a recurrent topic in Tanzania: if you charge me 48 USD (park fee, compulsory guiding fee, VAT) for a 3h walk to a waterfall, which anywhere else would be for free, I expect a red carpet and a cable car to take me there.
Instead, there are some old and non-informative signs, paths are maintained reasonably, but still some trunks laying across the path. There is some railing with nails protruding upwards, asking me to impale my hand on them.
Then, the guide - a charming and helpful young man with some command of English, and some factual knowledge - expecting a good tip, as he is a VOLUNTEER.
Now I ask - who stole my money?
The price though was ridiculous, so if you are on a low budget - it's not worth the price!
It's a recurrent topic in Tanzania: if you charge me 48 USD (park fee, compulsory guiding fee, VAT) for a 3h walk to a waterfall, which anywhere else would be for free, I expect a red carpet and a cable car to take me there.
Instead, there are some old and non-informative signs, paths are maintained reasonably, but still some trunks laying across the path. There is some railing with nails protruding upwards, asking me to impale my hand on them.
Then, the guide - a charming and helpful young man with some command of English, and some factual knowledge - expecting a good tip, as he is a VOLUNTEER.
Now I ask - who stole my money?
Written February 13, 2017
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Colin D
23 contributions
Oct 2016 • Friends
The hike was ok but, much like most of Tanzania, best to avoid it. It took about 30 minutes to pay the park entrance fee, due to the grosse inefficiency (there were no other people there), and the cost was close to $40 per person. The hike up was ok but at the end we tipped the guide 10 000 Shillings and he claimed that that was not enough and wanted more, and claimed that he wasn't paid by the park, even though we paid $20 for him. The Tanzanian travelling with us stated that this was ridiculous and that the tip was vey generous. Just another example of a local attempting to rip off a tourist.
Written November 9, 2016
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ChristianNatusch
Morelia, Mexico120 contributions
Aug 2014 • Family
Easy walk up, about 45 minutes. Had the entire waterfall - top - to ourselves. The view is beyond words. You feel like you can see the curvature of the earth. A close 2nd to Victoria Falls.
Written April 4, 2015
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Shay M
Las Vegas, NV194 contributions
Mar 2014 • Friends
fantastic area to hike, not very touristic, great scenery walk, you can get lucky and get some elephants on the way.
no facilities within the area so get yourself ready with food, drinks etc.
limited accommodations nearby, but the existing spot are quite sufficient for either bungalow or tent camping.
no facilities within the area so get yourself ready with food, drinks etc.
limited accommodations nearby, but the existing spot are quite sufficient for either bungalow or tent camping.
Written February 5, 2015
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EvangeliaIringa
Iringa31 contributions
Sep 2014 • Friends
Nature at its best!!!! You need to walk uphill for about two hours to reach the top but what awaits you is the most spectacular view ever!!!!!!!!! The cataracts are breathtaking!!!!!! Did the Sanje Falls this time but will definitely do the two day stint and sleep in tents in the park next time.
Written October 3, 2014
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Margot P
Korora, Australia1,105 contributions
Jun 2015 • Couples
We took the 2 hour up to Sanje falls and colobus monkeys, and 2 hours down. It is a continuous steady steep walk, but the guide paces well (take water). The views on the way and especially from the top are very special. And then seeing two species of primates that only live here ..........well!!
Written September 1, 2015
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Violeta K
Douglas, UK23 contributions
Jul 2015 • Friends
Beautifull park,great for hiking with some wonderful sights and viewpoints.The Sanje waterfall plunges 183 metres surrounded by lush tropical flora.There are alot of birds,insects and we were lucky to watch a red colobus.
Written July 26, 2015
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nwagenaar
Sandiway, UK57 contributions
What footwear and clothes would you recommend for doing the Sanje waterfall hike in August?
Team Silas Tanzania🇹🇿
Mikumi National Park, Tanzania22 contributions
Yes,it is possible to do hiking on august.
Mark V
Amersfoort, The Netherlands375 contributions
Hello, is this trail to do with childeren agedd 6 and 9?
how are the hotels expenses in there
Team Silas Tanzania🇹🇿
Mikumi National Park, Tanzania22 contributions
The hotel expenses are affordable
emmah20142014
Mombasa, Kenya
Hi!!
what are the charges to visit the marine?
Shay M
Las Vegas, NV194 contributions
Hi,
Udzungwa Mountains is a land national park, not marine park.
can't recall exactly the charges, but quite low (something around $15-$20 maybe).
hope that helps :)
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- Sun - Sat 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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