Mufindi
Mufindi is the perfect place for travellers seeking exciting experiences in the mountains of South Tanzania! A great range of activities is available, and children of all ages are welcome at Mufindi Highland Lodge, our favourite property here.
Best Time to Go
Visit Mufindi between July and October for the best experience.
A mountainous region in Southern Tanzania
A dynamic range of activities
Full of monkeys and plenty of birdlife
Comfortable accommodation at Mufindi Island Lodge
Escape into the Hills
Forming part of Tanzania’s East Arc Rift valley, Mufindi offers a different type of holiday from classic safari. We recommend it for anyone who enjoys land- and watersports alike, in addition to opportunities for some superb wildlife viewing! Cultural experiences are available too.
Mufindi occupies the Southern Highlands. It’s one of four districts within Tanzania’s Iringa region, which also contains the mighty Ruaha National Park! Mufindi District boasts one of the country’s coolest climates. It’s also pretty rainy here at times.
Activities
Our top property in Mufindi offers an exhilarating variety of activities, including tennis, horse riding, fly fishing, lawn sports, kayaking, mountain biking, and child-friendly farm excursions.
Wildlife and birdlife
Horse riding
Lawn sports
Visit a farm
Mountain bike and kayaking
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Mufindi is characterised by rolling hills, covered in tea and timber plantations and beautiful natural rainforest. The rainforest is home to monkeys and plenty of birdlife. Among the region’s specials is Livingstone’s turaco, a handsome blue-and-green feathery friend named after David Livingstone’s brother Charles. This species is hard to miss, due to its strident tones!
The property includes stables, with 15 horses ready for rides around Mufindi’s numerous trails. Excursions can last anywhere from an hour to half a day, depending on your interests and riding level.
The lodge has extensive grounds featuring a tennis court, a badminton court, a bowls green, a croquet lawn, and a 3-hole golf course!
Guests can interact with young farm animals and explore the organic veggie gardens, where the lodge’s fresh produce is sourced.
Active guests can explore the beautiful scenic trails and farm tracks by mountain bike, or take to the region’s lakes for a spot of kayaking.
History
This region is famed for two industries – timber and tea. In 1986 a working farm was developed from a parcel of land purchased by the Fox family. Over time, the farm evolved into Mufindi Highland Lodge, effectively opening the area to tourism.
Talk to someone who’s been there
Real expertise doesn’t come from a few trips to Africa. All our specialists have either been guides, run the camps, or grown up and lived in Africa. That’s over 600 years of genuine safari experience.Good to Know
01.What are the best accommodation options?
Mufindi Highlands Lodge is an excellent option for a stay in this region. With its range of activities and superb levels of service, it’s suitable for all types of traveller.
02.Top months to visit?
It’s possible to travel to Mufindi all year round, but the top months to visit are from June to October inclusive. This is during dry season, with clear skies making for great visibility and ideal conditions for activities! May and November are good, whereas December through to April can be mixed due to the long rainy season. That said, the wet months are fantastic for keen botanists, due to gorgeous displays of plants and flowers.
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