Uluguru mountains range lies 200 kilometers in land from the Indian Ocean, this mountain range has been named after the Luguru tribe which lives on this mountain for years conducting different agricultural activities for their daily sustenance, you can come across more tha 50 villages that touch the forest boundary with over 151000 people dwelling on the Uluguru mountain range. Its main portion is a ridge running roughly north south and rising to 2,630 meters approximately 8,600 feet altitude at its highest point. Uluguru mountains are part of mountains chain in Tanzania and the whole of eastern Africa collectively known as the Eastern Arc Mountains, including the Taita Hills in Kenya, Pare Mountains, Usambara Mountains, Nguru Mountains, Rubeho, Ukaguru, Udzungwa Mountains and Mahenge Mountains in Tanzania. Uluguru mountain with its lush forests on top of the mountains provide some important water catchment areas for the streams, waterfalls and rivers that flows mainly from the forest-capped peaks of the Uluguru mountains into streams that joins to form the Ruvu River. Visitors can explore this spectacular mount on a day to multiple day hike to discover the hidden gems on this magnificent mountain ranges, here you can discover 100 unique plant species, two bird species that are endemic to this area plus 4 reptiles and six unique amphibians that cannot be found elsewhere in this stunning world. Other endemic species includes some popular pot plants such as Begonias, Impatiens and African Violets. Visitor also get a chance to visit the “Morning side” which is an old German hut at about 1000 meters high and get the historical side of the Germen colonia era and their activities on this area around 1911, Uluguru mountains hike offers an opportunity to enjoy a visit to the thrilling Choma waterfalls and if you wish you can take a refreshing swim, bondwe and lupanga peaks which are approximately more than 2080 meters above the sea level offering scenic and breath-taking views of the Morogoro town and the green surrounding on top of the mountain, immerse yourself into a cultural tour by visiting the Waluguru tribe who dwells on this mountain, you will also get a full experience and witness as many farmlands and different crops as possible during your hike. Uluguru mountains range offers so many opportunities for travelers looking to explore the surrounding for just a day, many options are available including a visit to Kinole village where you can hike up to appreciate the thrilling views and experience the Kisimbi waterfall.