Tour operator Arusha Tanzania
MAGAMBA NATURE FOREST


 

MAGAMBA  NATURE FOREST.

DURATION 5-6HOURS 14KM

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 .

Exlore Magamba rain forest , admiring the rich vegetation ,colourful birds and butterflies. Look for colobus monkeys though its not guaranteed to see them. While in the forest pay a visit to a historical cave  which its believed that it was  used in  world war one. Ascend to Kigulu hakwewas 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 Lushot town. After lunch take a short break then walk back to your Lodge at Lushot.


                             COMBINED TOUR   PROGRAM 

MAGAMBA  NATURE FOREST  AND IRENTE  VIEW POINT                                                                                      DURATION 6-7 HOURD  18-19KM

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. Exlore Magamba rain forest , admiring the rich vegetation ,colourful birds and butterflies. Look for colobus monkeys though its not guaranteed to see them. While in the forest pay a visit to a historical cave  which its believed that it was  used in  world war one. Ascend to Kigulu hakwewas 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 rain forest decend  to Irente village via Kwembago village. Pass by Irente farm for the lunch. After 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 point in Lushoto, having altitude of 1500 m above sea level with steep rugged cliff. 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 way 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.

 

 

MAGAMBA RAIN FOREST AND  KISASA  WATERFALL. 

DURATION  6-7 HOURS -18K 

Take  an uphill walk from Lushoto to Magamba rain forest .On the way learn about the culture and traditions of wasambaa tribe. Exlore Magamba rain forest , admiring the rich vegetation ,colourful birds and butterflies. Look for colobus monkeys though its not guaranteed to see them. While in the forest pay a visit to a historical cave  which its believed that it was  used in  world war one.

Ascend to Kigulu hakwewas 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 the 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 slopes to the bottom of the waterfall, enjoy the time  with good view and god sound of the falling water. Take some picture then walk back to your hotel.

 

MAGAMBA  NATURE  FOREST  AND  MKUSU 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 storiesof sambaa kingdom.  Exlore Magamba rain forest , admiring the rich vegetation ,colourful birds and butterflies. Look for colobus monkeys though its not guaranteed to see them. While in the forest pay a visit to a historical cave  which its believed that it was  used in  world war one.

Ascend to Kigulu hakwewas 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.