3-Day Trek To Mtae Through Magamba Rainforest, Rangwi Villages, Mtae Escarpment, and Lushoto Highlands in Tanzania
Highlights
Lushoto, Usambara Mountains
nature, trekking, cultural
Private Tour
3 Days
Medium
English, French
Description
Embark on a captivating 4-day trekking adventure through the scenic Usambara Mountains in Tanzania! Begin with an 8-10 hour trek covering approximately 21 km, leading through the Magamba rainforest, showcasing black and white Columbus monkeys, chameleons, and picturesque landscapes. Witness a pottery workshop in Mabughai and a breathtaking view of Tsavo West Kenya and Kilimanjaro from Mtae.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Start Trekking to the Village, Magamba Rainforest
- After breakfast, get picked up at the hotel, and start walking with your packed lunch through the villages uphill to the Magamba rain forest and overnight at Bush Baby homestay and campsite in Lukozi. This is the day of trekking through the natural forest, home of black and white Columbus monkeys, two-horned chameleons on the way and a lovely landscape. The lodge is a local neat and self-contained room.
The approximate trekking distance coverage is 21 km.
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Day 2: Cultural Exploration and Natural Wonders at Rangwi Sister’s Convent
- Start trek through the villages of Mgwashi, farming areas and spend the night at Rangwi sister’s convent - lovely landscape and a chance to interact with the local ethnic groups in traditional villages and learn traditional ways of living, visiting traditional irrigation practices by the Shambaa. It is a day to learn about medicinal and spiritual herbs on the way. Have a lunch at the Convent.
Accommodation is basic and neat shared toilets.
Approximate trekking distance coverage: 12km.
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Day 3: Pottery Adventure in the Usambara Mountains
- Trekking through the villages, to the pottery village for the workshop and along the escapement of the mountains to Mtae – World class (The world- class viewpoint is because you will view about 180 degrees over the Tsavo west Kenya and trekking proceeds to Mabughai, the pottery workshop.
- Visit the pottery workshop and learn how to make pots using clay soil.
- Keep hiking to the end through the escapement of the Usambara Mountains while enjoying lovely views of the plain.
- Have a lunch ata Magumba view cottages and overnight there.
Check-in at Magumba Cottages, one of the best mountain accommodations.
Approximate trekking distance coverage is 12km.
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Day 4: Journey to Lushoto
- Early in the morning, take a public or private transport and arrive at Lushoto in the same morning.
- You can connect with the buses departing Dar es Salaam, Tanga, Moshi or Arusha.
Driving Distance 63km
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| Adult | |
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| 1 to 2 | /person |
| 3 to 6 | /person |
| 7 to 14 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 3 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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