Northern Pare Mountains: Africa
Natural Tours
AFRICA NATURAL TOURS (The best tour
company in Tanzania)
Specialized in: Mountain climbing,
Wildlife safaris, Cultural tourism and Beach holidays
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The
Northern Pare Mountains are situated 50 kms southeast of Moshi. Usangi is the
heart of the mountains and a centre of economic activities. Local factories
produce bricks, stoves, pottery and clothes. Some families brew beer in their
backyards, using traditional methods. Every Monday and Thursday, a colourful
market is held where farmers from the surrounding villages come to sell their
harvest.
On
offer is the following:
*
A walk through Kindoroko forest reserve, a natural rainforest a top the
mountains
*
Climbs to different mountain peaks for excellent view of Kilimanjaro, Lake Jipe
and Nyumba ya Mungu
*
A visit to historical relics from the time of tribal war and colonial rule
*
A glimpse of Pare culture
*
A view of the various projects irrigation, soil conservation and reforestation
One-day tours
Kindoroko mountain climb and
rainforest tour
From
Usangi, hike up the Kindoroko Mountain. A natural rainforest, it is home to
blue monkeys and many seasonal tropical birds. See stone terraces and modern
irrigation systems, and visit a traditional healer and a women’s pottery
co-operation.
Kamwala mountain climb
Learn
about the past and local traditions as you climb through the Chegho moorland.
On the way to the top of the Kamwala Mountain, enjoy scenic view of the Pare
Mountains. On descent, visit Shinhatini village to talk to local farmers who
have benefited from the improved agricultural techniques supported by
development projects.
Other tours
Walking
tours of several days can be organized. Hike through natural forests, descend
the mountains and spend a night with a family in the village of Kisangara Chini
or visit the mountainside near the village of Ugweno. A round trip of Pare can
be organized from Moshi or Marangu, whereby you visit the dam and local
factories, enjoy beautiful views and meet farmers. See relics from the time of
tribal wars and colonial rule. From Ugweno, other trips can be organized. Hikes
to smaller mountains, visits to ancient tunnels and a waterfall. Lake Jipe is a
1.5-hour walk; once there, you can canoe to spot hippos and crocodiles.
Getting there
From
Dar, Buses go to Arusha. Get off at Mwanga, and take a bus to Usangi, the
centre of the Northern Pare Mountains, a 1.5-hour drive from Mwanga. (Income
from tourist visits will be used to promote energy-saving stoves and to protect
the environment.)
For more information
visit www.africanaturaltours.com
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