6-Day Usambara Mountains Hike

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival at Mkuzi via Lushoto

You can arrive from either Dar es Salaam (6 to 8 hrs), Moshi (6 hrs) or Arusha (8 hrs).

Transfer from Mombo to Lushoto. We will pick you up in Lushoto and take you to the Mkuzi village by private transfer. You will enter the Magamba Rainforest where you can visit the German Cave and Kigulu Peak. On your way, you can spot numerous black-and-white colobus monkeys. You can also find chameleons and hundreds of species of butterflies.

Overnight is at Mullers Mountain Lodge.

Main Destination:

Usambara Mountains (Mountain Range)

Accommodation:

Mullers Mountain Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Usambara Mountains (Mountain Range)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Mkuzi (1564 m) to Lukozi (1746m)

Time: 10 hrs
Distance: 20km

Shortly after leaving your accommodation, you will stop at the beautiful Mkuzi Waterfalls. You can enjoy the sound of the water and watch the magical scenery of this serene paradise. After a nice stop at the waterfalls, you can continue your hike on a small path through the KJ Forest. You may stop in some villages to try their locally brewed banana beers. The path itself offers some beautiful viewpoints as you hike up and down small winding trails until you reach Lukozi Village for your overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Usambara Mountains (Mountain Range)

Accommodation:

Anmut Hostel

• Budget hostel located in Usambara Mountains (Mountain Range)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lukozi (1746m) to Rangwi (1913m)

Time: 8 hrs
Distance: 20km

Today starts with a steady hike over small trails. After 2 hours of uphill trekking through beautiful forests and plantations, the view opens up of the surrounding hills. You will see lots of flowers and butterflies along the way before you reach your accommodation.

Main Destination:

Usambara Mountains (Mountain Range)

Accommodation:

Magumba View Cottages

• Budget hotel located in Usambara Mountains (Mountain Range)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Rangwi (1913m) to Mambo Village (1976 m)

Time: 5 hrs
Distance: 14km

Start your day with a walk to the deep part of the Shagayu Jungle. Hike up and down to the small waterfalls called Kadecho Waterfalls.

Walk along the ridge to Mambo viewpoint. From here, you can see Kilimanjaro, Tsavo National Park in Kenya, Mkomazi National Park, Pare Mountains, and the Ndungu and Kihurio Lakes on a clear day.

Overnight will be at Mambo Cliff Inn.

Main Destination:

Usambara Mountains (Mountain Range)

Accommodation:

Mambo Cliff Inn

• Budget hotel located in Usambara Mountains (Mountain Range)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mambo Village to East Usambara Mountains (via Lushoto)

Time: 2 hrs (by car)
Distance: 60km

Watch the magical sunrise and enjoy the spectacular view while enjoying a hot tea or coffee before driving back to Lushoto. From here, we will take you to the East Usambara Mountains where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Magoroto Lake. If you still have enough energy, you can make an easy hike to some nearby waterfalls for swimming or you can relax at the lake to enjoy the sunset.

Main Destination:

Usambara Mountains (Mountain Range)

Accommodation:

Magoroto Forest Estate (Lakeside Camping Tents)

• Inside Magoroto Forest

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

East Usambara Mountains to Lushoto & Departure

Time: 30 min (by car)
Distance: 15km

After a nice breakfast near Magoroto Lake, it is time to say goodbye to Usambara National Park. We will take you back to Lushoto from where you can continue to Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro, or Arusha where your trip comes to an end.

Main Destination:

Lushoto (Town)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.