Usambara Mountains, Lushoto

In an morning drive, you could put the hustle and bustle of city life behind you and head for a stress-free break in the enchanting Usambara Mountains.
The east and west Usambara mountains are located north-west of Dar-es-Salaam. They are part of an ancient necklace of mountains called the Eastern Arc, which are at least 25 million years old.
The best place to visit is Irente view Point, Growing Rock, Magamba Rain Forest, Carter's Camp (American hut), Old colonial buildings, the White Colobus Monkey can be found in the Shume Forest and also a Tea Factory.

Lushoto is the major town and district centre in the Usambara Mountains, halfway between the coast and the parks. It can be reached if turning from the main Dar es Salaam-Moshi road at Mombo. Direct buses run from Dar es Salaam and Arusha. It was founded by the German administration after the people of the area had been "pacified" about one hundred years ago. The Germans even planned to move their capital here because of the pleasant mountain climate.
It offers excellent opportunities for hiking both in the mountains, partly covered by Afromontane forest. Ecological tours are organized and are a good way of exploring the region. The popular pot plant Saintpaulia has its only wild occurrences in Tanzania, and particularly in the Usambara Mts.

It's a great place to get away from the heat of the coast or the dust of the plains. The people are particularly hospitable and the whole town has a lovely vibe to it. Accomodation in the town centre is cheap and there are some more upmarket options in the surrounding area.
The best places to stay are Mueller Mountain Lodge, Mandarin Grand, Grant's Lodge, Soni Falls Lodge, Lawn's Hotel, Cool Breeze Hotel, And Sun Hotel.

Lushoto Usambara Mountains


In an morning drive, you could put the hustle and bustle of city life behind you and head for a stress-free break in the enchanting Usambara Mountains. The east and west Usambara mountains are located north-west of Dar-es-Salaam. They are part of an ancient necklace of mountains called the Eastern Arc, which are at least 25 million years old. The best place to visit is Irente view Point, Growing Rock, Magamba Rain Forest, Carter's Camp (American hut), Old colonial buildings, the White Colobus Monkey can be found in the Shume Forest and also a Tea Factory. Lushoto is the major town and district centre in the Usambara Mountains, halfway between the coast and the parks. It can be reached if turning from the main Dar es Salaam-Moshi road at Mombo. Direct buses run from Dar es Salaam and Arusha. It was founded by the German administration after the people of the area had been "pacified" about one hundred years ago. The Germans even planned to move their capital here because of the pleasant mountain climate. It offers excellent opportunities for hiking both in the mountains, partly covered by Afromontane forest. Ecological tours are organized and are a good way of exploring the region. The popular pot plant Saintpaulia has its only wild occurrences in Tanzania, and particularly in the Usambara Mts. It's a great place to get away from the heat of the coast or the dust of the plains. The people are particularly hospitable and the whole town has a lovely vibe to it. Accomodation in the town centre is cheap and there are some more upmarket options in the surrounding area. The best places to stay are Mueller Mountain Lodge, Mandarin Grand, Grant's Lodge, Soni Falls Lodge, Lawn's Hotel, Cool Breeze Hotel, And Sun Hotel.



ACCOMMODATION
Lawns Hotel - guest house acceptable 10 rooms not far away from the centre of Lushoto
Grant’s Lodge 5 rooms, 20 min from Lushoto Take a bus to Lushoto, then take a bus/taxi/pickup to Migambo village, 15 kilometers north of Lushoto. Don't confuse it with Magamba, which is on the way. Address: Box 859 +255 27 26 42 491, +255 27 26 40 125
Mkuzu Creek Resort Lodge with 14 rooms, East of Lushoto
WHERE TO EAT
Green Valley Restaurant - very good
PLACES TO VISIT
Irente view point 2 hrs of walk View points Kambe, Kwa Mkeke Vuli village Valks in forests riche in bird life
TOURISME
tourism in Usambara Gofan Safaris & Travel Africa ltd (EA) Wapare Street, Plot No 18 F P.O.Box 14995 Arusha-Tanzania Tel: 255-744 303873 E-mail: info@gofansafaris.com www.gofansafaris.com
LINKS
mining activities http://forests.org/articles/reader.asp?linkid=31697 Few photos from Lushoto http://daniel.haxx.se/travel/tanzania/lushoto.html Usambara Mountains http://www.tanzania-adventure.com/usambara.htm GPS - hotels, campings http://www.achim1604.claranet.de/transafrika/fakten-gps.htm Hotels in Lushoto http://www.tanzania-reisebuero.de/htm/derno.htm Tourist guide http://www.world66.com/africa/tanzania/lushoto Upmarket accommodation in Lushoto http://www.takimsholidays.com/hotels/lushoto.asp

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