Usambara Day Hike tour

Experience the Usambara Mountains like never before with Raymond Tours, where every trekking adventure is a gateway to a world of natural wonders.

Trekking Packages

Tanzania Usambara Trekking Tour Packages

The Usambara Mountains in northern Tanzania are home to many endemic species of flora and fauna. Usambara is a hot spot for biodiversity well known world wide This trek will take you deep into the heart of Africa for a truly memorable experience.

Usambara is the green and spectacular region located between the Mount Kilimanjaro region and the Indian Ocean in the north-east of Tanzania, it is also located halfway between Arusha and Dar es salaam.

It’s a Fertile green mountain, amazing rainforests and lots of animals like endemic bird species, not the first thing to think about with Tanzania but it’s here! Some people told me it’s like the Asian mountain feeling. Due to the more chilled climate of the mountains this is a go to place after your warm and sweaty safari and your busy city stay. It’s the ideal hiking and relaxing spot and one of the best Tanzanian beauties!

LUSHOTO

Lushoto is the main town and administrative area in West Usambara mountain, it is the ideal place for hiking and trekking enriched with nice hiking trails, nature, villages and stunning views. Half of Usambara mountain is in Lushoto District.

DAY HIKE TRIPS

A DAY HIKE TRIP: EXPLORING USAMBARA'S NATURAL BEAUTY THROUGH TREKKING

Irente View Point (Duration 3-4 Hours, 12-15 Km)

This tour will take you through the villages to one of the famous and stunning view points in Lushoto, having an altitude of 1500 m above sea level with steep rugged cliffs. Enjoy the view overlooking the small towns of Mazinde, Maasai plains, Germany sisal plantations, Highway to Arusha. Visit the cave beneath a big rock lying at the edge of the view point. On the way learn about the culture and daily activities of locals. Have lunch at the farm or packed lunch then walk back to your lodge in Lushoto.

Sunset at Irente Viewpoint (Duration 3-4 Hours, 7 Km)

This tour will start from your lodge and take you through the villages to one of the famous and stunning view points in Lushoto, having an altitude of 1500 m above sea level with steep rugged cliffs. The view at Irente is amazing and stunning. The viewpoint is perched at the edge of the big rock which is part of the Usambara mountains block. This makes it a nice place for enjoying sun down. Enjoy the view overlooking the small towns of Mazinde and maasai plains,German sisal plantations while waiting for sunset,Sunset is always from 18;00 to 18;30 This tour can start in the evening or afternoon and will require car escort on the way back as it will be growing dark soon after the sunset. NOTE. It might be cloudy sometimes and the sun gets hidden.

Magamba Rain Forest (Duration 5-6 Hours, 14 Km)

Take an uphill walk from Lushoto to Magamba rain forest .On the way learn about the local herbs, culture and traditions of Wasambaa tribe. Hear the stories of Sambaa kingdom. Explore Magamba rainforest, admiring the rich vegetation, colorful birds and butterflies. Look for colobus monkeys though it's not guaranteed to see them. While in the forest pay a visit to a historical cave which it's believed that it was used in world war one. Ascend to Kigulu hawkeyes peak, a peak in the middle of magamba forest 1840m above sea level, enjoy the view overlooking the town of Lushoto and the rolling hills of Usmbara. Have lunch at this stunning view overlooking Lushoto town. After lunch take a short break then walk back to your Lodge at Lushoto.

Lushoto Historical Town Tour (Duration 2 Hours)

Discover the beauty and authenticity of Lushoto town and nearby villages. This tour will take you around the town of Lushoto and nearby streets and villages. Hear the stories of Wasambaa tribe and their culture and traditions from your tour guide. Walk around the town of Lushoto, visit the live market on Thursday and Sunday. Although on weekdays you can still visit, but it's not as colorful as on Thursday and Sunday. Visit Historical buildings, such as churches, German post offices and old cemetery. The Police station of Lushoto was the first one in Tanzania and was built by Germans. Walk back to your lodge.

