Southern Highlands
Overview
The best time to visit is between end November and March. Distance from Dar es Salaam to Mbeya is about 822.2 km. So, I would advise you fly to Mbeya rather than driving.
Lake Ngosi, Kimani Waterfalls, Kitulo Garden, God Bridge, Matema Beach and Pottery Market
The Tanzania southern highlands offer breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife.
FULL ITINERARY
• Drive to Poloto Mountains and hike to Lake Ngozi - second largest crater lake in Africa. A hike to Lake Ngosi is short, 1.7km to the viewpoint. It is steep going down to the lake and it is not a must to walk down, one can still have the best view from the top
• Then, drive to Kimani waterfalls in Mpanga-Kipengere Game Reserve and spend the overnight at the cottages
• Clothing – sunny days with cool evenings
• After breakfast, drive to Kitulo National Park is at an elevation of 2,600 metres between the
peaks of the Kipengere and Poroto Mountains. Locals refers to the Kitulo Plateau as "Bustani ya Mungu" ("The Garden of God"), while botanists have referred to it as the "Serengeti of Flowers". Overnight at Kitulo bandas
• Matamba ridge walk is about 14km, round trip. It is pretty flat at the top, so an easy walk. There is a river to cross on the way back, and you might need to take off your shoes if it is
in full capacity
• Drive to Tukuyu for Kapologwe waterfalls & cave, and God’s bridge
• Bonfire, Dinner and overnight at Tukuyu
• Drive to Mt. Rungwe starting point, Hike Mount Rungwe Nature Forest Reserve, at an altitude of 2,981 meters above sea level. The trail to Mt. Rungwe is clear, and easy. It is cold at the summit, the highest peak in Southern Tanzania.
• Leave for Matema Beach (Lake Nyasa) after the descent. Overnight at Lakeshore Hotel
• Relaxation day by the beach
• Visit Bujonde Island, ikombe pottery market, and/or bat cave
• Overnight at Lakeshore Hotel
After breakfast, drive to Songwe Airport for a return flight to Dar es Salaam.
- Guiding Fee
- Guiding Fee Permit and Entrance Fees
- Transport during the trip
- Group Porters (transport of tents, cooking equipments etc for the group)
- Drinking Water
- Accomodation
- All Taxes / VAT
- AirPort Transfers
- International Flights ( From / To Home )
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
- Alcohol Drinks
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Rescue Fee
- Sleeping Bags
- Climbing Gear
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- Guiding Fee
- Guiding Fee Permit and Entrance Fees
- Transport during the trip
- Group Porters (transport of tents, cooking equipments etc for the group)
- Drinking Water
- Accomodation
- All Taxes / VAT
- AirPort Transfers
- International Flights ( From / To Home )
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
- Alcohol Drinks
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Rescue Fee
- Sleeping Bags
- Climbing Gear
