3-5 Days Usambara Mountains Tour
The Usambara Mountains are situated in the northeastern portion of Tanzania between Mount Kilimanjaro and the Indian Ocean. The mountains rise up steeply from the surrounding plains and can only be entered from a few roads. From a distance, the mountains are a colorful mosaic. On the fertile slopes around ...
Read Full Description- Destination:
- Tanzania
- Trip Length:
- 5 days
- Price Range:
- From $0 to $2000 per person See what this includes and what this excludes
- Best Time to Go:
- Any time.
- Recommended for:
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Infants (under 2)
Children (2 - 5)
Children (6 - 8)
Children (9 - 11)
Children (12 - 14)
Children (15 - 17)
Adults (18 - 20)
Adults (25 - 29)
Family Trip, Group Retreat, Summer Vacation
Detailed Trip Description
The Usambara Mountains are situated in the northeastern portion of Tanzania between Mount Kilimanjaro and the Indian Ocean. The mountains rise up steeply from the surrounding plains and can only be entered from a few roads. From a distance, the mountains are a colorful mosaic. On the fertile slopes around the towns of Soni and Lushoto, farmers cultivate small plots, but further away, large areas are still covered by dense tropical forests. The viewpoints on the southern and western side of Usambara are well known for the spectacular view of Mkomazi and Handeni plains. Kilimanjaro can be seen on the horizon, and at the end of the day, the sunset turns the area into a tremendous pallet of unforgettable colors. Because of its pleasant climate, the mountains were favored by the Germans and the English during Colonial times as is evidenced by the numerous historic buildings from the past.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - Tanzania
Private Car Service
Drive 3 hours from Moshi to Loshoto, afternoon walk around lodging.
Hotel
Overnight Mullers Lodge or Maweni Farm.
Day 2 - 4 - Tanzania
Choose from tours below.
Sightseeing
Daily hikes in the Usambara Mountain region allow you to experience incredible views of the mountains, farmland, and surrounding plains. Visit local farms to learn about farming techniques, visit Colonial towns and missions, and buy local specialty items.
You can choose from the tours listed below:
Sightseeing
This tour takes you for a short walk from the town of Lushoto to the Catholic Mission of the Montessori Sisters in Ubiri. At this beautifully landscaped mission, you can learn about, taste, and buy locally-made cheeses, wines, and jams.
Sightseeing
From the famous Irente Viewpoint, you can see the village of Mazinde almost 1000 meters below and the vast Maasai plains beyond. On the return trip to Lushoto, you visit the Irente Farm cheese factory and the royal village of Kwembago. Enjoy a picnic meal at Irente.
Sightseeing
This walk takes you through the fertile farmlands of Jaegertal to a fruit tree nursery where you learn about different varieties of fruit trees and their propagation. You can continue uphill to the village of Vuli to learn about local soil conservation, irrigation prjects, and farming methods. You return to Lushoto via the Arboretum.
Sightseeing
This tour begins with an uphill walk from Lushoto to the royal village of Kwembago where you will learn about the cultural history of the traditional ruling clan, the Kilindi. From Kwembago, you have a beautiful view over Lushoto and the Maasai plains. You proceed to the luch Magamba rainforest, home to black and white Colobus monkeys. The return to Lushoto passes via an old German midle school and village of Magamba.
Sightseeing
From the Soni, you walk to the top of Kwamongo Mountain peak, famous for its multicolored butterflies, via the villages of Shashui and Kwemula. From Kwamongo, you have views of Soni, Lushoto, and the Handeni plains. You descend to the village of Magila at the foot of the "Growing Rock" to visit a soil conservation project and learn why the rock is growing.
Sightseeing
From the village of Mbuzii, you weave slowly down the steep slopes of the Bangala River Valley, at times wading through cool mountain streams that offer a welcome relief to the rising savannah heat. Throughout the walk, you see traditional irrigation systems and have beautiful views over the Maasai plains. Before returning to Lushoto, you visit a local farm or tree nursery.
Day 3-5 - Tanzania
Private Car Service
The tour duration can be in between 3-5 days depending on your choice. On the last day of tour. you will drive to Moshi after breakfast.
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