The Uluguru Mountains are part of the Eastern Arc Mountain range in eastern Tanzania, renowned for their high biodiversity and ancient forests. They are a vital watershed for the Ruvu River, which supplies Dar es Salaam. The highest point of the main range is 2,630 meters. Forests are home to numerous endemic species of birds, insects, and plants, including the Uluguru bush shrike. It offers opportunities for trekking, birdwatching, and experiencing local culture, though much of the original forest cover has been depleted by human settlement, especially at lower altitudes. The area is home to the Luguru people, with more than 151,000 people living in over 50 villages.
We organised a hike with a local guide (50,000 TZS), who brought us to the starting point on his motorbike early in the morning. We started our walk at the Rock Garden Bar at an elevation of 509 meters and hiked for around one and a half hours to the Choma waterfalls at 1200 meters. The whole hike was around 4.5 kilometres long. It’s a bit of a slippery path, so the way down took us two hours.
Parking location – Morogoro: 6.824001S 37.690035E (🚻,💦,🔌,🚿,🅿️50,000 TZS)