Located at the foot of the Uluguru Mountains, Morogoro is a center for farming and missionary work. The Uluguru Mountains are noted for the ancient forests, estimated to be 25 million years old. The Mountains with impressive summits provide a dominant backdrop to Morogoro. Three birds found only in the Uluguru Mountains are the Loveridge sunbird
, the black cap shrike and Mrs Moreau's warbler.
The local market in Morogoro provides a colorful atmosphere that offers abundant fruits and vegetables, before they are transported to Dar es Salaam, and textiles at reasonable prices.
Morogoro is an excellent base for tourists heading to Mikumi National Park or Selous Game Reserve.