5 Days Mount Usambara Trekking

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5 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

5 - 79 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

90mHighest point reached

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Moshi, Tanzania

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Highlights

Participate in cultural programs with the help of our guide

Walk through the rainforest of Magamba and visit Lukozi and Malindi villages

Nice moderate climate with hardly any mosquito

Itinerary

The Usambara Mountains in northeast Tanzania offer a trekking adventure like no other. The "5 Days Mount Usambara Trekking" tour immerses travelers in one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots, known for its ancient tropical forests and dramatic peaks reaching up to 2,440 meters. Accessible from Lushoto or Amani, the route winds through both the West and East Usambara ranges, with the eastern side being rainier, smaller, and closer to the coast. Unlike most East African regions, the Usambaras remain largely unspoiled, boasting lush forests and rich wildlife. The tour’s unique selling point is its focus on biodiversity and untouched landscapes, making it a haven for eco-travelers and nature enthusiasts seeking a rare glimpse of ancient Africa.

day 1Airport to Lushoto

Depart from Airport (Kilimanjaro International Airport or Dar es Salaam International Airport) to Lushoto West Usambara.

day 2Lushoto-Magamba forest Malindi village

day 3Malindi village-Rangwi village

day 4Rangwi-Mtae village

day 5Departure

What's Included

Transfer from and to the airport

Private guide

All entry fees

Mineral water (3 liters per day)

Meals during the climb

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Itinerary

day 1Airport to Lushoto

day 2Lushoto-Magamba forest Malindi village

day 3Malindi village-Rangwi village

day 4Rangwi-Mtae village

day 5Departure