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West Usambara Hike – 7 days Hike |
| Welcome to the green
and fertile Usambara Mountains,
where you can experience all facets
of African rural life and enjoy the
marvelous views over the area. |
 Price: |
USD $620 /person |
| Customise: |
This package can be
customised |
| Country: |
Tanzania |
| Duration: |
7 days |
| Persons: |
min (2) |
| Accommodation: |
Lodge |
| Activities: |
Cultural Tours, Hiking,
Walking Safaris |
About Usambara
Moutains
Usambara Mountains are
situated in the North
Eastern part of Tanzania
between Mount Kilimanjaro
and the Indian Ocean. The
mountains rise up steeply
from the surrounding plains
and can only be entered via
a few roads. The only
tortuous tarmac road in the
area winds along a small
river to Soni and Lushoto
the largest towns in the
area. Because of its
pleasant climate the
mountains were favored by
the Germans and the English
during colonial times as
this is evidenced by the
numerous historic buildings
from the past. From a
distance the mountains are a
colorful mosaic. On the
fertile slopes around Soni
and Lushoto, farmers
cultivate small plots but
further away from the large
town. Areas are still
covered by the dense
tropical forests.
The viewpoints on the
Southern and Western side of
the Usambara Mountains are
well known for the
spectacular views of the
Mkomazi and Handeni plains,
Kilimanjaro can be seen on
the horizon, and at the end
of the day the sunset turns
the area into tremendous
palled of unforgettable
colours.
Tour Itinerary
ARRIVAL DAY
Arrive at Dar es Salaam
Airport (Tanzania) and spend
the night at a hotel in Dar
es Salaam and transfer to
Lushoto on the following
day. If you will arrive
early you can be transferred
on the same day to Lushoto
area for overnight at
Kakakuona Hostel. Lushoto is
the starting point for this
tour.
DAY ONE: 6 – 7 HOURS
The tour starts by driving
from Lushoto to Magamba
village where you start
walking through Magamba rain
forest the home of black and
white colubus monkeys,
flowers, and birds. Continue
with more up and down hill
walk to the village of
Lukozi for Overnight. Picnic
lunch will be served along
the way.
Dinner: At Watoto wa
Nyumbani guest House
/Camping
Lodging: Watoto Wanyumbani
/Camping
DAY TWO: 4 – 5 HOURS
Walk from Lukozi through
traditional villages, good,
views, farming area to
Rangwi Convent.
Breakfast: At watoto wa
nyumbani /campsite
Lunch: Lunch box
Dinner: At the Convent
provides by the Nancy
Lodging: At the Convent
DAY THREE: 4 – 5 HOURS
Just after breakfast which
will be provided by the
Nancy you walk from Rangwi
through beautiful villages
where you will learn about
the traditional life
especially Shambaa life,
forest to Mtae a World View
Point with spectacular views
overlooking Maasai plain,
Tsavo National Park in
Kenya, Mkomazi Game reserve
and on clear day you can see
Kilimanjaro on the horizon,
also the same day you can
see amazing sunset and
overnight.
Lunch: Lunch box
Dinner: At Mtae
Lodging: At Mtae
DAY FOUR: 7 – 8 HOURS
A longest day on this trip,
right after breakfast drive
from Mtae to the Village of
Goka for at least half an
hour to get to the point
where you start walking
through the forest,
traditional villages where
you get chance of visiting
pottery women Kibomboi
village and learn how to
make ports with free hands
in a few minutes, then
continue to Mlalo for
overnight
Breakfast: At Mwivano
restaurant
Lunch: Lunch box organized
by the guide
Dinner: At Mlalo
Lodging: At Mlalo
DAY FIVE: 5 – 6 HOURS
After breakfast drive to
Mkuzu village about two
hours, then walk to Mkuzu
waterfall which found inside
the forest, after enjoying
the waterfall drive to
Mullers Lodge for lunch,
then drive back to Lushoto
for overnight.
