Mufindi Highlands

Step away from the busy pace of your Tanzania safari with a stay in the quiet Mufindi Highlands. This calm retreat in the southern highlands gives you a welcome rest from the heat and dust of the safari route. Tea plantations, wild flowers and cool mountain air characterise the Mufindi Highlands. Breathe in deeply and unwind in this scenic, peaceful spot.

Mufindi lies well off the beaten track, which leaves you time to appreciate the lovely scenery. The area features volcanic mountains, grassland, patches of forest, lakes, winding country lanes, tea and timber plantations and beautiful natural rainforest. Spend the day exploring and the evening relaxing beside a cosy open fire in a lodge.

Animals in Mufindi Highlands

Monkeys and an abundance of birds live in Mufindi’s rainforest. One of the region’s specialities is Livingstone’s turaco, a handsome blue-and-green bird named after Charles, the brother of David Livingstone. With its loud call, this species is hard to overlook!

Things to do in Mufindi

The Mufindi Highlands offer a range of activities. Horse riding trails are a wonderful way to see the area from the saddle with an experienced guide, and mountain biking is another good way to get around. Fly fishing is an option too, though rainbow trout numbers depend on the season. An afternoon of kayaking on the clear lakes is wonderfully relaxing. You can also visit tea plantations and a local village, and it is even possible to play golf here!

Travel time to Mufindi Highlands

Ruaha – Mufindi: 4 hrs drive

Selous – Mufindi: best to fly

Iringa – Mufindi: 2,5 hrs drive

Kitulo – Mufindi: 4,5 hrs drive

Expert travel tips for Mufindi Highlands

Two industries made this region famous: timber and tea. In 1986 the Fox family bought a parcel of land and turned it into a working farm, which gradually grew into Mufindi Highland Lodge and in effect opened up the area to tourism.

Best time to visit Mufindi Highlands

A visit to the Mufindi highlands is possible throughout the year. The dry season runs from May to November, after which the small rains last until February and the big rains until April. Bring warm clothing for the chilly mornings and evenings, particularly at the height of winter (July).