Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Southern Highlands
Includes ยป
Why Go?
Tanzania's Southern Highlands officially begin at Makambako Gap, about halfway between
Iringa and Mbeya, and extend southwards into Malawi. Here, the term encompasses the en-
tire region along the mountainous chain running between Morogoro in the east and Lake
Nyasa and the Zambian border in the west.
The Highlands are a major transit route for travellers to Malawi or Zambia, and are an
important agricultural area. They are also wonderfully scenic and a delight to explore, with
rolling hills, lively markets, jacaranda-lined streets, lovely lodges and plenty of wildlife.
Hike in the Udzungwa Mountains, watch wildlife in Mikumi or Ruaha National Parks. Get
to know the matrilineal Luguru people in the Uluguru Mountains. Or, head well off the
beaten track to the heart of the Southern Highlands in Tanzania's southwesternmost corner.
'Here, wild orchids carpet sections of Kitulo park and verdant mountains cascade down to
the tranquil shores of Lake Nyasa.
