USAMBARA WALKING TOUR; Lushoto West Usambara

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Tour Reference. GS 081 USAMBARA WALKING TOUR 6 days.

Trip Summary:

The tour takes you to explore the Usambara Mountains on the northeastern of Tanzania. Landscape, tropical forests and numerous spectacular viewpoints, historical sites and the opportunity to visit local communities development projects, thorough explanation of the history and life of the local farmers provide a memorable experience. This area of west Usambara in nick named Switzerland of Africa because of the mountain range. You will enjoy your tour.

 

You will enjoy and experience nature, wildlife, habit and habitat of the fauna and flora in the natural areas, also peoples and culture. Availability 90%

Minimum Rate Per Adult:

US$ 

Departing From:

Dar es Salaam/Arusha/Moshi/Tanga

Duration:

5 Days / 4 Nights

Departure Time:

0830 Hrs (possible to leave earlier than)

Departures:

Daily

Minimum Persons Required:

2

Best Time:

All round the year

Trip Itinerary:

Day 1: Into Lushoto

- In the morning at 0730hrs depart from Arusha Moshi or Dar to Lushoto West Usambara where you will arrive in the early afternoon for lunch. Afternoon walk or drive to Irente viewpoint and Irente Farm. The farmers produce many types of fruits, which are sold in Arusha, Dar, Moshi and Morogoro.  Meals and overnight in Lawns hotel, White house hotel, Grant hotel or Campsite FB

 

Day 2:  Lushoto- Magamba forest – 6-7hrs

-Breakfast followed by walking to the Magamba rainforest, visit an old stranch dug by the German during World War 1, the guide will provide an explanation of German and British Colonial history.  proceed on walking thru the rainforest of Magamba to the village of Lukozi for dinner and overnight in guest house or camping. FB    

 

Day 3:  Magamba – Usambara villages – 5-6hrs

-Breakfast, then walk along valleys and sloping hillsides of the inner Usambara Mountain passing by the vegetable farms lined with eucalyptus and banana trees.  You will pass thru the villages of Malindi, Makose and Kagulio, proceed to Rangwi Catholic mission for dinner and overnight, in Rest house or Camping FB.

 

Day 4:  Usambara villages

-After breakfast walk to Mamboleo or Tema villages, these villages are well known for their soil conservation and traditional irrigation project which concentrate on the development of stone and bench terraces to improve farming, thorough explanation by your guide on how the people of Shambaa tribe living in the area do keep their surrounding environment.  Dinner and overnight at Mamboleo village camping.  FB

 

Day 5:  Usambara Mtae:

-After breakfast, proceed on walking to Mtae and there after you will climb Shegayu peak 2,220 m, where on clear days you will be able to see Mt. Kilimanjaro and Taita hills across the border to Kenya.  You will have lunch enroute, dinner and overnight at Mtae. FB.

 

Day 6:  Mtae – Lushoto – next travel

-Wake up at 0600hrs for early morning breakfast, after breakfast check out from Mtae and yet in the private vehicles for Lushoto where you will arrive in time for lunch.  After lunch the driver with take you back to Arusha or proceed with your next travel. End of Gofan Safaris Services

Price are  quoted in USD per person sharing

 Season 2007

2 pax 4 pax 6 pax SRS Camping

Low season

1st April – 30th May

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Mid season

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High season

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Christmas and New Year Supplements US$ 45 per person per day 23 December to 3 January
Tour Rates in US$ (Click here to convert rates shown below to major world currencies)

Discount:

Note:
The above prices are based on a minimum of 2 persons.
Group Incentive Safari Prices Available contact us and enjoy up to 25% saving on the per person rate!

Tour Price Includes:
- Arrival and departure Airport Transfers
- All entrance fee
s.
- Full board accommodation on tour
- Service of an English speaking driver guide
- Transport based on an excellent Vehicle/ car
- Driver's
Salary and allowances and park fees for vehicle and driver
- Game drives as per the Itinerary
- Complementary bottle of water the first and second day
- Complementary of printed Safari hat and T-shirt
- Government taxes

Excludes:
- Extras at the lodges i.e. drinks, telephone, laundry, Internet etc.
- International flight
- Departure tax
- Tips to drivers (highly recommended)
- Visa, Travel Insurance (we can help arrange of them)
 

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