KITULO
"A sky island above the clouds, where 350 species of wildflowers create a living masterpiece."
Altitude
Flora Species
Orchid Types
Birding Site
A Sky Island
In Bloom
Kitulo is Tanzania’s botanical sanctuary. During the rainy season, this high-altitude plateau transforms into a vast natural garden, earning its name Bustani ya Mungu (The Garden of God).
Floral Kingdom
Proteas, geraniums, and giant lobelias carpet the landscape in a kaleidoscope of color.
Nhumbe Valley
Explore deep forested gorges and hidden waterfalls set against the Rift Escarpment.
The Orchid List
- Endemic Orchids 45 Species
- Peak Bloom Dec - April
- Highest Point 2,961m
- Experience Alpine Trekking
The Great Bloom
Hosting 350 plant species, Kitulo is one of the most important botanical sites in tropical Africa.
- Rare terrestrial orchids (Disa stairsii)
- Giant Lobelias and Yellow Felicia
- Unique Aloe and Protea species
Ornithological Paradise
A high-altitude haven for rare bird species and specialized montane mammals.
- Endangered Blue Swallow
- Denham’s Bustard and Kipengere Seedeater
- Reedbuck, Eland, and Serval Cats
The Rainy Bloom
NOVEMBER – APRIL
This is peak flower season. The plateau becomes a living carpet of color. Expect cool temperatures and occasional afternoon mist.
The Alpine Clear
MAY – OCTOBER
Crisp, clear air and endless visibility. The best time for long-distance trekking and panoramic photography of the Livingstone Mountains.
Chimala Matamba Road: 57 hairpin bends known as "Steps to Heaven." 4x4 Required.
Zero mobile signal on the plateau. Guaranteed tranquility and mountain silence.
Public campsites at Mwakipembo and Nhumbe. Rustic, raw, and high-altitude.
Support the Watershed
Kitulo is more than a garden; it is the vital source feeding the Great Ruaha River. Your visit helps protect one of Tanzania's most sensitive mountain ecosystems.