Usambara Mountains Trekking

Tour Overview

Nothern Circuit, Tanzania

Excellent

800 Review

Duration

Daily Tour

Tour Type

5 Days

Group Size

30 People

Languages

Any Language

Overview

The Usambara Mountains in northeastern Tanzania are part of the ancient Eastern Arc range, divided into the higher West Usambaras and the lower East Usambaras. Rich in history and culture, they were home to the Bantu, Shambaa, and Maasai people. Today the area is densely populated, with many residents depending on the forests for daily needs.
Visitors can enjoy unique attractions such as Lushoto town, the historic Amani Nature Reserve, and Mazumbai Forest—one of the last untouched tropical forests in the region.

Highlights
  • Please note that our itinerary is fully flexible and can be adjusted to suit your preferences and requirements.

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Destination Nothern Circuit
Depature Arusha
Departure Time 10.00AM
Return Time 10.00PM
Included
  • Transport
  • Entry fees
  • Guide fees
  • Accommodation (camping)
  • Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
  • All mentioned activity fees in the program (Guide fee, Village Entry fees etc)
Excluded
  • Drinks (they is a mini bar from which drinks can be purchased at extra cost)
  • Personal Items
  • Laundry
  • International Flights
  • International Flights
  • International Flights
Travel With Bus
Rating

4.9

Excellent
  • Accommodation
  • Transport
  • Comfort
  • Hospitality
  • Food
Overview

Mount Meru (4,568 m) in Arusha National Park is ideal for acclimatization before climbing Kilimanjaro, offering stunning scenery and wildlife spotting opportunities.The Usambara Mountains in northeastern Tanzania are part of the ancient Eastern Arc range, divided into the higher West Usambaras and the lower East Usambaras. Rich in history and culture, they were home to the Bantu, Shambaa, and Maasai people. Today the area is densely populated, with many residents depending on the forests for daily needs.
Visitors can enjoy unique attractions such as Lushoto town, the historic Amani Nature Reserve, and Mazumbai Forest—one of the last untouched tropical forests in the region.

  • 01
    DAY 1 : Arusha/Dar es salaam to Lushoto
    10.00 AM to 10.00 PM

    Depart Moshi at 7:30 am for Lushoto in the West Usambaras, arriving early afternoon for lunch. In the afternoon, visit Irente Viewpoint for stunning scenery and stop at Irente Farm to explore its locally grown fruits and vegetables.

    • Dinner and overnight:Lushoto Executive Lodge: Full board.
  • 02
    DAY 2 : Lushoto- Magamba Forest Malindi Village.
    10.00 AM to 10.00 PM

    After breakfast, walk to the Magamba rainforest and visit the historic German WWI trench while learning about German and British colonial history. Continue your guided trek through the lush Magamba forest, passing via Lukozi village and ending at Malindi village.

    • Dinner and overnight:Lushoto Executive Lodge: Full board.
  • 03
    Day 3 : Malindi Village – Rangwi Village
    10.00 AM to 10.00 PM

    After breakfast, begin your walk along the valleys and sloping hillsides of the inner Usambara Mountains, passing through vibrant vegetable farms lined with eucalyptus and banana trees. Continue through the villages of Makose and Kagulio, then proceed onward to Rangwi.

    • Dinner and overnight:Mombo View Eco Lodge: Full board.
  • 04
    Day 4 : Rangwi – Mtae Village
    10.00 AM to 10.00 PM

    After breakfast, walk to Mtae via Sunga and through Shengayu Forest, passing Mamboleo Village. Learn from your guide about the Shambaa people's soil-conservation methods and traditional irrigation—stone and bench terraces—that support sustainable farming and protect the landscape.

    • Dinner and overnight: Mombo View Eco Lodge: Full board.
  • 05
    Day 5 : Mombo - Arusha/Dar es salaam
    10.00 AM to 10.00 PM

    On this day will be your final day hence you will have breakfast from your lodge and drive back either Arusha or Dar es Salaam.

    • End of tour.
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