USAMBARA MOUNTAIN
ABOUT USAMBARA
The Usambara Mountains are a mountain range in North-East Tanzania,
approximately 70 miles (110 km) long and ranging from 20 to 40 miles (64 km) in width.
Mountains in the range rise as high as 8,000 ft (2,440 m). They are part of the Eastern
Arc Mountains, which stretch from Kenya through Tanzania, and are one of the world’s
Biodiversity hotspots. The range is accessible from the towns of Lushoto in the West,
and Amani in the East. The Usambaras are commonly split into two sub-ranges, the West
Usambara and the East Usambara. The East Usambara is closer to the coast, receives more
rainfall, and is significantly smaller than the West Usambara.
The Usambaras consist of two mountain blocks; the smaller is the East Usambaras lying
closer to the coast with slightly higher rainfall.
This block is less populated and its primary attraction is the Amani Nature Reserves, approached from Muheza, with its botanical garden, butterfly farming, tea & spice plantations. The West Usambaras are separated from the East by a valley and are approached via the district centre of Lushoto.
4 DAYS USAMBARA ITINERARY
DAY 1: Lushoto – Magamba Forest – Malindi village. (4-6hrs Walking).
The Usambara trek start from Lushoto town. After breakfast, start walking through Magamba rainforest home
to black colobus monkey and chameleons, visit an old staunch dug by the German during World War I, on the
way to Malindi village. Packed lunch will be served at a breakpoint before reaching Malindi village.
Dinner and overnight at Lushoto Executive Lodge.
DAY 2: Malindi village – Rangwi village. (4-6hrs walking).
The day’s trek will start after breakfast for a walk through the valleys and sloping hillsides of the inner Usambara Mountain. Pass through villages of Makose and Kagulio, proceed to Rangwi. Packed lunch will be provided en-route.
Dinner and overnight at Mombo View Eco Lodge
DAY 3: Rangwi – Mtae village. (4-5hrs walking).
Start your day hiking through Shagayu rainforest to see the famous Usambara violet flower which was discovered
in 1884. Visit the women's pottery society to witness them making clay pots, and proceed walking to Mtae viewpoint
and reach there at the sunset (altitude of 1,900m). Enjoy the world-class viewpoint of about 180 degrees over the
Tsavo west Kenya and Kilimanjaro during the sunset. Dinner and overnight at Mtae Lutheran mission.
DAY 4: Mtae – Kwesimu village – Irente farm. (2hrs walking)
Catch an early morning bus from Mtae to Kwesimu village. From here you will hike to Irente farm (approx. 1hr). Enjoy a breakfast of fresh produce before heading to Irente viewpoint where you have wonderful views across the sisal plantations and cliff tops.
After spending several hours at Irente, return to Lushoto town to end your tour.
Price Table For 3 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro
| GROUP SIZE | PRICE($ DOLLER) |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | $ 900 |
| 2-4 People | $ 850 |
| 5-7 People | $ 720 |
| 8 -10 People | $ 640 |
| 10++ People | $ 550 |
PRICE INCLUDES
Private transport to & from Kilimanjaro International Airport to your accommodations in Moshi.
2 nights of accommodation in Moshi.
Transportation to & from the Kilimanjaro gate.
Park entry fees.
Camping fees.
Team Kilimanjaro Rescue fees.
18% VAT on tour fees & services.
4 Season mountain tents.
Double layered Sleeping Mats.
Friendly and professional mountain guides, cook and porters.
3 hot meals daily while on the mountain.
Enough treated & filtered drinking water throughout the trek.
Hot water for washing.
Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO).
Government taxes.
Portable oxygen tanks & ox meter
Emergency first-aid kit.
PRICE EXCLUDES
Lunches, dinners and drinks at your hotel before and after climb.
Travel insurance.
Portable flush toilet with a toilet tent is available for extra charges $ 70 for the entire trek.
Flights.
Laundry (Available at hotel).
Personal items and toiletries.
Tips on Mountain Kilimanjaro are recommended for group sharing as follows:
Guide $20/guide/day ,
Cook $15/day,
Porters $10/porter/day.
