ACTIVITIES

1. Hiking
2. Trekking
3. Bicycle riding
4. Bird watching
5. Mountain climbing
6. Historical tours
7. Budget game drive and walking safaris
8. Beach holidays
9. Lodge or Hotel reservations

THE STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES OF USAMBARA MOUNTANS HIKING AND TREKKING

1. To provide alternative use of natural resources by developing and promoting eco-cultural tourism in the area.
2. Create awareness amongst tourists on a modern, simple, but effective eco-cultural tour in Tanzania.
3. To support development activities in Usambara Mountains.
4. To be the chief tourists guiding group in the Eastern Regions of Tanzania.
5. To enable sustainable use of natural resources both within and beyond, by local communities in the surrounding the area.

IMPORTANCE OF USAMBARA MOUNTAINS (Lushoto)

1. The Usambara Mountains have several eco-tourism attractions that can be experienced by a variety of means.
2. With a high level of biological, hydrological and meteorological activity, along with a rich social history, the Usambara Mountains are home to many researchers.
3. The East and West Usambara Mountains have substantial endemic, rare and threatened floral and fauna. Among these is the rare Usambara violet flower.
4. Within the Usambara Mountains is the large historical Amani Botanical Garden. Established in 1902, its 360 ha. is home to more than 400 tree species, including spices and fruit trees, medical, timber and ornamental trees from various parts of the world).
5. The Mountains has covered by green vegetation which makes the area to cool and easy for hiking and trekking.
6. The Usambara Mountains are tourist freindly, though still unspoiled and authentic.
   

GETING TO LUSHOTO(usambara mountains)

BY BUS:
The roads are excellant from all directions. The getway to the western usambara Mountains is
Mombo,on the plains:from there it is about 33 kms(21miles) to Lushoto. Mombo is on the Arusha-Tanga highway.Direct bus is availlable from Ubungo on Morogoro Road at the main upcountry bus station in Dar -es -Salam with several morning depertures per day. Direct servise is also available from Arusha or Maoshi and from Tanga. Many visitors takes a through bus either way between Dar -Es- Salam and Arusha or Moshi.There are dozens of small busses and vans that runs between Mombo and Lushoto each time a day .

lushoto

This leaf highland town mixes pines and eucalyptus with tea plantations, coffee plantations, banana plantations ando ther tropical foliage. Its the main selttement in the usambaras and the base for hiking and trekking. There are several markets, banks, internate access, shops and a good sellection of hotel and lodges.

Some pictures my friends took

Please enjoy these photos from a tour I led for a few frinds of mine.


In an African Market
Kevin and his New Friends
Children Singing
Frightened by the Muzungo
Brandy, Said and Chameleon (I'm in this one)
Walking with Said the Maasai and Children
Brandy and Kevin
Lies, Tom, Said, Kevin, Brandy
At Irente View Point
Kevin

Several days hiking tours:

Western Usambara (3-6 days*)
• Lushoto – Lukozi – Rangwi – Mtae –Mlalo.
• Beautiful tour off the beaten track
• You walk through the rainforest, experience local life at its original, and reach many peaks with nice views.
• Visit a traditional medicine man and pottery – women project.
• Look for monkeys, chameleons, butterflies, birds and a rich flora.

Mazumbai Forest (3-5 days*)
• Soni – Bumbuli – Mazumbai (Tea plantation and Coffee plantation)
• Experience Rainforest at its best
• You walk to nice peaks and through the lively rainforest, with colobus and velvet monkeys, old trees and many colourful birds.
• Visit a coffee and tea farm, enjoy the culture of local villages.

Your individual tour
• Create your own individual trip! Plan to us and we will help you to plan a tour specially arranged for your taste and interests.
Choose your own destinations, distances, difficulty and length.

All longer tours include:
Accommodation, three meals per day, water, forest fees, transport and guiding fees.
* You can shorten or extend any of the several days trips.

One – day hiking tours

TOUR OPTIONS.

Irente Viewpoint (4-6 h)

• See local agriculture and villages.
• Enjoy a incredible view over the Masaiplains at the viewpoint
• Lunch at Irente farm (included)
• Possibility to buy cheese, bread…

Magamba Rainforest (4-5 h)

• Walk through the rainforest.
• Admire the rich vegetation, colobus monkeys & colourful butterflies.
• Lunch at Kiguru Hakwewa’s peak
• Forest fees are included

Mkuzi Waterfalls (6-8 h)

• Walk thtough Magamba Rainforest
• Look for colobus & velvet monkeys
• Have a nice rest & lunch (included) at Mkuzi Waterfals.
• Walk or take a bus back to Lushoto.

Historical Lushoto (3-4 h)

• Learn about the colonial times
• Visit historical buildings, old graves and the lively market
• Walk through local villages.

Also ask for these tours:

Ø Growing rock (4-6 h)

Ø Bangala river (4-6 h)

Ø Usambara Farm & Flora (4-6 h)

Ø Lushoto View point (3-4 h)

read more about spending time in Usambara

This is traveler did not tour with us and his guide situation sounds unprofessional but his pictures and observations are good. Click here to read his travel journey.

Tours Overview

The scene: Natural treasures in the Mountains. Cool and green, the Usambaras are a double Mountain Range that form part of the geologically ancient Western Arc chain. While fairly densely populated, their isolation and climatic stability have given them a degree of biodiversity unequalled on the rest of the continent.

Not – to – be – missed: attractions include the famous African violet and the wild palm date, or among the endemic fauna and flora, the rare Usambara eagle owl, kenrick’s starling and Usambara Warbler. The place can be visited in cornfort all year round. If you’re looking for a peace and quite, however, you will appreciate the Usambara Mt. (Lushoto) a haven of subtropical tranquility situated in the heart of the Mountains.

Our guides: All Our Guides grew up in the Usambara Mountains. They have a wide cultural and environment and knowledge of the region. Every guide has finished secondary school and has studied Tourism and Wildlife in Tanga. All of them speak English and Kiswahili fluently.

We know that a friendly and flexible guide is essential for a great trip, and be sure we do our best to make your days in Lushoto unforgettable!

Not in the mood for hiking?

Also enjoy:

• Local food cooking course
• To make Traditional & Maasai jewellery
• Kiswahili for Beginners
• Local family life
• Biking trips
• Cultural evening
• Bird watching

Start of Usambara Blog

Tayodea starts its weblog today to promote its idea in a better way. You will find actual information about our activities and sevices on this blog s well as testimonials from our guests. So welcome!