Usambara cycling tour, Lushoto tour, Tanzania adventure » 5 days |
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Trip information |
Usambara Mountains are situated in the North Eastern part of Tanzania between Mount Kilimanjaro and the Indian Ocean. The mountains rise up steeply from the surrounding plains and can only be entered via a few roads. The only tortuous tarmac road in the area winds along a small river to Soni and Lushoto the largest towns in the area. Because of its pleasant climate the mountains were favoured by the Germans and the English during colonial times as this is evidenced by the numerous historic buildings from the past. From a distance the mountains are a colourful mosaic. On the fertile slopes around Soni and Lushoto, farmers cultivate small plots but further away from the large town. Areas are still covered by the dense tropical forests.
The viewpoints on the Southern and Western side of the Usambara Mountains are well known for the spectacular views of the Mkomazi and Handeni plains, Kilimanjaro can be seen on the horizon, and at the end of the day the sunset turns the area into tremendous palled of unforgettable colours. |
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Itinerary |
DAY 1: LUSHOTO – LUKOZI- RANGWI - 40KM |
Sight Scienery:
Traditional Villages with traditional, Rain forest, Views nature of the road:
All dirty with up and down hill, Dinner and overnight Rangwi Convent. |
DAY 2: RANGWI – MTAE – 30KM |
Sight Scienery:
Traditional Villages with traditional staf like visiting women group who are making pots, Spectacular Views Over Maasai Plane And On Clear Day You Can See Kilimanjaro On The Horizon NATURE OF THE ROAD: All dirty with up and down hill Dinner and overnight at Mtae Lutheran Hostel. |
DAY 3: MTAE- LUKOZI- MULLERS – 50KM |
Sight Scienery:
Good views, traditional villages, forest, in the evening vist Mkuzu waterfall then back Mullers Lodge for dinner and overnight. NATURE OF THE ROAD: All dirty with up and down hill. |
DAY 4: MULLERS LODGE- MAZUMBAI FOREST RESERVE- 35KM |
Sight Scienery:
Good views, traditional villages, tea plantations and coffee plantations, in the mazumbai forest which is untouched forest you can make a short walk to see huge tree flowers, black and white Columbus monkey. Dinner and overnight at Mazumbai Hostel NATURE OF THE ROAD: All dirty with up and down hill |
DAY 5: MAZUMBAI- BUMBULI- SONI –LUSHOTO- 45KM |
Sight Scienery:
Rain forest, tea and coffee plantation, traditional villages, views and you can make stop over at soni falls hotel for a drink and visit soni water fall the continue to Lushoto for overninght. NATURE OF THE ROAD: Mixture of tarmac and dirty road with up and down hill. |
Price includes: Accommodation, all park fees, food based on three meals a day Bikes, guide fees 1-bottle of mineral water per day, Service of English speaking guide, Rescue car
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Price excludes: Things of personal nature Beverages, Alcohol Tips to the guide is highly recommended All things which is not mentioned in the Itinerary
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