Kitulo National Park

Kitulo National Park is one of the most beautiful floral national parks in Tanzania and the world, with a variety of flowers and plants. Kitulo National Park refer to the park as the Bustani ya Mungu which means The Garden of Eden, for the park is a beauty to wonder at. Botanists have dubbed Kitulo National Park as the Serengeti of Flowers for the Kitulo Plateau hosts one of the greatest floral spectacles of the world. You shall appreciate the magnitude of this statement upon your visit to Tanzania, on Tanzania Safaris taking you to Kitulo National Park.

Kitulo National Park is indeed a rare botanical marvel, hosting over 350 species of vascular plants including 45 varieties of terrestrial orchids which erupt into riotous wildflowers displaying breath taking diversity and beauty, especially during the rainy season which falls in late November to April.

Tacked at an elevation of about 2600 meters between the rugged peaks of the Kipengere, Poroto and Livingston Mountains, these constantly well-watered volcanic soils of Kitulo National Park support one of the largest and most montane grassland communities in Tanzania, bringing to life some of the most beautiful plants and flowers. With unique flower species still wild in nature, beautiful birds singing sweetly within including  great diversity of migratory bird species, Kitulo National Park is one of the latest Tanzania national parks to be added to the list, rewarding travellers with out-of-the-usual extensive game drive safaris in Tanzania that bring thousands of travellers to visit Tanzania.

Kitulo National Park is one of its kind in Africa, with nowhere else that travellers can find wild flowers, birds and grazers dominating the park, all living in complete harmony.

Travellers who do visit Tanzania, Kitulo National Park in particular, re rewarded with some of the most serene and relaxing experiences. The quietness, with only the wild wind brushing against the grass, and birds singing sweetly somewhere within, is what travelers are rewarded with Tanzania trips to Kitulo National Park.

Kitulo National Park Attractions

There are a number of attractions in Kitulo National park that tourists can see while on a Tanzania trip visiting Kitulo National Park. Some of the Kitulo national Park attractions include;

Birds

Kitulo National Park is one of the best places to see a variety of birds in Tanzania. Kitulo National Park is one of the conveniently located national parks of Tanzania perfect for migratory birds, say birds flying from Cape Town in South bound for Europe do rest here. Birds in Kitulo National Park that travellers can spot include storks from Scandinavian countries, Denham’s Bustard, among so many others.

Animals

Kitulo National Park inhabits a considerable number of animals, especially grazers which travellers can encounter while on different activities in Kitulo national Park. Animals like zebras, elands, reedbucks, as well as reptiles like lizards, chameleons, frogs and others can all be found in Kitulo National Park.

Plant and flower species

Kitulo National Park supports over 350 vascular plant species, including a variety of flowers. Wild flower species like about 45 endemic or terrestrial orchids, can be seen in Kitulo National park especially during the rainy season of November to April. Other flowers in Kitulo national park that travellers can see include giant lobelias, irises, lilies, daises, among so many others.

Kitulo National Park Activities

With so many attractions in Kitulo national Park, there are a number of activities in Kitulo National Park activities that travellers can do while on Tanzania safaris. The various things to do in Kitulo National Park include;

Bird watching

With a variety of bird species in Kitulo National Park, travellers can spot a number of them with bird watching safaris in Kitulo National Park.

Hiking

The scenic montane grasslands of Kitulo National Park offer travellers an amazing hiking experience. With an elevation of about 2600 meters above sea level, you are sure to be rewarded with one of the most amazing hiking experiences in Tanzania. Whilst hiking in Kitulo National Park during your Tanzania trip, be sure to appreciate the scenic beauty of the landscapes and various flower species there are in the park.

Guided Nature Walks

Guided nature walks are a great way to highly appreciate the surrounding that one is exposed to. Guided nature walks in Kitulo National Park therefore give travellers an opportunity to appreciate the beauty of the park, noticing even the smallest details about Kitulo National Park.

Hill climbing

Hill climbing in Kitulo National park takes you to the Livingstone Mountains, and if you go further can lead you to Matema Beach on Lake Eyasi, a very beautiful place from where you can relax and picnic.

Getting to Kitulo National Park

Travellers can get to Kitulo National Park by driving from Chimala town along the Dar es Salaam to Mbeya highway, climbing a very scenic plateau, proceed through a beautiful Hamisini Saba road.

Best time to visit Kitulo National Park

Kitulo National Park best time to visit is during the wet season, in the months of late November to April when the wild flowers blossom. The months of June to August re not a good time to visit Kitulo National park given the foggy weather during daytime.

Kitulo National Park include Mbeya Paradise Inn, Mbeya Forest Hill Motel, among others located outside the park

Kitulo National park offers travellers one of the most serene Tanzania safari experiences, away from the usual wildlife game drives that define Tanzania safari packages. Get in touch with a reputable tour operator to help you curate an amazing Tanzania trip, and get to include the beautiful Kitulo National Park.