8 Days Usambara Hiking

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8 Days Usambara Hiking

Day 1: Arrival

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where you will meet an Mapaka crew Travel representative, and transfer to Hotel 

Destination: Usambara Mountain

Accomodation:  Dual Mountain View Lodge

           Meals & Drinks:

  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast is included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Main Destination:Moshi

Best Time To Visit

Any Time

High Season

Any Time

Best Weather

Any Time

Day 2: transfer to Lushoto

(The Usambara Mountains) approx 4-5 hours, beautiful road trip heading south east of the country, riding alongside North and South Park mountains region all the way to Mombo, where you will start your driving up to Usambara mountains for overnight

Destination: Usambara Mountain

Accomodation: Budget Lodge or Camps located in or near Usambara Mountain

           Meals & Drinks:

  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast is included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Main Destination:Usambara Mountain

Best Time To Visit

March to May (The rainy season,)

High Season

June to October (Peak season, dry season, cooler temperatures)

Best Weather

November to February (Peak season)

Day 3: Irente- Magamba forest – Lukozi

The tour starts by driving from Lushoto to Magamba village where you start walking through Magamba rain forest the home of black and white colubus monkeys, flowers, and birds. Continue with more up and down hill walk to the village of Lukozi for Overnight. Picnic lunch will be served along the way. Dinner and overnight at Watoto wa Nyumbani guest House /Camping

Destination: Usambara Mountain

Accomodation: Budget Lodge or Camps located in or near Usambara Mountain

           Meals & Drinks:

  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast is included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Main Destination:Usambara Mountain

Best Time To Visit

March to May (The rainy season,)

High Season

June to October (Peak season, dry season, cooler temperatures)

Best Weather

November to February (Peak season)

Day 4: Lukozi – Rangwi

Walk from Lukozi through traditional villages, good, views, farming area to Rangwi Convent Dinner and overnight at the Convent provides by the Nancy

Destination: Usambara Mountain

Accomodation: Budget Lodge or Camps located in or near Usambara Mountain

           Meals & Drinks:

  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast is included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Main Destination:Usambara Mountain

Best Time To Visit

March to May (The rainy season,)

High Season

June to October (Peak season, dry season, cooler temperatures)

Best Weather

November to February (Peak season)

Day 5: Rangwi – Mtae

Beautiful villages where you will learn about the traditional life especially Shambaa life, forest to Mtae a World View Point with spectacular views overlooking Maasai plain, Tsavo National Park in Kenya, Mkomazi Game reserve and on clear day you can see Kilimanjaro on the horizon, also the same day you can see amazing sunset and overnight. Dinner and overnight at Mtae

Destination: Usambara Mountain

Accomodation: Budget Lodge or Camps located in or near Usambara Mountain

           Meals & Drinks:

  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast is included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Main Destination:Usambara Mountain

Best Time To Visit

March to May (The rainy season,)

High Season

June to October (Peak season, dry season, cooler temperatures)

Best Weather

November to February (Peak season)

Day 6: Mtae – Goka- Kimboi- Mlalo

A longest day on this trip, right after breakfast drive from Mtae to the Village of Goka for at least half an hour to get to the point where you start walking through the forest, traditional villages where you get chance of visiting pottery women Kibomboi village and learn how to make ports with free hands in a few minutes, then continue to Mlalo for dinner and overnight.

Destination: Usambara Mountain

Accomodation: Budget Lodge or Camps located in or near Usambara Mountain

           Meals & Drinks:

  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast is included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Main Destination:Usambara Mountain

Best Time To Visit

March to May (The rainy season,)

High Season

June to October (Peak season, dry season, cooler temperatures)

Best Weather

November to February (Peak season)

Day 7: Mlalo – Mkuzu – Lushoto

After breakfast drive to Mkuzu village about two hours, then walk to Mkuzu waterfall which found inside the forest, after enjoying the waterfall drive to Mullers Lodge for lunch, then drive back to Lushoto for overnight.

Destination: Usambara Mountain

Accomodation: Budget Lodge or Camps located in or near Usambara Mountain

           Meals & Drinks:

  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast is included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Main Destination:Usambara Mountain

Best Time To Visit

March to May (The rainy season,)

High Season

June to October (Peak season, dry season, cooler temperatures)

Best Weather

November to February (Peak season)

Day 8: Leave Lushoto to, Arusha / Dar es Salaam.

This tour can be extended to wildlife visit in National parks like, Saadani, Mikumi or you may continue to Dar Es Salaam, Zanzibar Island for relaxation

Destination: Dar es Salaam or Moshi

Accomodation: Budget Lodge or Hotel located in or near Arusha or Dar es Salaam

           Meals & Drinks:

  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast is included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Main Destination:Dar es Salaam or Arusha

Best Time To Visit

Any Time

High Season

Any Time

Best Weather

Any Time

End of tour
  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
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Highlights for Usambara Trekking

  •  √ Witness The Best Part of Trekking. 
  • · √ Witness The Best Part of Trekking. 
  • · √ Witness The Best Part of Trekking. 

On this tour, you'll find plenty of bird species, monkeys and butterflies. In the south, you can visit the beautiful Kisasa Waterfalls, as well as the Mkuzi Waterfalls in the center of Usambara. This is a very beautiful, versatile and tranquil hiking area worth a visit. If you have some additional time, the East Usambara Mountains are worth a visit with the tropical Magoroto Lake to relax after your hike where you can enjoy swimming and easier hikes through the tropical rainforests.

Activities & Transportation

Getting around: 4*4 Jeep & hiking/walking

transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost

Accommodation & Meals

  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

WHAT IS INCLUDED

  • · Pick up and drop off at Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)*
  • · 2 nights hotel accommodation in Arusha or Moshi (before & after the Tour)
  • · Breakfast is included at the hotel*
  • · 1 post-Tour celebratory drink (beer, juice, or soda) on us*
  • · All tour permits will be covered
  • · Camping/Hut fees
  • · Mountain rescue fees
  • · Guides/Porters salaries
  • · Foam sleeping pad (unless you opt to bring your own instead)
  • · Mess tents, tables, chairs for parties of two or more
  • · All meals on the Tour
  • · No small party supplement fees will be charged
  • · No single supplement fees for Private Climbs will be charged

 

NOT INCLUDED

  • · Airfare
  • · Personal Gear
  • · Tips for porters & Guides
  • · Tanzania Visa: $50/100 per person on arrival

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