Kitulo National Park: established as a national park in 2005 by the government with the main aim of preserving this area for the proper growth of various plant species and flowers Kitulo National Park is located in the Southern region of Tanzania and it is ranked as the 14th national park in the country.
Kitulo National Park covers a total surface area of about 412 square kilometers managed by the Tanzania National Park Authority (TANAPA), famously known for hosting around 350 plant species and over 45 orchids species such as; giant lobelias, aloes, red hot poker, geraniums, yellow-orange, lilies among others.
The national park is one of the best safari destinations to have a safari adventure from while in the republic of Uganda as you get to have some of the best times in the country and because of the beauty it holds thousands travel from far and near to come and have a glimpse of the parks stunning environment.
Tourist attractions in Kitulo National Park.
there are other attractions in the park that tourists can see as they tour around the park Apart from the plant species and flowers, these include; a variety of birds such as; the lesser kestrel, Njombe cisticola, the rare Denham’s bustard, kitenge seedeater, mountain marsh widow, open-billed storks, red knobbed coot, endangered blue swallow, European white stork, pallid harrier, pallid harrier, mountain buzzard, knob-billed duck, common buzzard among others.
several wildlife species such as; chimpanzees, lizards, red chalk hawk, njembe stalk singer, spiders, chameleons, steppe harrier, kipengere seedeater, reedbucks, waterbucks, elands and their other insect species and butterfly species, vervet monkeys and kipungi monkeys and the stunning three waterfalls such as; Mwakipembo waterfall, Nhumbe waterfall, Usalama waterfall and many others.
Activities to do in Kitulo National Park.
Wildlife viewing.
Wildlife viewing is also a common safari activity that sightseers can carry out as they get to sightsee numerous wildlife in the national park which includes; chimpanzees, lizards, red chalk hawks, njembe stalksinger, spiders, chameleon, steppe harriers, kitenge seedeater, reedbucks, waterbucks, elands and their other insect species and butterfly species which are commonly seen within the forestry park. More so, there are primate species such as; vervet monkeys and kipungi monkeys and many others.
Canoeing.
Kitulo National Park is also famously known for canoeing safari activities sightseers can opt to go for canoeing activities as they get to marvel at the stunning lakes such as; Lake Ngozi considered to be the second largest crater in the whole of Africa and Lake Nyasa. they can also choose to canoe from Matema Beach getting chances to interact with the local people and learn more about their culture and traditions and how they live their daily lifestyles.
Apart from the above-mentioned activities, there are other safari activities that can be carried out in the national park and these include; hiking and mountaineering bird watching, and guided nature walks
How to get to Kitulo National Park.
Kitulo National Park can be accessed by the use of various means of transport including; road transport or air transport. for those who choose to jump on long trips, they can opt to hire private cars or use public means and this always gives them chances to explore through the beautiful landscapes of the country as they go through Myeba town and Matamba village. And to access the park this drive goes for about 60 kilometers via Isyonji road. More so, other people can opt to use air transport due to their tight schedules and they get to book their flights from Njombe Airport or Songwe Airport, which will lead them straight to the park.
Where to stay in Kitulo National Park.
In Kitulo National Park, there are accommodation facilities, where sightseers can stay and include seasonal campsites, which include; Maua campsite, Mwakipembo campsite, Landmark hotel, Mbeya Garden City Hotel, Mikuyu Royal Hotel, Royal Tughimbe Hotel, Mbeya hotel, Hunge lodge, Diliku mini motel, blue canoe safari camp, matema lake shore resort, Mama izengo guest, god’s garden hotel and many others.
Contact our trusted tour operators for more information about Kitulo the park and book with our tours and travel companies such as; Focus East African Tours who offer the best tour packages while on your safari in Tanzania.