Breakfast: At Sambamba
reataurant /campsite
Lunch: At Mullers Lodge
Dinner: At Mullers Lodge
Lodging: Mullers Lodge
DAY SIX: 5 – 6 HOURS
Walk to Irente view Point, a
famous view in Usambara with
amazing view overlooking
Mazinde village almost 1,000
metres below the vast Maasai
plains beyond. On the way
back visit Irente Farm where
you sit for lunch which
includes home made cheese,
jam, juice, butter, brown
bread, and seasonal fruits,
then walk back to Lushoto
for overnight
Breakfast: At Tumaini
restaurant
Lunch: At Irente Farm
Dinner: At Montessori -
ST.EUGEN
Lodging: At Montessori -
ST.EUGEN
DAY SEVEN: DEPARTURE
Leave Lushoto to wherever,
Arusha, Tanga or Dar es
Salaam.
This tour can be extended to
wildlife visit in the famous
parks of Tanzania like the
Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti
National Park, Lake Manyara
National Park, Tarangire
National Park, Selous Game
Reserve, Mikumi National
Park and Ruaha National
Park. Or you can continue
with Kilimanjaro Climb or
you may continue to Zanzibar
Island for relaxation in the
lodges situated on the white
sandy beaches of the Indian
Ocean.
End of Services
PRICE:
US$620 per person (Minimum
2pax) – using public
transport to and from
Dar/Arusha to Lushoto
* Discounts available for
groups of four and above
Price Includes
- Accommodation based on
three meals a day
- Service of English
speaking driver guide
- Conservation fees and
village fees
- Transport and transfers
from Dar es Salaam to
Lushoto and return
- All accommodations in
Lushoto
- Activities as per
itinerary above
Price Excludes:
- International flights
to/from Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
- Tip(s) to the guide(s)
- Accommodation in Dar es
Salaam if you arrive in the
late evening (we can arrange
on request)
- Extras at the lodges i.e.
drinks
- All items of personal
nature/use
- And all not mentioned in
the tour itinerary above
NOTE:
If your time is limited and
you can not spend all these
seven days on safari and at
the same time you are
interested to hike Usambara
Mountains, just feel free to
let us know so that we can
arrange an itinerary which
fits your time limit.
One day walking tour
from Lushoto:
Irente Viewpoint (5-6
hours)
From the famous Irente
viewpoint you see the
village of Mazinde almost
1000 meters below the vast
maasai plains beyond. On the
return trip to Lushoto you
visit the Irente Farm cheese
factory and the royal
village of Kwembago. Enjoy a
picnic of whole meal at
Irente.
Price:
US$ 30 per person (Minimum
2pax)
Price Includes:
Pick up from the hotel in
Lushoto for the tour and
return to the hotel, Service
of English Speaking guide
and the activities mentioned
above.
Price Does Not
Include:
Accommodation in Lushoto
before the tour and after
the tour (we can arrange for
US$15 per person per night
sharing, BB), transport from
Dar es Salaam/Arusha to
Lushoto (we can arrange on
request).
Magamba Rainforest (5-6
hours)
This tour begins with an
uphill walk from Lushoto to
the royal village of
Kwembago, where you learn
about the cultural history
of the traditional rulling
clan, the Kilindi. From
Kwembago you have a
beautiful view over Lushoto
and the Maasai plains. You
proceed to the lush Magamba
rainforest, home to black
and white Columbus monkeys.
The return to Lushoto passes
via and old German Middle
School and the village of
Magamba.
Price:
US$ 40 per person (Minimum
2pax)
Price Includes:
Pick up from the hotel in
Lushoto for the tour and
return to the hotel, Service
of English Speaking guide
and the activities mentioned
above.
Price Does Not
Include:
Accommodation in Lushoto
before the tour and after
the tour (we can arrange for
US$15 per person per night
sharing, BB), transport from
Dar es Salaam/Arusha to
Lushoto (we can arrange on
request). |
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