Waterfall hikes
Trek the famous forest trails to the 170-metre Sanje Waterfalls, with pools for swimming.
The Udzungwa Forest Tented Camp
An award-winning eco-tented camp at the foot of the Udzungwa Mountains, where forest views come with every open-air shower.
- Airport
- Dar es Salaam + road transfer
- Location
- Mang'ula, Udzungwa
- Wildlife area
- Udzungwa Mountains NP (at the gate)
- Best time to visit
- Jun – Oct (dry season)
Overview
The Udzungwa Forest Tented Camp, known locally as Hondo Hondo, is an eco-friendly tented camp set at the foot of Udzungwa Mountains National Park, bordering the forest itself.
The camp offers a unique blend of community-built sustainability and genuine comfort, providing the closest possible base for exploring Tanzania's richest rainforest.
With six en-suite forest tents featuring open-air bathrooms with canopy views, solar-powered everything and the sounds of elephants and tree hyraxes at night, it is ideal for hikers, birdwatchers and nature lovers seeking an authentic forest immersion.
Things to do
Activities at The Udzungwa Forest Tented Camp
Mountain trekking
Multi-day adventures on the Mwanihana and Lumemo trails deep in the rainforest.
Birdwatching & village visits
Spot rare endemics with expert guides and visit the local community projects the camp supports.
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Photos of The Udzungwa Forest Tented Camp
Stay
Rooms at The Udzungwa Forest Tented Camp
En-Suite Forest Tents
Six comfortable canvas tents situated along or overlooking the forest boundary, each furnished with furniture made from local renewable coconut wood and bamboo, and dressed with throws woven by the Ifakara Women's Weaving Group. Open-air bathrooms feature western flush toilets and solar-heated rain showers with views into the forest canopy, while solar reading lights, fans and charging sockets complete a stay where you can fall asleep to elephants passing by, ideal for couples and families.
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Facilities
Room types
- En-Suite Forest Tents
- Traditional Bandas
Amenities
- Solar power & hot water
- Open-air forest bathrooms
- Restaurant & bar
- Gift shop
- Bicycle rental
- Canoeing
- Laundry service
Location
The Udzungwa Forest Tented Camp on the map
The Udzungwa Forest Tented Camp is located in Mang'ula at the foot of Udzungwa Mountains National Park, with the rainforest bordering the camp on one side and views across the canopy to the peaks. It sits between Mikumi and Iringa on the main southern highway, making it an easy add-on to any Mikumi safari.
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Stay at The Udzungwa Forest Tented Camp
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