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Private Full Day Pugu Hills Bird watching & Hiking

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Pugu Hills Nature Reserve, formerly known as Mogo Forest, offers an ideal city escape from Dar es Salaam, away from the typical tourist routes. This area is believed to be one of the oldest forests on the planet, providing a glimpse into ancient natural history. The evergreen forest is home to over 80 species of birds, making it a paradise for birdwatchers.

Visitors to Pugu Hills Nature Reserve can explore several hiking trails, each offering its own unique scenery and wildlife encounters. One popular trail leads to a scenic viewpoint where you can marvel at panoramic views of the city, lush forests, and a serene lake below. For those seeking adventure, a visit to the cave, renowned for its bat colony, offers an intriguing experience.

Whether you're a nature lover, a hiking enthusiast, or a photography buff, Pugu Hills Nature Reserve promises a memorable and enriching experience away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

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Pugu Hills Forest Reserve

Early in the morning, our driver will pick you up from your lodging in Dar Es Salaam and take you to the beautiful Pugu Hills Nature Reserve. It’s a 25 kilometres drive from the centre of Dar Es Salaam. Once you arrive you’ll check in and start your hike and use the rest of your day to explore the coastal woodland and benefit from the insider knowledge of a local guide to help you spot endemic species, discover man-made structures, and navigate nature trails with ease all the way to Msolo peak. Afterwards, you’ll have a Swahili lunch and proceed on to canoeing then afterwards you’ll be transferred back to your lodgings

7 hours • Admission Included

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Private Full Day Pugu Hills Bird watching & Hiking

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5.00

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  • The best of pugu hills

    Odyssey38618606273,May 21, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    My girlfriend thought about this tour through and it was actualy one of the best experiencences we ever had, the guide was passionate we enjoyed

  • Kayaking

    Z5040DLandreaz,May 2, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    I came to Tanzania because most of my friends recommended doing so, then i decided to on the kayaking and bird hiking from Pugu hills as i had a short stay in Dar es salaam. The tour was incredible، food was superb

  • Thomas the great

    veronicakT4213QA,May 1, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    The hiking was great got tired in between but our guide Thomas gave me lots of courage food was good felt good learning lots of birds.

  • Best of the best

    asengad,Dec 31, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    I brought my family to this amazing tour with enroute and our operator suggested that its worth going for the tour with our kids and we greatly had the best of fun, the kayak was amazing and our kids loved it, thank you guys

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