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West Usambara Hike – 7 days Hike
offered by supplier M18789 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 7
day(s)
Group Size: 1
- 100
people
Destination(s):
Tanzania
Specialty Categories:
Ecotourism
Walking Tours
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 710 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 890 US Dollar (USD)
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Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival day:
Arrive at Dar es Salaam Airport (Tanzania) and spend the night at a hotel in Dar es Salaam and transfer to Lushoto on the following day. If you will arrive early you can be transferred on the same day to Lushoto area for overnight at Tumaini Hostel. Lushoto is the starting point for this tour.
Day 2:
The tour starts by driving from Lushoto to Magamba village where you start walking through Magamba rain forest the home of black and white colubus monkeys, flowers, and birds. Continue with more up and down hill walk to the village of Lukozi for Overnight. Picnic lunch will be served along the way. Dinner: At Watoto wa Nyumbani guest House/Camping. Lodging: Watoto Wanyumbani /Camping.
Day 3:
Walk from Lukozi through traditional villages, good, views, farming area to Rangwi Convent. Breakfast: At watoto wa nyumbani /campsite. Lunch: Lunch box. Dinner: At the Convent provides by the Nancy. Lodging: At the Convent.
Day 4:
Just after breakfast which will be provided by the Nancy you walk from Rangwi through beautiful villages where you will learn about the traditional life especially Shambaa life, forest to Mtae a World View Point with spectacular views overlooking Maasai plain, Tsavo National Park in Kenya, Mkomazi Game reserve and on clear day you can see Kilimanjaro on the horizon, also the same day you can see amazing sunset and overnight. Lunch: Lunch box. Dinner: At Mwivano restaurant. Lodging: At the Mwivano guest house.
Day 5:
A longest day on this trip, right after breakfast drive from Mtae to the Village of Goka for at least half an hour to get to the point where you start walking through the forest, traditional villages where you get chance of visiting pottery women Kibomboi village and learn how to make ports with free hands in a few minutes, then continue to Mlalo for overnight. Breakfast: At Mwivano restaurant. Lunch: Lunch box organized by the guide. Dinner: At Sambamba restaurant/campsite. Lodging: At Sambamba guest House/camping.
Day 6:
After breakfast drive to Mkuzu village about two hours, then walk to Mkuzu waterfall which found inside the forest, after enjoying the waterfall drive to Mullers Lodge for lunch, then drive back to Lushoto for overnight. Breakfast: At Sambamba reataurant/campsite. Lunch: At Mullers Lodge.Dinner: At Tumaini restaurant. Lodging: Tumaini Hostel.
Day 7:
Walk to Irente view Point, a famous view in Usambara with amazing view overlooking Mazinde village almost 1,000 metres below the vast Maasai plains beyond. On the way back visit Irente Farm where you sit for lunch which includes home made cheese, jam, juice, butter, brown bread, and seasonal fruits, then walk back to Lushoto for overnight. Breakfast: At Tumaini restaurant. Lunch: At Irente Farm. Dinner: At Tumaini restaurant. Lodging: At Tumaini Hostel.
Day 8: Departure:
Leave Lushoto to wherever, Arusha, Tanga or Dar es Salaam.
Note: This tour can be extended to wildlife visit in the famous parks of Tanzania like the Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Tarangire National Park, Selous Game Reserve, Mikumi National Park and Ruaha National Park. Or you can continue with Kilimanjaro Climb or you may continue to Zanzibar Island for relaxation in the lodges situated on the white sandy beaches of the Indian Ocean.
Member discount:
10% discount for InfoHub customer. Request a free gift certificate.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Accommodation based on three meals a day.
- Service of English speaking driver guide.
- Conservation fees and village fees.
- Transport and transfers from Dar es Salaam to Lushoto and return.
- All accommodations in Lushoto.
- Activities as per itinerary above.
Price Excludes:
- International flights to/from Dar es Salaam Tanzania.
- Tip(s) to the guide(s).
- Accommodation in Dar es Salaam if you arrive in the late evening (we can arrange on request).
- Extras at the lodges i.e. drinks.
- All items of personal nature/use.
- And all not mentioned in the tour itinerary above.
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