Usambara:
Africa Natural Tours
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NATURAL TOURS (The best tour company in Tanzania)
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The
Usambara Mountains, situated in the northeastern part of Tanzania, are known
for their pleasant climate, beautiful viewpoints and fertile slopes. Favoured
by the Germans and English during colonial times, the area is rich in
historical buildings from the period.
The
following is on offer:
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A visit to panoramic viewpoint from the mountainside
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A visit to several development projects in the district – soil conservation,
irrigation, cross-breeding, forestation and health care
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A climb to Kwa Mongo, the mountain home to beautiful butterflies
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Walks through dense natural forest and along small rivers that race downhill
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A glimpse of the history and daily life of the Wasambara farmers
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A visit to a traditional pottery village
One-day walking tours
Montessori Sisters of
Ubiri
Take
a short walking tour from Lushoto to the Catholic Mission of the Montessori
Sisters in Ubiri. Taste and buy locally made cheese, wine and jam.
Irente viewpoint
Hike
up to the Irente viewpoint to get a panoramic view of the Maasai plains and
Mazinde village. On the way back, visit the Irente Farm cheese factory and the
royal village of Kwembago.
Usambara flora and
fauna
Walk
through the fertile farmlands of Jaegertal to a fruit tree nursery and learn
about different varieties of fruit trees and their propagation. Continue uphill
to the village of Vuli to see projects on soil conservation, irrigation and
farming methods.
Magamba rainforest
Walk
uphill from Lushoto to the royal village of Kwembago, where you learn about the
culture and history the Kilindi ruling clan. Proceed to the Magamba rainforest,
home to black and white colobus monkeys. Return via an old Germany Middle
School, a German trench dug during the First World War and the village of
Magamba.
‘Growing
Rock’
The
‘Growing Rock’ tour starts from Soni. Walk to the top of Kwamongo mountain,
famous for its butterflies, and enjoy views of Soni, Lushoto and the Handeni plains
from the peak. Visit the villages of Shashui and Kwemula on the way. Descend to
the village of Magila at the foot of the ‘Growing Rock’ to visit a soil
conservation project and learn the mysteries behind the rock.
Bangala river tour
From
the village of Mbuzii, go down the steep slopes to the Bangala river valley. En
route see traditional irrigation systems and scenic views of the Maasai plains.
On the way back, visit a local farm or tree nursery.
Multi-day tours
Western Usambaras
From
Lushoto, pass through tropical rain forests, trek the mountains and walk
through valleys to the villages of Luzoki, Manolo and Sunga before reaching the
historical village of Mtae. En route, visit various development projects.
Mazumbai forest
Walk
from Soni and pass through Kwamongo Magila. Continue to the Bumbuli Mission – a
historic German settlement – and the Mazumbai rainforest, rainforest, a
bird-watcher’s paradise. Return via the villages of Mgwashi and Kwesine.
New
walking tours have been started. These include a walk to the viewpoint at the
Carter’s place, a hike up to Migambo peak, a 3-4 day walk to Mlalo, a session
with a traditional healer and a visit to a mountainside village of potters.
Customized tours can be organized.
Getting there
Lushoto
is a half way between Dar and Arusha and can be reached by bus in 6 hours.
(Income from tourist visits will be used to support the development projects in
the district.)
For more information
visit www.africanaturaltours.com
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