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Aerial view of green hills and woodland in Tanzania
TREKKING · ABOUT 2,300 M

Usambara Mountains

Village-to-village walking through farmland and ancient forest.

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About Usambara Mountains

Rising sharply from the plains of north-eastern Tanzania, the Usambaras are cool, green and full of life. Terraced farms and friendly villages sit among some of Africa's oldest rainforest, and paths link the two all the way to the edge of the escarpment.

There's no altitude to worry about here, so the walking is about the scenery and the people you meet. You can stay in one lodge at Lushoto, or walk from village to village.

Highest point
West Usambara hills, about 2,300 m
Where
North-eastern Tanzania
Best time
July to October, and January to February
Starts from
Lushoto
Good for
Keen walkers of most abilities
3 ITINERARIES, DAY BY DAY

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Maasai guide with a bow on a bush walk
5days
Moderate
Hill Trek

Lushoto Day Walks

Arusha · Usambara Mountains

Easy day walks from one comfortable base, to Irente's famous viewpoint and Magamba's old rainforest.

Highest point2,100 mPrice on request
Maasai homestead beneath Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano
6days
Moderate
Hill Trek

Lushoto to Mtae Trek

Arusha · Usambara Mountains

A true village-to-village walk, ending at Mtae on the very edge of the mountains.

Highest point1,900 mPrice on request
Aerial view of green hills and woodland in Tanzania
10days
Moderate
Hill Trek

Usambara Mountains Trek

Arusha · Usambara Mountains

Village-to-village walking through green farmland and ancient rainforest, with huge views from the edge of the escarpment.

Highest point2,100 mPrice on request
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