Ugalla River National Park
A new, little-known park in western Tanzania, explored on foot along the Ugalla River.
- Walking safaris
- Miombo woodland
- Ugalla River
- Sable and roan antelope
- Remote wilderness
Our view
Ugalla became a national park in 2019, and very few people have heard of it. That is exactly its appeal: it is one of the last places in Tanzania where you can walk for days through wild country and not meet another visitor.
The park follows the Ugalla River through miombo woodland and seasonal floodplains in the far west of the country. The wildlife is shyer and more spread out than in the famous parks, and the experience is about the walk itself: tracking, reading the bush, and the occasional encounter with elephant, buffalo or the sable and roan antelope that favour this kind of woodland.
It suits people who have done the classic parks and want something genuinely different, and it fits well alongside Katavi and Mahale in the west.
Areas within the park
The Ugalla River
The river and its floodplains are the focus of the park, with the best wildlife in the dry season.
Miombo woodland
The open woodland that covers most of the park, typical of western and southern Tanzania.
When to go
Ugalla is visited on seasonal walking safaris, usually from around June to October.
Where to stay
Ugalla, Tanzania
Expeditionary Walking Camp Ugalla
Rates on request
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Questions
Where is Ugalla River National Park?
In western Tanzania, east of Katavi and Lake Tanganyika. It became a national park in 2019.
How do I get to Ugalla?
By light aircraft, usually as a charter or combined with flights to Katavi and Mahale.
What kind of safari is Ugalla?
Mainly a walking safari, with nights at a small seasonal camp. It is for people who enjoy walking and are happy with fewer, shyer animals in exchange for real wilderness.
When can I visit Ugalla?
During the dry season, roughly June to October, when the walking camp operates.
Plan a safari to Ugalla River
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