Tanzania · Hiking

4-Day Lushoto and Usambara Mountains Tour from Dar es Salaam

4 Days Round trip from Dar es Salaam Moderate pace
Irente Viewpoint, Lushoto, Tanzania
Soni Waterfalls, Lushoto, Tanzania
Hike to Usambara Mountains, Tanzania

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Marvel at real traditional African villages along the route to Lushoto
  • 02 See spectacular views of Mazinde Village and the Maasai plains from Irente View-point
  • 03 Visit the splendid Soni Waterfalls and swim in its glistening water
  • 04 Hike through the serene Usambara Mountains and admire their beautiful landscapes

Visit the magnificent districts of Tanzania on this four-day guided tour from Dar es Salaam. Explore the splendid Lushoto district and Chalinze Town, and enjoy beautiful views of Bumbuli and Mazinde Village for a lasting experience. Hike in the gorgeous Usambara Mountains, home to an exceptional variety of plants and animals and representing one of the highest degrees of biodiversity on the continent.

Hike in the marvellous Usambara Mountains and admire the beautiful landscape as you make your way up.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Dar es Salaam, Lushoto, Usambara Mountains
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Dar es Salaam to Lushoto and Irente View-point

  • Meet your Tanzanian tour guide and get picked up from your hotel in Dar es Salaam before driving to Lushoto, with a stop in Chalinze Town for breakfast.

  • Enjoy the serene views and see real traditional African villages, with locals going about their daily business, before lunch and a hike to Irente View-point to take in spectacular views of Mazinde Village and the Maasai plains.

  • Marvel at the panoramic scenery until the evening before sitting down to a warm and delicious dinner at 7:30 pm.

Overnight stay at Swiss Farm Cottage in Lushoto.

2
Day 02

Bumbuli Scenery and Soni Waterfalls

  • Head to Bumbuli and enjoy its beautiful scenery, then continue to Soni Waterfalls to swim in the glistening water and devour a picnic lunch at 1:00 pm before returning to the lodge in the evening for dinner at 7:30 pm.

Overnight stay at Swiss Farm Cottage in Lushoto.

3
Day 03

Hike in the Usambara Mountains

  • Hike in the marvellous Usambara Mountains and admire the beautiful landscape as you make your way up.

4
Day 04

Breakfast and Return to Dar es Salaam

  • Have a scrumptious breakfast and drive back to Dar es Salaam.

Irente View-point, Mazinde Village, Soni Waterfalls, Usambara Mountains

Where this trip takes you

Irente View-point, Mazinde Village, Soni Waterfalls, Usambara Mountains

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Dar es Salaam 3 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation as per itinerary

  • Entrance fees

  • Bottled water

  • Meals as per itinerary

  • All activities

  • English-speaking Tanzanian tour guide

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

  • Walking tour

  • Round-trip private transfer

  • Transport by private vehicle

What's Not Included

  • Telephone/fax

  • Any other tours not mentioned in the above itinerary

  • Tips/gratuities for the driver and hotel staff

  • Any extras not mentioned above

  • Items of a personal nature, such as laundry and souvenirs

  • Extra costs incurred in case of a change of date, a reduction in the number of people, or deviation from the above itinerary

  • Alcoholic drinks

Know before you go

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.

  • Please let us know any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking.

  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required.

  • Alcoholic drinks are available to purchase.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Tour start
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Dar es Salaam.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $600.00 — $932.00
Double Sharing $600.00 — $932.00

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