Udzungwa Forest Camp (Hondo Hondo)

Udzungwa Forest Camp (Hondo Hondo) is located at the forest's edge, within walking distance of the Udzungwa Mountains National Park main gate. At Hondo Hondo, as it is known locally, you can be assured you will have a comfortable, relaxing stay in beautiful surroundings.

We have six large canvas forest tents. All our hot water is heated using solar energy alone. Solar powered electric lighting is provided throughout the camp with low-energy LED bulbs, and each tent is equipped with general lighting, personal solar reading lights and a socket for charging phones, cameras etc. All the tents have comfortable spring mattresses and are tastefully decorated with local furniture. The views from the private verandas and open-air bathrooms are of the surrounding valley, mountains and forest.

Meals are prepared with available fresh local ingredients. The set menu changes daily and with advance notice we cater for dietary requirements as best as we can. Each morning is a breakfast feast, served with Tanzanian coffee or tea. The lunch can be served at the camp or a picnic lunch is provided while on a hike and a three course dinner is served in the restaurant.

The ?Canopy Bar? is well stocked and provides a great venue for sun-downers with a view of the forest. Also a great place to relax after a long drive or a hike and be entertained by the yellow baboons playing in the glade.

There's a great range of activities to do here. Hiking to the beautiful waterfalls is done through TANAPA and their HQ is 1km from camp. Cycling around the villages or rice/sugar fields. Canoeing in a traditional dugout canoe on the Kilombero river, guided village tours, a visit to the Magombera Forest or a rubber plantation are also possible. The camp, the forest and the Kilombero river are said to be very good for birders, with several endemics, some easy, some more difficult to spot. There are several species of primates, including the endemic Udzungwa Red Colobus, the remarkable Sanje Crested Mangebey. A day safari to Mikumi National Park can be arranged as well.