Lushoto Historical Town Tour And Food Cooking Course

Discover the beauty and authenticity of Lushoto town and nearby villages. This tour will take you around the town of Lushoto and nearby streets and villages. Hear the stories of culture and traditions of Wasambaa tribe from your tour guide. Walk around the town of Lushoto,the live market on Thursday and Sunday although on weekdays you can still visit but it's not as colorful as on Thursday and Sunday. Visit Historical buildings and old cemetery. The Police station of Lushoto was the first one in Tanzania and was built by Germans After spending few hours of town tour you will bypass the market and buy fruits and farm produce that will be used for preparation of the dish, You will also participate in preparing one of the local dishes suggested by your guide during your tour. At the end you will eat and enjoy the delicious food that you prepared. Historical Town tour and food cooking.

Kisasa Waterfall (Duration 3 Hours)

Kisasa waterfall is one of the nice waterfalls located a few kilometers from the town of Lushoto. Take a walk in nature, beautiful surroundings and beautiful trails through the villages and small towns to Kisasa waterfall. Some parts of the trails will be along the sides of the river and water streams heading to the fall. Near the waterfall you will descend down on a steep slope to the bottom of the waterfall, enjoy the time with a good view and good sound of the falling water. Take some pictures then walk back to your hotel. The river flows all year round but the volume of water decreases and increases depending on the season. April to June, November to December the volume is reasonably high.

Bird Watching (Duration 3-4 Hours)

Wake up early in the morning and drive to Kwembago village.Drop from the car and start walking through the farming land looking for a variety of bird species. Here you can see a lot of seed eaters birds and other birds found in human environments as well as forest and aquatic birds. Continue to Magamba rain forest for forest birds. Get to see a lot of common birds and endemic bird species. Here is some of birds found; specked mouth bird, cape robin, white browed robin chat, firefish, bar throated apalis, batis, hatlaub turaco, hornbill, sunbird, yellow vented bulbul, paradise flycatcher, manikin, waxbill and so many more.

Motor Bike Riding Tour

Ride a motorbike or seat at the back of the rider. This tour will lead you to discover the beauty of Lushoto attractions. This tour can range from half a day to a full day experience. Half day will include riding to Irente view point, Magamba and Mkuzi swimming pool and full day will include riding a bike all the way to Magumba view cottages via Magamba rain forest.

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MAGAMBA NATURE FOREST AND IRENTE VIEW POINT (DURATION 6-7 HOURS 18-19 KM)

Take an uphill walk from Lushoto to Magamba rain forest via the former royal village of Kwembago. Continue walking through the farming land while learning about the local herbs.On the way learn about the culture and traditions of wasambaa tribe and their Kingdom. Explore Magamba rain forest, admiring the rich vegetation, colorful birds and butterflies. Look for colobus monkeys though it’s not guaranteed to see them. While in the forest pay a visit to a historical cave which it’s believed that it was used in world war one. Ascend to Kigulu hawkeyes peak, a peak in the middle of magamba forest 1840m above sea level,enjoy the view overlooking the town of Lushoto and the rolling hills of Usambara. From Magamba rainforest descend to Irente village via Kwembago village. Pass by Irente farm for lunch. After a delicious lunch walk 1.5 km to Irente view point. This tour will take you through the villages to one of the famous and stunning view points in Lushoto, having an altitude of 1500 m above sea level with steep rugged cliffs. Enjoy the incredible and stunning view perched at 1500 m from the sea level with a steep and rugged cliff, overlooking the small towns of Mazinde, Germany sisal plantations,high to Arusha and maasai plains. Visit the cave beneath a big rock lying at the edge of the view point. Spend your time at the view point and walk back to Lushoto. On the way learn about the culture and daily activities of locals.

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MAGAMBA RAIN FOREST AND KISASA WATERFALL (DURATION 6-7 HOURS -18KM)

Take an uphill walk from Lushoto to Magamba rain forest .On the way learn about the culture and traditions of wasambaa tribe. Explore Magamba rainforest admiring the rich vegetation, colorful birds and butterflies. Look for colobus monkeys though it’s not guaranteed to see them. While in the forest pay a visit to a historical cave which it’s believed that it was used in world war one. Ascend to Kigulu hawkeyes peak, a peak in the middle of magamba forest 1840m above sea level,enjoy the view overlooking the town of Lushoto and the rolling hills of Usambara. Walk out the forest and have a picnic lunch. Continue walking in nature, beautiful surroundings and beautiful trails through the villages and small towns to Kisasa waterfall. Some parts of the trails will be along the sides of the river and water streams heading to the fall. Descend down on a steep slope to the bottom of the waterfall, enjoy the time with a good view and good sound of the falling water. Take some pictures then walk back to your hotel.

