Usambara Mountains 8 Days
What to expect
Lushoto is a district in Tanzania’s Tanga region in the Usambara Mountains, known for its history. At around 1200m, this leafy highland town is nestled in a fertile valley surrounded by pines and eucalyptus. Irrigated agriculture, for example, has gained traction in this area. Fruits of various varieties, as well as horticultural crops, are grown. Pastoralism is another activity. Lushoto is a town in the western Usambara’s that serves as a good starting point for hikes in the surrounding hills.
Visiting Lushoto is the best way to unwind from your hectic schedule. Many people come to the Usambara Mountains to enjoy the lush greenery and clean air. The Usambara Mountains provide breathtaking views; it’s lovely to just sit quietly and take in the scenery. In this area, you can also visit historic sites and hike along beautiful trails. Tropical forest covers the majority of Lushoto.
The Usumbara Mountains are known for scenic drives, hiking, biking, birding, and simply relaxing while listening to the sounds. In the Lushoto area, Nature Responsible Safari can organize a variety of activities (usambara Mountain). The walks and trails can take anywhere from a few hours to several days to complete. Following is what we learned from our experience, and we believe it will be an exciting program for you as well.
Anyone who has walked long or short distances can participate in these walks. You’ll have a great time connecting with the villagers and learning about their lives during these walks, and your eyes will be drawn to the beautiful natural houses with various floral designs. This is the only way to visit Tanzania and leave a lasting impression.
It is our responsibility as a Nature Responsible Company to ensure that every trip has a positive and beneficial impact on you and the community, with long-term and sustainable benefits.
Day to day Itinerary
1 Night in Moshi
It’s known as a gateway to Kilimanjaro National Park, home to Africa’s highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro.
Day 1
Arrive Kilimanjaro Airport, your driver will be there waiting for you. Make sure your passport is well stamped with correct dates as well. Soon after meeting your driver, proceed to Moshi where you will have an overnight at Chanya Lodge which includes Dinner and overnight.
2 Nights at Irente Farm lodge (Lushoto)
Discover more about Magamba rainforest and Irente view point.
Day 2
After breakfast depart with packed lunch to Lushoto, stop for lunch somewhere on your way up for lunch and enjoy the view. Proceed to Lushoto. Overnight at Irente Frm lodge, full board.
Day 3
Duration 6_ 7 hours. Trekking loop distance 17 km.
After breakfast start trekking from the hotel, through Irente village to Magamba rainforest via the local village of kwembago while learning the history of the people. Climb to Magamba peak where you can enjoy spectacular view of Lushoto town. Enter into Magamba nature reserve renowned for its diversity in birds, primates like black and white colobus monkeys, Blue monkeys and other species, continue through the forest pass by German cave up to kigulu hakwewa peak where you can enjoy the breeze and the view of Lushoto while having lunch at the top. After enjoying all this take your way to Irente view point where the views of Maasai plain will leave you breathless. After this head back to Irente farm for dinner and overnight.
2 Nights at Malindi lodge (Lushoto)
Mambo view point.
Day 4
Duration 6 _ 7 hours . Trekking loop distance _ approximately 27 km
Start walking from Irente Farm with uphill to Kwembago royal local village while learning about special medicine herbs, being explained about Lushoto history and keep passing to the part of agricultural land where you will know about local food produced by local people then getting to the edge proceed the walking to Magamba rainforest a home of black and white colobus monkeys and blue monkeys also before arriving have chance to see those endemic species of trees that cannot be seen elsewhere apart from usambara, get to the top enjoy the brews and Lushoto view point while having lunch. After keep walking within the forest then get connected to main road to Malindi lodge where you will overnight on full board basis.
Day 5
Duration-5-6. Loop distance- approximately 15 km.
Walk from Malindi at Papa Moze village to Rangwi at sisters Covent. Our walking will also start with uphill while enjoying nice landscape, pass through villages where you will have chance to interact with local people then knowing how do local people leave, spotting out those endemic species of chameleons that cannot be seen elsewhere apart from usambara getting to the edge start descending to mgwashi village up to Rangwi to the sisters Covent where you will overnight on full board basis.
1 Night at Mambo view lodge
Offering magnificent views over the African plains, Mambo View Point is located in the northern part of the Usambara Mountains and near the village of Mambo.
Day 6
Duration 5 _ 6 hours Loop distance _ Approximately 15 km.
After breakfast begin your trekking from Rangwi at sisters Covent to Mtae (the world view point). Normally the hiking will start with uphill, get to the edge start exploring within the planted forest while enjoying nice land scape, spotting out chameleons, pass by Shume village where you will experience the lifestyle of local people then keep heading to Sunga village pass by women’s pottery workshop where you will witness how the local pottery can be made from clay soil also if interested you will have chance to make your own pot. After all this, walk to Mambo view lodge where lunch will be provided. After lunch have a rest for 2 hours then in the evening at 4 o’clock walk to Mambo view point for the sunset then walk back to Mambo view lodge for dinner and overnight.
1 Night at Irente Farm Lodge
After relaxing Breakfast depart to Lushoto
Day 7
Enjoy the sunrise at Mambo View which is very beautiful from here, have a relaxing breakfast. Then depart to Lushoto. Arrive at Irente Farm Lodge in good time for lunch. Spend your afternoon overlooking the beautiful Lushoto town. All meals and overnight at Irente Farm Lodge
Departure day
Drive Back to the Airport
After breakfast meet your drive and drive back to Kilimanjaro airport, or Arusha and proceed with your own plans.
You've reached the end of your adventure
Includes & Excludes
- All meals
- Accommodation
- All activities
- Transport from Kilimanjaro
- Airport/Arusha/Moshi
- International and domestic flights
- Any item for personal use
- Tip to guides and hotels