5-Day Usambara Mountains Hiking Tour with Kisasa Waterfalls

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Enjoy hiking in the Usambara Mountains
• 02 Marvel at the beauty of the Kisasa Waterfalls
• 03 Take in viewpoints overlooking the forested mountains
• 04 Enjoy a spectacular birdwatching experience
• 05 Get an opportunity to view black-and-white monkeys

Embark on this tour to hike in the Usambara Mountains, home to an unspoiled tropical forest that is rare in East Africa. Learn about the varied ecology of the Usambara and how it is increasingly protected. Enjoy a spectacular birdwatching experience and hikes to viewpoints overlooking the forested mountains. Marvel at the beauty of the Kisasa Waterfalls and indulge in blissful forest nature walks.

Embark on this tour to hike in the Usambara Mountains, home to an unspoiled tropical forest that is rare in East Africa.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Arusha, Moshi, Lushoto, Usambara Mountains

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arrival in Lushoto

• Arrive in Lushoto and check in at Avocado Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

2

Day 02

Hike to Kisasa Waterfalls and Irente Viewpoint

• Have breakfast, then start a 4-hour hiking tour to Kisasa Waterfalls and Irente Viewpoint.
• Stop over at Irente Farm for lunch.
• After lunch, continue walking through the natural forest and drive to Papas Moze Village in Lukozi for dinner and an overnight stay.

3

Day 03

Walking Tour to Rangwi Sisters Convent

• After breakfast, start the 7-hour walking tour to Rangwi Sisters Convent with a lunch box.

Check in at the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

4

Day 04

Walk Through Shaghayu Peak Forest to Mtae Mambo Village

• Have breakfast and start a walking tour through Shaghayu Peak Forest and its viewpoint to Mtae Mambo Village.

5

Day 05

Return to Moshi or Arusha

• Drive back to Lushoto and continue to Moshi or Arusha to end the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Accommodation
• Meals
• Village development fees
• Entry fees
• Transportation
• English-speaking professional guide

What's Not Included

• Tips and gratuities
• Other personal expenses

What to bring

• Walking shoes
• Warm clothes
• Walking sticks
• Cameras
• Binoculars

Know before you go

• Get environmental guidelines from your guide before hiking.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Any hotel or lodge in Arusha, Moshi, or Lushoto

Tour start

Lushoto, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.