Tanzania North-East Tanzania 1 tour

Usambara Mountains

Scenic hiking trails, waterfalls and viewpoints in the cool highlands above Tanga.

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Country

Tanzania

Region

North-East Tanzania

Best time

June–October, December–February

About Usambara Mountains

The Usambaras are an ancient crystalline mountain range rising to 2,290 m in NE Tanzania. Cool-climate coffee farms, dense sub-montane forest with 150 endemic plant and 10 endemic bird species, the iconic Irente Viewpoint (1,900 m drop straight to the plains below), and welcoming Sambaa homestay villages. One of East Africa's best soft-hiking regions.

Highlights

  • Irente Viewpoint (1,900 m drop)
  • Endemic plants + birds
  • Lushoto colonial tea hotel
  • Sambaa community homestays
  • Soni village waterfalls

Best time to visit

June–October, December–February

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