This park is famous for its flowers, plants and vegetation.
Description
In the southern highlands of Tanzania, Kitulo National Park lays among the alpine grassland and forest in a protected area, including the Kitulo Plateau (“Garden of God” as it is known to local people or “Serengeti of Flowers” to botanists) and Livingstone Forest. Due to the uniqueness of its flora, the Kitulo National Park was the first of its kind in tropical Africa to be created principally for shelter of its flora. This park is located in both the Mbeya region and Iringa region, covers 412.9 square kilometers (159 square miles), and is governed by the Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA).
About Kitulo National Park
- Size: 412.9 sq km (159 sq miles)
- Location: Southern Tanzania.
When to go
From December to April, wildflowers are at their peak of beauty. When it is sunnier (i.e. from September to November), there are more hiking opportunities but less for botany enthusiasts. In the summer months of June, July, and August, the weather can be foggy and cold.
What to do
While there are currently mediocre hiking trails, a formal trail system will soon be developed. In the meantime, there is open walking across the grasslands to observe the birds and inspect the wildflowers. If you are interested in hill climbing, there is a half-day hike from the Livingstone Mountains into the Matema Beach on Lake Nyasa.
Wildlife
Reedbucks, elands, endemic species of butterflies, chameleons, lizards, and frogs.
