Price for 🌄 Usambara Mountains Trekking Tour / Rates Per Person
GROUP SIZE PRICE PER PERSON per person when 1 person Travel alone $1,200 per person when 2 persons Travel together $1,000 per person when 3 persons Travel together $900 per person when 4 persons Travel together $800 per person when 5 persons Travel together $700 per person when 6+ persons Travel together $550
🌄 Usambara Mountains Trekking Tour
Overview
- Location: Tanga Region, Northeastern Tanzania
- Duration: 2–5 Days (Flexible)
- Best For: Nature lovers, hikers, bird watchers, cultural explorers
- Tour Type: Guided Trekking & Cultural Experience
- Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
🌿 Tour Overview
The Usambara Mountains are among Tanzania's best-kept secrets—a lush, green paradise ideal for travelers seeking serenity, stunning landscapes, and authentic cultural encounters. Located in the Eastern Arc Mountains, the Usambaras offer cool highland air, endless hiking trails, and scenic views of Maasai plains and the Indian Ocean (on clear days).The region is famous for its diverse flora and fauna, picturesque villages, colonial-era architecture, and rich cultural heritage. Unlike the busier safari circuits, the Usambaras offer peaceful trekking through rainforests, banana farms, and local homesteads.
📍 Highlights of Usambara Trekking
- Walk through untouched rainforests rich in endemic plant species
- 🐦 Spot rare birdlife and chameleons in the Amani Nature Reserve
- 🏞️ Panoramic views from Irente Viewpoint or Mambo Cliffs
- 🛖 Visit local villages and interact with Wasambaa communities
- 🥾 Scenic hikes between Lushoto, Mtae, Mambo, and Magamba
- 🌾 Learn about traditional farming and medicinal plants
- 🏡 Stay in eco-lodges and guesthouses with mountain charm
DAY BY DAY ITINERARY
Morning arrival in Lushoto town
Guided walk to Irente Viewpoint (spectacular views of Maasai plains)
Visit Irente Farm for a local lunch and village tour
Overnight in Lushoto (guesthouse or eco-lodge)
Trek through Magamba rainforest and colonial German ruins
Spot colobus monkeys and endemic birds
Picnic lunch en route
Overnight in Malindi village (homestay or guesthouse)
Walk through picturesque farming villages and rolling hills
Cultural visits with local guides sharing Wasambaa traditions
Arrive in Mtae village by sunset—famous for its dramatic mountain edge views
Overnight at a guesthouse in Mtae
Early morning hike to Mambo Cliffs for breathtaking sunrise
Optional visit to caves, waterfalls, or local schools
Transfer back to Lushoto or onward travel to Tanga, Pangani, or Dar es Salaam
Includes & Excludes
The Cost Includes
- Professional English-speaking local guide
- All meals during trekking days
- Accommodations (lodges, guesthouses, or homestays)
- Drinking water
- Entry fees to nature reserves (if applicable)
- Luggage transport by porters or vehicle
- Transfers from/to Lushoto
The Cost Excludes
- Transport to/from Lushoto (can be arranged on request)
- Alcoholic beverages or soft drinks
- Personal hiking gear
- Tips for guides and porters
- Travel insurance