Your visit will be conducted by the local farmers and can be designed in various ways. The Usambara Mountains are situated in the North Eastern part of Tanzania between Mt. Kilimanjaro and the Indian Ocean. The largest towns in the area are Soni and Lushoto. Because of its pleasant climate, the mountains were favored by the Germans and the English during colonial times as is evidenced by the numerous historic buildings from the past. The viewpoints on the southern and western side of the Usambara are well known for the spectacular views of the plains of Mkomazi and Handeni. Mt. Kilimanjaro can be seen on the horizon and at the end of the day the sunset turns the area into a tremendous pallet of unforgettable colors.

For queries and further details about any Cultural Tour, Safari Tour, Trekking Tour or Zanzibar Tour as well as price quotations, please do not hesitate to contact us!

This is the invitation from the farmers of Usambara Mountains:

» Welcome. We, the farmers of
Usambara Mountains offer you:

• Visits to superb viewpoints on the edge of the Mountains;
• A visit to several development projects in the district (soil conservation, irrigation, cross breeding, forestry, health care);
• A climb to Kwa Mongo, the mountain home to a vast number of beautiful butterflies;
• Walks through dense natural forests and along small rivers that race downhill;
• a view into the history and daily life of the Wasambaa farmers;
• Visits to a traditional pottery village.

The profit will be used within
the several development projects in our district.«

LOCATION:

The Usambara Mountains are situated in the northeastern part of Tanzania between Mt. 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 paved 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 favored by the Germans and the English during colonial times, as is evidenced by the numerous historic buildings from the past. From a distance the mountains are a colorful mosaic. On the fertile slopes around Soni and Lushoto farmers cultivate small plots but further away from the towns large areas are still covered by dense tropical forests. The viewpoints on the southern and western side of the Usambara are well known for the spectacular views of the plains of Mkomazi and Handeni. Mt. Kilimanjaro can be seen on the horizon.

USAMBARA MOUNTAINS DEVELOPMENT PROJECT:

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