Duration
4 days
Tour type
Private or shared
Group size
2-20 people
Physical level
Moderate
Customizable
Yes, request changes
Minimum age
70 years
Languages
English, German
Embark on a 4-day trek to Mtae and explore the natural beauty of the Usambara Mountains. Trek through the Magamba rainforest, interact with locals, visit the pottery village, and learn about the local way of life. Day 1: 8-10hrs After breakfast, start walking through the villages uphill to the Magamba rainforest. Pass by the natural forest, home of black and white Columbus monkeys, two-horned chameleons, and enjoy the beautiful landscape. Have your picnic lunch somewhere in Magamba village. Spend the night at the Bush Baby Homestay and Campsite in Lukozi. The lodge is basic but neat and offers self-contained rooms. Day 2: 4-5 hrs After breakfast, start walking through the villages of Mgwashi, farming areas, and have lunch at the Rangwi Sister’s Convent. Spend the night there and enjoy the lovely landscape. Interact with the local ethnic groups in traditional villages and learn about traditional local ways of living. Visit traditional irrigation practices by the Shambaa and learn about medicinal and spiritual herbs. Day 3: 3-4 hrs Trek through the villages to the pottery village for a workshop. Continue along the escarpment of the mountains to Mtae. Enjoy a world-class view of about 180 degrees over Tsavo West, Kenya, and Kilimanjaro. Visit the pottery workshop and learn how to make pots using clay soil. Keep hiking to the end through the escarpment of the Usambara Mountains while enjoying nice views of the plain.
$270Per person
Trip type
High-altitude trek, not a technical climb: no ropes or climbing experience needed
Fitness level
Moderate fitness needed for uneven terrain and several hours of walking per day
Age
Recommended for ages 12 and up due to walking distances
Health notes
No altitude or physical exertion concerns. Standard travel health precautions for East Africa apply.
After breakfast, start walking through the villages uphill to the Magamba rainforest. Pass by the natural forest, home of black and white Columbus monkeys, two-horned chameleons, and enjoy the beautiful landscape. Have your picnic lunch somewhere in Magamba village. Spend the night at the Bush Baby Homestay and Campsite in Lukozi. The lodge is basic but neat and offers self-contained rooms.
After breakfast, start walking through the villages of Mgwashi, farming areas, and have lunch at the Rangwi Sister’s Convent. Spend the night there and enjoy the lovely landscape. Interact with the local ethnic groups in traditional villages and learn about traditional local ways of living. Visit traditional irrigation practices by the Shambaa and learn about medicinal and spiritual herbs.
Trek through the villages to the pottery village for a workshop. Continue along the escarpment of the mountains to Mtae. Enjoy a world-class view of about 180 degrees over Tsavo West, Kenya, and Kilimanjaro. Visit the pottery workshop and learn how to make pots using clay soil. Keep hiking to the end through the escarpment of the Usambara Mountains while enjoying nice views of the plain.
2:30hrs Driving distance 63 km from mtae to lushoto town. After breakfast departure to Lushoto town. Then cutch the buss to Dar es salaam or Arusha from Lushoto Town or Mombo Town. End of the tour.
Starts in Lushoto, ends in Lushoto.
Other stops
What's arranged for you to sleep and eat each night of the trip.
No accommodation
No accommodation
What this operator recommends bringing on the trip.
Per person, based on group size. Request a quote for an exact price for your dates.
| Season | High season | High season | High season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group size | 1 to 2 | 3 to 10 | 10 to 20 |
| Per person (adult) | $450 | $330 | $270 |
