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Usambara Mountains Cultural Walking Tour 

5 days / 4 nights 
$750.00

        
USAMBARA MOUNTAINS        IRENTE VIEWPOINT        MAGAMBA RAINFOREST        KISASA SHENGAYU FOREST        MOUNTAIN VILLAGES & FARMING COMMUNITIES
  CULTURAL INTERACTIONS       INCREDIBLE VISTAS       EXPERT GUIDE
    

Itinerary 

DAY 1:
ARUSHA TO LUSHOTO, USAMBARA MOUNTAINS  

The tour departs Arusha at 07:30 for Lushoto in the Tanga region. arriving at the Lushoto Executive Lodge in time for lunch.

The  Usambara mountain range is situated in the north-eastern part of Tanzania, and is known for its pleasant climate, beautiful view points and fertile slopes.

This area is amongst the most biodiverse in the world. Covered by a thick canopy of tropical forest, the mountains offer terrain and wildlife uncommon throughout the rest of Africa. 

Favoured by the Germans and English during colonial times, the area is rich in historical buildings from the period. 

After lunch, enjoy an afternoon walk or drive to Irente viewpoint and Irente Farm where a wide variety of fruits and vegetables are produced. Then it is back to the lodge for dinner and a good night’s sleep.

Meals: lunch and dinner

DAY 2:
LUSHOTO TO MAGAMBA FOREST MALINDI VILLAGE  

After breakfast, we’ll head out on our first morning walk (4 – 6 hours) to the Magamba rainforest. Well visit the Kisasa Waterfalls and the villages of Lukozi and Malindi. We’ll arrive at the Mombo View Eco Lodge for dinner and our beds. 

Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner

DAY 3:  
MALINDI VILLAG TO RANGWI VILLAGE

Today we traverse the valleys and hillsides of the inner Usambara Mountains  (4 - 6 hours) passing farms lined with eucalyptus and banana trees. You'll hike through the villages of Makose,  Kagulio and Rangwi before we return to the lodge for another evening meal and a much needed rest.

Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner

DAY 4:
RANGWI TO
MTAE VILLAGE 

After breakfast we’ll start our walk (4 – 5 hours) to Mtae via Sunga village and throught Shengayu forest, past Mamboleo village. These villages of the Sambaa are well known for their traditional irrigation and terraced farming methods. We’ll head back to the Mombo View Eco Lodge for a well-deserved meal and a comfy bed.

Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner

DAY 4:
MTAE VILLAGE
TO ARUSHA  

After breakfast, we’ll say our goodbyes to this beautiful, diverse region and head back to Arusha. We will drop you off safely at your hotel with incredible memories of this wonderful experience and bid you farewell.

Meals: breakfast, lunch

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