Situated in the north-east of Tanzania. With their wide vistas, cool climate, winding paths and picturesque villages, the Usambara’s are one of Tanzanian’s highlights.
The Usambara’s are a part of the ancient Eastern Arc chain which mountains stretch in a broken crescent from the Taita hills in southern Kenya down to Morogoro and the southern highlands. They are estimated to be at least 100 million years old and the rocks forming them may be as much as 600 million years old. The mountains are home to an exceptional assortment of plants and animals and represent one of the highest degrees of biodiversity on the continent.
The habitation of the Usambara´s goes back to at least 1,5 million years. Traces which are unique in world history were found near Mambo and still can be seen
Hotels in the Usambara Mountains
Lushoto
Avocadolodge
www.avocadolodge.com
gnyelo@gmail.com
Tel/WhatsApp +255 754 282 212
Mid-range hotel in Lushoto town
Location
IrenteViewPoint
https://www.irenteview.com
info@irenteview.com
Tel/WhatsApp +255 784 866 877
Mid-range hotel 6km from Lushoto town along the cliffs
Location
Java Botique hotel
https://javalushoto.com info@javalushoto.com
Tel/WhatsApp +255 697 727 171
High-end hotel 6km from Lushoto town along the cliffs
Location
Lawns Hotel
https://lawnshotel.com/
contact@lawnshotel.co.tz
Tel/WhatsApp +255 652 315 914
Mid-range hotel in Lushoto town
Location
Mkuzi
Mullers Mountain Lodge
https://mullersmountainlodge.co.tz/
reservations@mullersmountainlodge.co.tz
Tel/WhatsApp +255 757 500 999
Mid-range hotel in the mountains
Location
Swiss Farm
https://swiss-farm-cottage.co.tz/
info@swiss-farm-cottage.co.tz
Tel/WhatsApp: +255 715 700 813
Mid-range hotel in the mountains
Location
Mambo / Mtae
MamboViewPoint
https://www.mamboviewpoint.org/
welcome@mamboviewpoint.org
Tel/WhatsApp (+255) 769 52 24 20
Higher&Mid&low end range hotel + camping on the top of a mountain
Location
RangwiHikersHome
https://rangwihikershome.com/
info@rangwihikershome.com
Tel +255 679 212 147
WhatsApp +49 162 3405715
Location
Tour guides and activities in Lushoto
Lushoto
Miti Asilia Adventures
Website:mitiasilia.co.tz
Email: contact@mitiasilia.co.tz
WhatsApp: 0686235262
Location (near to Mkuzi waterfalls)
Zip-line, Kayaking and tree-path outdoor adventure attraction
Shambaa ecotours
www.shambaaecotours.co.tz
info@shambaaecotours.co.tz
Tel/WhatsApp: +255 744 114 115
Location
Lushoto-town tours Mkomazi national park and more day hiking
Mambo/Mtae
Usambara Ecotours
www.usambaraecotours.com
info@usambaraecotours.com
Tel/WhatsApp +255 757 901 484,
Location
More day hiking, daytours around Mambo
MamboGreen expeditions
https://mambogreen.com/
info@mambogreen.com
Tel/WhatsApp +255 749 415 092
Mkomazi national park, Affordable taxi service
Aloyce Birding
+255 743 123 901
professional birding guide
More information
Other Regions:
Tanga Town
Amani / Eastern Usambaras
Coastal region
Mkomazi National park
Bagamoyo
Sadaani National park