The Usambara Mountains are located northwest of Dar es salaam and are part of an ancient necklace of mountains called the Eastern Arc which believed to be formed 25 million years ago. The Usambara Mountains are truly hiker’s heaven with all the natural beauty imaginable to see and welcoming people to meet.

There are roads and good paths leading nearly everywhere, and although much of the walking is at the elevations from 5,000 to 7,000 feet-the climbs are rarely demanding.

“A great stop over… cool climates, fresh mountain air, panoramic vistas, experience the lifestyles of the wa- pare tribes people…”

Activities

• Walking the Usambaras Mountains
• Visit the village of Lushoto
• Walking to Irente view point and through the Pare mountains and Eastern arch mountain ranges
• Visit the Armani nature reserve.
• Cultural walking safaris and hikes – day trips or extended day hikes to various picturesque villages. Meandering walking trials to million dollar view points.
• Mountain biking.

Features

Mountain ranges, forested areas, river systems, bird life, primates and forest dwellers.

Best time to visit

June to Oct – Dec – April