Program Highlights
6 Days Tanzania – Usambara Mountains Hiking Tour with Kilipeak Adventure is among of 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.
Itinerary Description.
Day 1: Arusha to Lushoto
In the morning at 7:30 am depart from Arusha to Lushoto West Usambara Mountain
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 Muller’s Mountain Lodge: full board.
Day 2: Usambara Mountain Tour.
After breakfast drive to the Usambara Mountains through the Eastern Arc. Several shortstops for pictures, sisal plantations, and environmental explanations. Lunch on the way before reaching the designated hotel which takes about 5-6 hours from Arusha. After check-in at the hotel take a short walk to the nearby waterfalls.
Dinner and overnight at Muller’s Mountain Lodge: full board.
Day 3: Usambara Mountain Trek.
After breakfast, walk and tour the Usambara Mountain forests. This is a great opportunity to see several forest bird species, reptiles, butterflies, black and white colobus monkeys, and many more features. A picnic lunch is provided on the way. You can arrange a village tour where you can learn about the traditional way of life of the indigenous communities.
Dinner and overnight at Muller’s Mountain Lodge: full board.
Day 4: Usambara Tour.
After breakfast walk to Vuga Peak where Mombo and Korogwe towns can be seen.
The walk takes about 4-5 hours. The tour on Montane Forest, a high chance to see most colorful forest bird species, reptiles(like chameleons), butterflies, black and white colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, vervet monkeys, and forest flowers. Pick up lunch will be provided on the way during lunchtime. On the way visit the village close to the Vuga peak. On arrival at the lodge, you can take a short walk for bird watching or to the waterfalls.
Dinner and overnight at Muller’s Mountain Lodge: full board.
Day 5: Safari in Lushoto.
After breakfast drive to Lushoto town for a full-day tour. 3-5 hours of activities including a visit to the Irente Farm. At Lushoto town if lucky for a market day, the group will have a chance to interact with the local people who came to the market for various businesses. After this tour move to the Irente farm via Irente viewpoint to observe the view of Maasai plains where domestic stock roams, a view of Lake Jipe (an alkaline lake), Mazinde town and the main road to Dar-Es-Salaam. Pass through sugarcane, banana, coffee, potatoes, and vegetable plantations. On arrival at the farm, the lunch will be saved. Walk back to Lushoto passing through natural trails inside the Montane Forest. Upon the interest, short walks can be arranged for bird watching or to the waterfalls.
Dinner and overnight at Muller’s Mountain Lodge: full board.
Day 6: Departing to Arusha.
After breakfast drive to Arusha for another tour Safari or Zanzibar Beach Vacation
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6 Days Tanzania – Usambara Mountains Hiking Tour Includes:
-Private Vehicle
-Private Guide
-Private driver
-Three meals a day
-Bottled water every day
-Guide and Drive salaries
-All entry fees
6 Days Tanzania – Usambara Mountains Hiking Tour Excludes:
-Tanzania Visa:
-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.
