This mountain range has unique beautiful terrain and vast amounts of flora and fauna that are endemic to the region.
5 Days
Challenging
Hikes
On the eastern side of Tanzania, you will find the Usambara Mountains. One of the best-kept secrets in Tanzania, an area not commonly seen by tourists. You can choose to hike through the mountain range or if unable to hike long distances transport can easily be arranged as well.
This mountain range has unique beautiful terrain and vast amounts of flora and fauna that are endemic to the region. When hiking through the Usambara Mountains you will walk through lush green rainforest, villages, tea and coffee plantations, and local farms. You will be able to immerse yourself in the culture of the area. Staying in lodges and local accommodations at the different villages along the way, each one is comfortable and clean and your luggage will be transported for you while you trek.
The following itinerary is based on seeing and experiencing the best parts of the Usambara Mountains but can be altered for any itinerary and timeline from 1-6 days. We can also easily alter the walking distances with less or more transportation between villages if needed.
Today you will drive from your departing city to Lushoto village. After arriving in Lushoto you will have lunch and meet your local guide who will be with you through your trek. Once settled you will go to Kisasa Falls, a must-see waterfall in the area. After the waterfall, you will go to a viewpoint of either Irente Viewpoint or Yogoi Viewpoint, both with astounding views and a great place to wait and watch the sunset.
Approximate walking distance: 11km Approximate walking time: 6-7 hours
After a good and filling breakfast, your local guide will take you on a hike through Magamba Forest Reserve, a rainforest. Here you will walk through the lush rainforest and if lucky can see white and black colobus monkeys swinging from the trees above you, along with other wildlife that lives in the forest. Your guide will be sure to point out the different flora and fauna as you walk. Along the walk, you will also reach the German trench dug in WW1 that remains.
After walking through the forest you will continue the hike to Magamba Peak, with breathtaking views of the mountains and rolling hills of the region. After this long adventure hiking day, you will be transported to Lukozi village for the night by your driver.
Approximate walking distance: 14km Approximate walking time: 5-6 hours
Today you will start your trek after breakfast, with the local guide you will make your way from the starting point of Lukozi village to Rangwai village. You will trek through villages and have a great opportunity to observe local life as you pass through the local villages and farmland in the area with views of the rolling hills. Your guide will be on the lookout for the two-horned chameleons that can be found in the Usambara Mountains. You will end the day at your accommodations in Rangwai village.
Approximate walking distance: 15km Approximate walking time: 5-6 hours
Today the trek will be from Rangwai village to Mambo village. You will have the opportunity while on the trek to stop at Mabughai village to see the locals make pottery, and watch as they make clay pots.
Tonight your accommodations will be at Mambo Viewpoint Eco Lodge or Mambo Cliff Inn. These accommodations are said to have the best viewpoint in all of the Usambara Mountains. So after arriving just relax and enjoy the view for the night.
Today after breakfast we will depart and drive back to your departure city. You will arrive in the afternoon where the tour will end as you are dropped off at your accommodations.
– Shagayu forest and Kidhege waterfall
– Mambo caves and footprints
– Can add more days around villages and trekking in the area








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