The Usambara Mountains are situated in the North Eastern part of Tanzania between Mount Kilimanjaro and the Indian Ocean . The mountain rises up steeply from the surrounding plains and can be entered only via a few roads.  The elevation of Usambara mountains is mostly between 1200 and 2000 metres.

The area provides picturesque landscapes and plentiful trekking opportunities. While best explored by hiking, much of this nice scenery can also be enjoyed by driving. Trekking in the Usambaras happens between villages, providing opportunities to interact with locals and see their rural live. IS an excellent place to visit for a few relaxing days if you are travelling overland between the coast and Kilimanjaro and the northern gameparks. Lushoto, at the heart of the Usambara, can be reached in a 5 hour drive from Moshi.
Activities

• -Walking the Usambaras Mountains
• -Visit the village of Lushoto
• -Walking to Irente view point and through the Pare mountains and Eastern arch mountain ranges
• -Visit the Armani nature reserve.
• -Cultural walking safaris and hikes – day trips or extended day hikes to various picturesque villages. Meandering walking trials to million dollar view points.
• -Mountain biking.

 

ITINERARY

Day 1:
Moshi - lushoto: In the morning at 07: 30hrs depart from Moshi or Dar to Lushoto West Usambara where you will arrive in the early afternoon for lunch. Afternoon walk or drive to Irente viewpoint and Irente Farm. The farmers produce many types of fruits, which are sold in Arusha, Dar, Moshi and Morogoro. Meals and overnight in Lawns hotel, White house hotel, Grant hotel or Campsite.

Day 2:
Lushoto - Magamba forest (6-7hrs): Breakfast followed by walking to the Magamba rainforest, visit an old stranch dug by the German during World War 1, the guide will provide an explanation of German and British Colonial history. Proceed on walking thru the rainforest of Magamba to the village of Lukozi for dinner and overnight in guesthouse or camping.

Day 3:
Magamba Forest - Usambara Villages (5- 6hrs) : Breakfast, then walk along valleys and sloping hillsides of the inner Usambara Mountain passing by the vegetable farms lined with eucalyptus and banana trees. You will pass thru the villages of Malindi, Makose and Kagulio, proceed to Rangwi Catholic mission for dinner and overnight, in Rest house or Camping.

Day 4:
Usambara villages: After breakfast walk to Mamboleo or Tema villages, these villages are well known for their soil conservation and traditional irrigation project which concentrate on the development of stone and bench terraces to improve farming, thorough explanation by your guide on how the people of Shambaa tribe living in the area do keep their surrounding environment. Dinner and overnight at Mamboleo village camping.

Day 5:
Usambara Villages - Mtae: After breakfast, proceed on walking to Mtae and there after you will climb Shegayu peak 2,220 m, where on clear days you will be able to see Mt. Kilimanjaro and Taita hills across the border to Kenya. You will have lunch enroute, dinner and overnight at Mtae.

Day 6:
Mtae village – Lushoto: Wake up at 0600hrs for early morning breakfast, after breakfast check out from Mtae and yet in the private vehicles for Lushoto where you will arrive in time for lunch. After lunch the driver back to Moshi or proceed with your next travel. 

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