Tanzania · Primate Tours

1-Day Magamba Rainforest Trek in Lushoto with Primates and Villages

1 Day Round trip from Unnamed Road Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Immerse yourself in the culture of the Shambaaland Kilindi ethnic group
02 Interact with locals and possibly get involved in some farming activities
03 Enjoy sightings of two-horned chameleons along the trail
04 Learn about spiritual and medicinal herbs used in everyday life
05 Spend time watching black and white colobus monkeys
06 Trek to an old German trench and learn about its historical military use

Embark on this one-day trek through the Magamba Rainforest, walking through traditional village farmlands and learning about the history of the Sambaa chief at Lumbago Loyal Village. Continue into the forest to spot black and white colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, velvet monkeys, and two-horned chameleons along the trail. The experience also includes views from Kugulu Hakwewa Peak and a visit to one of the German caves in the Usambara Mountains, which was used in different ways during the colonial period.

Spend time watching the black and white colobus, velvet, and blue monkeys.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Magamba Rainforest Trek through Villages, Wildlife and History

Walk uphill through traditional villages and farmlands and learn about the cultural life of the Shambaa and Kilindi ethnic groups. Interact with the local people and possibly get involved in some farming activities.
Continue trekking to the Magamba rainforest and enjoy the two-horned chameleons on your trail. Along the way, learn about spiritual and medicinal herbs used in the everyday life of the traditional Shambaa, Mbugu, and Pare-speaking people.
Venture into the thick rainforest of Magamba, home to different primates. Spend time watching the black and white colobus, velvet, and blue monkeys.
Keep trekking to an old German trench and hear about its historical military use by German colonial soldiers.
Enter the cave a few meters in and observe bats hanging on the trench wall while taking some pictures.
Hike to the forest peak and enjoy the view of Lushoto town and the royal village.

Approximate trekking loop distance coverage: 12 km

Have your packed or picnic lunch at the same peak and return to town the same afternoon.