3 Days Usambara Mountains
Discover the Usambara Mountains on a 3 Days Hike for a stunning view from Mambo View Point with Tanzania Horizon Safaris!
You can arrive from Daressalaam 8-10hrs, Moshi 8 hrs or Arusha 10 hrs
Change from Mombo to Lushoto and from there to Mkuzi.
As you arrive you will be surrounded by beautiful plantations and dense rainforest.
Learn about the history of the former Usambara king called Mbega. You can visit the German Cave and on your way you will spot numerous black and white colobus monkeys. You can also find chameleons and hundreds of species of butterflies.
Time: 10 hrs
Distance: 20km
Shortly after leaving your accommodation, you will stop at the beautiful Mkuzi Waterfalls. You can enjoy the sound of the water and watch the magical scenery of this serene paradise. After a nice stop at the waterfalls, you continue your hike on a small path through the KJ forest. At some villages you might stop to try locally brewed banana beers. The path itself offers some beautiful viewpoints along the Usambara Mountain Ridge. You will hike up and down to the small waterfalls called Kadecho Waterfalls and hike along the ridge to Mambo View Point for overnight. From here you can see Kilimanjaro on a clear day, Tsavo National Park in Kenya, Mkomazi National Park, Pare Mountains and the two lakes Ndungu and Kihurio.
Time: 2 hrs by car
Distance: 60km
Watch the magical sunrise and enjoy the spectacular view while enjoying a hot tea or coffee before driving back to Lushoto.
From here, you will catch your transfer to Daressalaam, Moshi or Arusha.
The day is left free to wind down after the trek before your flight home. Depending on flight times you could go and explore Moshi town and grab some souvenirs before heading to the airport.
*Safari, Zanzibar and other add-ons are available if you wish to continue exploring Tanzania.
● Meals: Breakfast Included
Tipping on Kilimanjaro from the trekking group (not per climber):
• Guides: $20/day/guide
• Cook: $15/day
• Porter: $10/day/porter
PRICE OVERVIEW
| Group Size | Price per person |
| 1 person | USD 290/person |
| 2-3 people | USD 270/person |
| 4-5 people | USD 250/person |
| 6-7 people | USD 235/person |
| 8-9 people | USD 215/person |
| 10-12 people | USD 195/person |
Please note: You can only start this trip from Lushoto (arrival from Daressalaam or Moshi)
Transfers on request!
Absolutely yes. We will arrange all airport transfers for you from and to the airport so that you don’t have to worry about how to get to your hotel. One of our drivers or guides will come to pick you up and take you back to the airport. This is already included in our offers and services.
Absolutely yes. Our handpicked hotels all offer you to safely store your luggage during your climb. In this way you can leave all gear that you won’t need during your climb at the hotel. That is very convenient if you are planning to go on a safari or to Zanzibar after your hike.
Tanzania Horizon Safaris has worked out a very transparent cancellation policy. In most cases we can offer a voucher if you have to postpone your travel. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Please note that deposits are non-refundable as they have to be used for making reservations for your hotel and transport.
*If a booking is cancelled the client is subject to a cancellation fee as follows:
