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.

Place To visit

Lake Ngosi, Kimani Waterfalls, Kitulo Garden, God Bridge, Matema Beach and Pottery Market

Trekking Details

The Tanzania southern highlands offer breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife.

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FULL ITINERARY

Day 1:

• 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

Day 2:

• 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

Day 3:

• Drive to Tukuyu for Kapologwe waterfalls & cave, and God’s bridge
• Bonfire, Dinner and overnight at Tukuyu

Day 4:

• 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

Day 5:

• Relaxation day by the beach
• Visit Bujonde Island, ikombe pottery market, and/or bat cave
• Overnight at Lakeshore Hotel

Day 6:

After breakfast, drive to Songwe Airport for a return flight to Dar es Salaam.

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