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The journey
Explore the Usambara Mountains in north-eastern Tanzania, known for their beautiful landscapes, tropical forests, spectacular viewpoints, and historical sites. Visit local community development projects and gain a thorough understanding of the history and daily life of local farmers. This walking safari through West Usambara leads to Mtae, where on clear days you can see Mt. Kilimanjaro and the Taita Hills across the border to Kenya.
At a glance
Day by day
In the morning at 07:30 hrs, depart from Arusha, Moshi, or Dar to Lushoto in West Usambara, arriving in the early afternoon for lunch.
In the afternoon, go for a walk or drive to Irente Viewpoint and Irente Farm.
See the farmers' produce of many kinds, including fruits that are sold in Arusha, Dar, Moshi, and Morogoro.
Meals and overnight at Lawns Hotel, White House Hotel, Grant Hotel, or campsite.
Have breakfast, followed by a walk to the Magamba Rainforest.
Visit an old trench dug by the Germans during World War 1. Your guide will explain the German and British colonial history of the area.
Continue walking through the Magamba rainforest to the village of Lukozi for dinner and overnight in a guest house or at a campsite.
After breakfast, walk along the valleys and sloping hillsides of the inner Usambara Mountains, passing vegetable farms lined with eucalyptus and banana trees.
Pass through the villages of Malindi, Makose, and Kagulio, then proceed to Rangwi Catholic Mission for dinner and overnight in a rest house or at a campsite.
After breakfast, walk to Mamboleo or Tema villages. These villages are well known for their soil conservation and traditional irrigation projects, which focus on the development of stone and bench terraces to improve farming.
Your guide will give a thorough explanation of how the people of the Shambaa tribe live in the area.
Dinner and overnight at Mamboleo village campsite.
After breakfast, continue walking to Mtae and then climb Shegayu Peak at 2,220 m.
On clear days, you will be able to see Mt. Kilimanjaro and the Taita Hills across the border to Kenya.
You will have lunch en route.
Dinner and overnight at Mtae.
Wake up at 06:00 hrs for an early breakfast.
Then check out from Mtae and travel by private vehicle to Lushoto, where you will arrive in time for lunch.
After lunch, the driver will take you back to Arusha or you may proceed with your next travel plans.
The route
The fine print
All entrance fees
Full-board accommodation during the tour
Services of an English-speaking guide
Complimentary bottled water on the first and second day
Government taxes
Extras at the lodges, such as drinks, telephone, laundry, internet, etc.
International flight
Departure tax
Tips for the guide (highly recommended)
Visa and travel insurance
Logistics
Your 6 days finish where they began, in Lushoto.
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