Hondo Hondo Forest Camp - Udzungwa National Park
Hondo Hondo Forest Camp is a camp near Udzungwa National Park.
- Location
- Udzungwa National Park, Southern Tanzania Wilderness, Tanzania, East Africa
- Coordinates
- -7.834608, 36.889805
- Elevation
- 322m
- Activities
- camp
PlnrScore: 27/100
Wildlife Near This Lodge
510 species observed within 20 km, 21 mammals, 95 birds.
- Udzungwa Red Colobus (Mammalia, 42 observations)
- Bearded Pygmy Chameleon (Reptilia, 31 observations)
- Yellow Baboon (Mammalia, 22 observations)
- Gold-banded Forester (Insecta, 22 observations)
- Blue Monkey (Mammalia, 20 observations)
- Angola Colobus (Mammalia, 20 observations)
- Forest Glade Nymph (Insecta, 16 observations)
- Variable Diadem (Insecta, 15 observations)
- Common Mother-of-Pearl (Insecta, 15 observations)
- Euptera kinugnana (Insecta, 13 observations)
Frequently Asked Questions
What unique activities can I experience directly from Hondo Hondo Forest Camp, beyond typical park game drives?
Hondo Hondo is renowned for its proximity to Udzungwa's primate-rich forests, offering excellent opportunities for guided forest walks and birdwatching right from the camp. Guests can also enjoy cultural visits to local villages or relax by the camp's natural rock pools.
What specific wildlife might I encounter at or very near Hondo Hondo Forest Camp itself, outside of Udzungwa National Park's main trails?
Due to its forest-edge location, Hondo Hondo often attracts various primates like the Udzungwa red colobus and vervet monkeys directly into the camp grounds. Birdwatchers will also appreciate the diverse avifauna easily spotted around the camp's natural surroundings.
When is the optimal time to visit Hondo Hondo Forest Camp for the best Udzungwa National Park hiking and wildlife viewing?
The dry season, from June to October, is generally considered ideal for visiting Hondo Hondo and Udzungwa National Park, as trails are less slippery and wildlife viewing is often clearer. However, the the short rains from November to December can offer lush scenery and excellent birdwatching opportunities.
What type of accommodation and facilities does Hondo Hondo Forest Camp offer guests?
Hondo Hondo provides comfortable, rustic-style bandas and tented rooms, blending seamlessly with the natural environment. The camp features an open-air dining area, a bar, and often boasts natural rock pools for refreshing dips, all powered by solar energy.
How accessible is Hondo Hondo Forest Camp, and what are the typical travel arrangements to reach it?
Hondo Hondo Forest Camp is typically accessed via a drive from Dar es Salaam, which takes approximately 6-8 hours, or by flying into Kilombero Airstrip followed by a shorter road transfer. It's advisable to arrange transfers with the camp or your safari operator due to the remote location.
Other Safari Lodges in Udzungwa National Park
Parks in Southern Tanzania Wilderness
- Chipanje Chetu Wildlife Management Area
- Idodi-Pawaga Wildlife Management Area
- Kiguruvumi Forest
- Kilombero Game Reserve
- Kitulo National Park
- Kizigo Game Reserve
- Lukwika Game Reserve
- Lunda-Nkwambi Game Control Area
- Mikumi National Park
- Muhesi Game Reserve
- Ngarambe-Tapika Community Widlife Management Area
- Niassa Bloco A
- Nyerere National Park
- Ruaha National Park
- Rungwa Game Reserve