The fertile terrain is great for broad agricultural activity vegetables, grapes and many other tropical fruits find an ideal growth here. Many German further more produce domestic products such as cheese, jam, wine, Brown bread and honey.
We
offer guided treks in the beautiful Usambara Mountains from one day to one
week. It’s best to take around three or four days, allowing you to see Lushoto
Town, many small villages, and the wonderful viewpoints off the escarpments
from where you can look to Kilimanjaro far off and down to the plains below.
Optional for Full day (4 -8 Hours)
Hiking,Trekking or Driving Tour
⦁ Magamba rainforest and Irente view point
⦁ Kisasa
waterfalls and Ndekai(Kertas) view point or Irente view point
⦁ Magamba
rainforest and Kisasa waterfalls
⦁ Irente
viewpoint and Village walk Tour
⦁ Kivuga
peak Tour
⦁ Skyline
tour
⦁ Usambara
Farm and Flora
⦁ Gods
Rock(footprint)
⦁ Growing
Rock
⦁ Rock
climbing (Ndekai view point)
⦁ Cooking
course(Traditional food)
⦁ Cycling
tour from Lushoto-Mtae/Moshi/Pangani/Bagamoyo
IRENTE VIEW POINT IN USAMBARA MOUNTAINS
(4 TO 5 HOURS)
From
Lushoto, hike to this outlook for spectacular views of the village of Mazinde
and the Maasai plains almost 1000 meters below. Eat lunch at the Irente
Biodiversity Farm in their beautiful flower garden
MAGAMBA RAINFOREST IN USAMBARA MOUNTAINS
(4 TO 5 HOURS)
Walk
through villages and farm land to the lush rainforest where you can see
black-and-white Colobus monkeys. On the way back, pass by the historic royal
village of the Kilindi (the Washambaa ruling clan) and an old German bunker dug
during World War I.
Combined Trip—Magamba Rainforest & Irente Viewpoint (7-8 hours, 20km)
For shorter stays in the area, we recommend a combination hike to the Irente
Viewpoint and Magamba Rainforest, where you can see Colobus monkeys.
LUSHOTO TOWN TOUR IN USAMBARA MOUNTAINS
(2 TO 3 HOURS)
Walk
through villages and farm land to the lush rainforest where you can see
black-and-white Colobus monkeys. On the way back, pass by the historic royal
village of the Kilindi (the Washambaa ruling clan) and an old German bunker dug
during World War I.
Combined Trip—Magamba Rainforest & “Irente Viewpoint” (7-8 hours, 20km)
For shorter stays in the area, we recommend a combination hike to the Irente
Viewpoint and Magamba Rainforest, where you can see Colobus monkeys.
SONI WATERFALL IN USAMBARA MOUNTAINS (3
TO 4 HOURS)
hese
falls are right in the village of Soni, famous for its fresh fruit and vegetable.
You will take a small regional bus to get there.
Have a local dish in the village of Soni.
Enjoy walking a very nice way back to Lushoto.
GROWING ROCK TOUR IN USAMBARA MOUNTAINS
(4 TO 5 HOURS)
Starting
from Soni you walk through the villages of Shashui and Kwemula to the foot of
Kwa Mongo. In half an hour you can climb this mountain which has a colorful
variety of butterflies on top, and oversee the Southern “Usambara Mountains”,
including Soni and Lushoto, and the Handeni plains. From here you descend to
Magila, situated on the foot of the growing rock, where you visit two
irrigation projects and the tree nursery of the primary school. The farmers and
schoolteachers will tell you all the ins and outs of their development projects
and explain, before your return to Soni, why the rock is growing.
SAKHARANI WINE TOUR IN USAMBARA
MOUNTAINS (4 TO 5 HOURS)
Departing
from Soni, walk through coffee plantations on the way to Sakarani where
“Usambara” wine is processed. Upon your return, take in the Soni waterfall and
visit the local market offering fresh fruits.}
USAMBARA FARM IN USAMBARA MOUNTAINS (4
TO 5 HOURS)
Walk
through the fertile farmlands of Jaegertal (“Hunter’s Valley”) to a fruit tree
nursery. On your request the tour can be extended to include a hike to Vuli
peak (2100 meters).
Combined Trip—Lushoto Town Tour and Usambara Farm (4-5 hours)
Tour Lushoto and learn about its German colonial past. Then walk through the
fertile farmlands of Jaegertal (“Hunter’s Valley”) to a fruit tree nursery. On
your request the tour can be extended to include a hike to Vuli peak (2100
meters).
MKUZI WATERFALL IN USAMBARA MOUNTAINS (5
TO 6 HOURS)
From
Muller’s Lodge or Migambo Village, walk through the colorful forest to this
local waterfall. Extend your tour by climbing Migambo peak (2400m high!).
MTAE TOUR IN USAMBARA MOUNTAINS (2 TO 5
DAYS)
Trek
through rainforests, traditional villages, and farmland; visit and sleep in a
local home; see local pottery being made; watch the sun set from the top of a
village; and experience the traditional life of the Shambaa people. This trip
includes many opportunities to visit and learn about the development projects
supported by our program. Return to “Lushoto” by bus, bike, or private
transport
MAGAMBA,IRENTE,AND CARTER’S VIEW POINT
IN USAMBARA MOUNTAINS (2 TO 3 DAYS)
Trek
through local villages and the Magamba rainforest to Irente viewpoint and then
the “Irente Biodiversity Farm”, famous for their locally made organic food
products. After staying overnight at the Farm, hike along the ridges of the
mountains to Carter’s viewpoint. The next day, return to Lushoto or continue
downhill to Mombo.
LUSHOTO, RANGWI CONVENT TO MLALO VIEW
POINT IN USAMBARA MOUNTAINS (2 TO 3 DAYS)
Trek
from Lushoto to the Rangwi Convent for an overnight. Continue with a visit to a
village of the Kilindi (the Washambaa ruling clan) and the headquarters of the
Shambaa sub-chief to learn about the history of the “Usambara” chiefdom. This
tour can be extended to include a visit to a Shambaa blacksmith at Tewe.
MAZUMBAI FOREST RESERVE IN USAMBARA
MOUNTAINS (2 TO 4 DAYS)
From
Soni or Bumbuli hike through tea and coffee plantations to the Mazumbai Forest
Reserve, home to numerous birds species and black-and-white Colobus monkeys. Return
to Lushoto by private transport.
CHANGALIKWA MAASAI VILLAGE 2 DAYS
Changalikwa
Village is 35 KM South of Mombo Town. The Village is right at the base of
Monduli Hill and several mountains boosting a center for cultural tourism as
well as eco tourism.
We are offering a campsite available to accommodate groups of any size. Camping
per day costs 30$ which gives you full board, meal, a place to keep your own
tent and an opportunity to do Maasai Cultural Tours of your choice and liking.
We Offer: Cattle Grazing, Village Walks, Monduli Hill Hikes, Traditional
Healing, Traditional Dancing and More.
DAY
1: Showering and changing into Maasai Clothes and moving in with assigned
family or the hut house for accommodation.
Meeting with Maasai Tribe Leaders
Goat Slaughter and preparing Dinner
Cow milking at the same time or consecutive.
DAY
2: Morning Livestock Grazing And Farm Tours
Afternoon Learning Traditional Healing Practices