The Usambara Mountains are among the most biodiversity regions in the world. Covered by a thick canopy of tropical
forest, the mountains offer terrain and wildlife uncommon throughout
The rest of Africa.
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{DAY BY DAY TREKKING ITINERERAY}
DAY 1: DAR ES SALAAM TO LUSHOTO (5HRS DRIVE).
In the morning at 7:30 am depart from Dar es Salaam to Lushoto West Usambara
where you will arrive in the early afternoon for lunch. Afternoon walks
or drives to Irente viewpoint and Irente Farm. The farmers produce many
types of fruits and vegetables.
Dinner and overnight at Lushoto Executive Lodge: Full board.
DAY 2: LUSHOTO-MAGAMBA FOREST MALINDI VILLAGE (4-6HRS WALKING).
Breakfast followed by walking to the Magamba rainforest, visit an old
stanch dug by the German during World War 1, the guide will provide an
explanation of German and British Colonial history. Proceed on walking
thru the rainforest of Magamba via Lukozi village to Malindi village.
Dinner and overnight at Lushoto Executive Lodge: Full board.
DAY 3: MALINDI VILLAGE-RANGWI VILLAGE ( 4-6 HRS WALKING).
Breakfast, then walk along valleys and sloping hillsides of the inner
Usambara Mountain passing by the vegetable farms lined with eucalyptus
and banana trees. You will pass thru the villages of Makose and
Kagulio, proceed to Rangwi.
Dinner and overnight at Mombo View Eco Lodge: Full board.
DAY 4: RANGWI-MTAE VILLAGE (4-5HRS WALKING).
After breakfast walk to Mtae via Sunga village and thru Shengayu
forest, on the way you will see Mamboleo village, these villages are
well known for their soil conservation and traditional irrigation
the project concentrates on the development of stone and bench
terraces to improve farming, thorough explanation by your guide on how
the people of Shambaa tribe living in the area do keep their
surrounding environment.
Dinner and overnight at Mombo View Eco Lodge: Full board.
DAY 5: MOMBO TO DAR ES SALAAM).
TREKKING USAMBARA FOR A CHARITY CHALLENGE?
The above trip can be undertaken for your own personal charity or group charity.
5 DAY BUDGET CULTURAL TOURISM TO MOUNTAINS INCLUDES:
• Private Vehicle
• Private Guide
• Private driver
• Three meals a day
• Bottled water every day
• Guide and Drive salaries
• All entry fees
• Flying doctor service
5 DAY BUDGET CULTURAL TOURISM TO USAMBARA MOUNTAINS EXCLUDES:
• Tanzania Visa: $50 per person on arrival
• Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
• Meals not listed above
• Optional Tours (short safari after your climb etc)
• Tips and any items of personal nature.
THE CANCELLATION POLICY AND TERMS OF CONDITIONS:
A non-refundable 15% deposit is required to secure the tour and begin the necessary booking processes and ground preparations. An invoice will be sent to the client together with the payment instructions.
The final balance payment of the tour booked is required to be paid not later than 20 days before the tour starts. Bookings made within 20 days prior to the arrival date should be paid in full.
Cancellation received 30 days or more before the tour starts: No Cancellation Fees will be charged.
Cancellation received 15 days before the tour starts: 30% Cancellation Fee will be charged.
Cancellation received 10 days before the tour starts: 50% cancellation fee will be charged.
Cancellation received within 48hrs before the tour starts: 100% Cancellation Fee will be charged.