Vikindu Forest Reserve — Local services in Pwani Region

Vikindu Forest Reserve is a beautiful and serene destination for hiking and other outdoor activities. The hike itself was very easy, making it accessible to hikers of all skill levels. The trail was well-maintained, and the scenery was breathtaking. The views of the forest and surrounding landscape were truly stunning, and made the hike well worth it.

One of the highlights of the hike was the beautiful weather. The clear skies and warm sunshine made for a perfect day of hiking. The gentle breeze provided a nice relief from the heat and added to the overall pleasantness of the hike. The weather also allowed for great visibility, making it easy to take in all the amazing views.

The reserve is also a great place to carry out various activities such as camping, paintball, marathons, kayaking and more. The reserve is well-equipped with amenities for these activities, including well-maintained campgrounds and areas for kayaking and other water-based activities. The beautiful scenery and peaceful atmosphere make it an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts looking to engage in a variety of activities.

Overall, the Vikindu Forest Reserve hike is a fantastic choice for those looking for a relaxing and enjoyable hike with great views and opportunities for various outdoor activities. With its easy terrain and beautiful scenery, it's a great place to explore for hikers of all levels.

Shout out to: @wakandasafaris for the amazing trip. @director_kless for helping better document the trip @tfs_vikinduecotourism for persevering the...

The Reserve is ran by Tanzanian Forest Service. The park offers a number of attractions that are unmatched compared to Pugu. Our experience was both good and bad.

Let me start with the bad and end with what I liked. When we arrived at the gate the guard was sleeping on a bench on the south side of the fence. When he saw rudely barked at us to come to him. He then interrogates us as if we were somehow unwelcome. We told him we are tourists that’s when he began to speak to us with decency. He was wearing a TFS shirt and represents the organization. He needs training. The toilets had not water which was a bummer.

The reception staff was great and had useful information for us. The concessions kiosk was a nice lady called Mama Evans. She was lovely and the prices for bottle of water was the same as on the street. We were given two student guides to take us on the hike. As students, they didn’t have much knowledge a out the forest, which shows they were not trained for it. One of the guides kept saying misinformation about science and testing on plants and animals.

The Forest is lovely especially the creeks and lake. Its lovely though the park infrastructure was crumbling and neglected, which is sad. The park has alot of potential. It offers better attractions than Pande Game Reserve for sure. I will...

It's fine for one time visit! There is not much attractions! Only 2 places are there one is lake side and another bridge, First off all. You have to pay entrance. If you are not citizen it will be more expensive for you. They have only 2 categories. 1.local (2k) 2. Residents or foreigner (23k). See the difference. Anyway I have to tell you for 23k it will not worth you. I listed it before. Then if paid whatever then first you will go to the lake side. There you will get boat or cayake. Again you have to pay 3k per person for it! (but its worth for you! They didn't mention the time. We just returned after we tiered. Anyway our guide also pursued with another cayake and took our pictures. It was quite amazing, After he brought us to one bridge. It was also beautiful, took some pictures! That's it,...