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3-Day Trek To Mtae Through Magamba Rainforest, Rangwi Villages, Mtae Escarpment, And Lushoto Highlands In Tanzania
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Trekking, Culture

  • Duration

    3 Days

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    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. 

Highlights
  • Discover various plants used as local medicine
  • Uncover the rich history of the Usambara Mountains
  • Explore the diverse tribes residing in the mountains
  • Acquire the skill of crafting pots from clay soil
  • Navigate through the nature forest reserve
  • Traverse an artificial forest filled with pine trees
  • Day 1: Start Trekking to the Village, Magamba Rainforest expand_more
    • 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.

  • Day 2: Cultural Exploration and Natural Wonders at Rangwi Sister’s Convent expand_more
    • 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.

  • Day 3: Pottery Adventure in the Usambara Mountains expand_more
    • 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. 

  • Day 4: Journey to Lushoto expand_more
    • 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

What's Included
  • Guiding fee
  • Accommodation for three days 
  • Meal plan for three days 
  • Village development fee
  • Water for three days
What's Excluded
  • Personal expenses 
  • Tip for the guide 
  • Alcohol
  • Cookies 
  • Other drinks 
What to bring
  • Sun cream 
  • Sunglasses
  • Rain jackets 
  • Hiking boots 
  • Heavy clothes for the evening
Know before you go
  • Local people have their own beliefs, and each tribe has its traditions and customs. So it is essential to respect each other.
  • Most importantly, you do not need to carry all your luggage, but you can carry the small luggage for three days, and we can keep the other luggage in the office or at the hotel.
Meeting Point

Bus Stand, Lushoto, Tanzania

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Persons
1 To 3 USD 70 Per Person
4 To 10 USD 60 Per Person
11 To 16 USD 55 Per Person
17 To 25 USD 50 Per Person

This is a private tour

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USD 70 / person