Kitulo National Park

Kitulo Plateau the Serengeti of  Flowers because it is home to one of the largest flower deposits in the world. In total around 400 plant species live in the montane grasslands. The plateau has more than 45 species of orchids, geophytes, aloes, proteas, geraniums, giant lobelia, lilies and aster daisies and other afro-alpine plants. These mountain meadows are florishing during the rainy season from November to April. You can find many species only in the Kipengere Mountains and the nearby highlands.

Wildlife in Kitulo Plateau National Park

Except for a few mountain reedbucks and eland, the occurrence of large animals in Kitulo is not very large. But plants, birds and butterflies make up for life in the park. The rare chimpanzee, blue swallow, red chalk hawk, njembe stalksinger, kipengere seedeater, mountain swamp widow, zebra, kipunji monkey, chameleon, lizards, frogs, spiders and other small insects are native to the park.

Activities in Kitulo Plateau National Park

It is possible to take a nice hike, as the park provides great opportunities to take close-up pictures of the magnificent flora and to watch birds from close.

Best time to visit Kitulo Plateau National Park

Visit Kitulo during December through April. This is the rainy season for most of Tanzania, but it is the best time to visit Kitulo Plateau National Park for experiencing the abundance and array of flora.