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TOWN TOUR AND IRENTE VIEWPOINT SUNSET (DURATION 4-6 HOURS - 12 KM)

Discover the beauty and authenticity of Lushoto town and nearby villages. This tour will take you around the town of Lushoto and nearby streets and villages. Hear the stories of culture and traditions of Wasambaa tribe from your tour guide. Walk around the town of Lushoto, the live market on Thursday and Sunday although on weekdays you can still visit but it’s not as colorful as on Thursday and Sunday. Visit old missionary cemeteries and Historical buildings including the Police station and prison of Lushoto which was the first police station and prison in Tanzania built by Germans. After a few hours of Lushoto town exploration you will take another walk through the villages to one of the famous and stunning view points in Lushoto, having an altitude of 1500 m above sea level with steep rugged cliffs. The view at Irente is amazing and stunning. The viewpoint is perched at the edge of the big rock which is part of the Usambara mountains block. This makes it a nice place for enjoying sun down. Enjoy the view overlooking the small towns of Mazinde and Maasai plains, German sisal plantations while waiting for sunset,Sunset is always from 18;00 to 18;30. Drive back to your hotel after sunset.

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KISASA WATERFALL AND IRENTE VIEWPOINT (DURATION 6-7 HOURS 16-17 KM)

Kisasa waterfall is one of the nice waterfalls located a few kilometers from the town of Lushoto. Walk in nature,beautiful surroundings and beautiful trails through the villages and small towns to Kisasa waterfall. Some parts of the trails will be along the sides of the river and water streams heading to the fall.At last descend on a steep slope to the bottom of the waterfall. Enjoy your time at the bottom of the waterfall while listening to the nice sound from the falling water. Ascend from the bottom of the waterfall to the top and continue to Irente view point. This tour will continue through the villages and farming land to one of the famous and stunning view points in Lushoto, having an altitude of 1500 m above sea level with steep rugged cliffs. Enjoy the view overlooking the small towns of Mazinde and Maasai plains,highway to Arusha and beautiful surroundings. Visit the cave beneath a big rock lying at the edge of the view point. On the way learn about the culture and daily activities of locals. Have lunch at the farm or packed lunch then walk back to your lodge in Lushoto.

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MKUZI NATURE FOREST AND NATURAL SWIMMING POOL (DURATION 5-6 HOURS 14-18 KM)

Hike from your lodge all the way up to Magamba village via Gaegetal valley. Gaegetal valley was formerly known as hunting valley During the time of German in Usambara. This walk will continue through this valley and the forest to Magamba village. From Magamba the walk will continue through the villages and farming lands to Mkuzi. On the way, experience the local life and their daily activities. the way and in Mkuzi forest there is a chance to see blue and colobus monkeys although this we can not promise. Enjoy being in the forest and it’s possible to swim. Have a picnic lunch at the big rocks surrounding the water pool. After all of these experiences you will drive back to Lushoto by either public or private transport.( extra cost for private 20 usd) private is recommended for best experience and public transport has lots of hustle.

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MAGAMBA RAINFOREST AND MKUZI RIVER AND NATURAL SWIMMING POOL DURATION 7-8 HOURS 18 KM

Take an uphill walk from Lushoto to Magamba rain forest .Walk along the farming lands while enjoying birding .On the way learn about the culture and traditions of Wasambaa tribe, Hear stories of Sambaa kingdom. Explore Magamba rainforest, admiring the rich vegetation, colorful birds and butterflies. Look for colobus monkeys though it’s not guaranteed to see them. While in the forest pay a visit to a historical cave which it’s believed that it was used in world war one. Ascend to Kigulu hawkeyes peak, a peak in the middle of magamba forest 1840m above sea level,enjoy the view overlooking the town of Lushoto and the rolling hills of Usambara. Walk out of the forest and have a picnic lunch. After lunch, continue hiking to Mkuzi forest. In the heart of Mkuzi forest is where this small waterfall and water pool is found. You can enjoy swimming in the fresh water although it’s a bit brown. You can swim or enjoy the beautiful scenery then walk back 2 km to a point where you will take a public transfer or take a private transport at additional cost.

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