Itinerary

1. Day 1- Arrival day

   • Transfer from Airport/Hotel: Pick up from either Dar es Salaam or Arusha.
   • Arrival & Check-In: Arrive and check-in at your chosen accommodation facility.
   • Program Briefing: Your guide will provide a detailed briefing of the full program.

   Accommodation: Hotel/Lodge
    Meals: Full Board (FB)

2. Day 2- Magamba rainforest

   Trekking Distance: Approx. 13 km / 5-6 hours

   • After breakfast, depart from the hotel and begin your trek with a packed lunch.
   • Trek uphill through the villages to the Magamba rainforest, home to black and white Columbus monkeys and two-horned chameleons.
   • Enjoy a scenic lunch at Magamba village.
   • After lunch, continue trekking inside the forest, then catch a public bus to Rangwi Sister’s Convent.

   Accommodation: Rangwi Sister’s Convent (basic, neat, with shared toilets)

   Meals: Full Board (FB)

3. Day 3- Mtae view point and pottery workshop

   Trekking Distance: Approx. 14 km / 6-7 hours

   • Trek through villages and head to the pottery village for a workshop.
   • Continue trekking along the escarpment of the Usambara Mountains to the Mtae viewpoint.
   • Enjoy a world-class 180-degree view of Tsavo West (Kenya) and Kilimanjaro.
   • Have lunch with the Ernest family, known for serving the best meals.
   • Visit the pottery workshop and learn the art of making pots from clay soil.
   • Continue hiking through the escarpment with scenic views of the plains.
   • Check in at Magumba Cottages, one of the best accommodations in the mountains.

   Accommodation: Magumba Cottages

   Meals: Full Board (FB)

4. Day 4- Departure

   • Early Morning Drive: Drive to Lushoto (63 km).

   Departure Options

   • From Lushoto, depart for Dar es Salaam, Tanga, or opt for an adventurous safari in Moshi or Arusha.