Lushoto Tours & Activities 2025

3 Days 2 Nights Usambara Mountains (Lushoto) by Public Transport

Lushoto

Free Cancellation

From $ 200

Duration: 72 hours (approx.)

DAY 1; After breakfast around 7.30am departure from Tanga City by Public bus to West Usambara Mountains (Lushoto) arrive at 10.00am and then proceed for hikking to Magamba Rainforest and Irente view point (Combined Tour, Lunch will be served at Near by Irente ViewPoint.Later on around 5.30pm back to Lushoto Town for Dinner and Overnight. Day 2; After breakfast departure from Lushoto Town to Mkuzu waterfalls and the later on proceed hiking to Mtae.Dinner and overnight in Magumba Lodge or Mambo Cliff inn. DAY 3; After breakfast have a short tour in the mountains and the later on proceed to Tanga City, Dar or Arusha it will depend on your to tour vocation.  

Day Trip to Lushoto from Tanga City (Usambara Mountains)

Lushoto

Free Cancellation

From $ 275

Duration: 10 hours (approx.)

The first European to reach Lushoto was the Missionary Johann Ludwig Krapf who in 1849 was given a warm welcome by king Kimweri I. In 1886 the German colonists entered the Usambaras and persuaded the local chiefs to sign away their domain for a pittance. The subsequent German advance was made easier because- in the latter half of the nineteenth century – Usambara was racked by chaos. The slave trade had started to invade the mountains, while at the same time the Sambaa-Kilindi-Dynasty was caught up in a civil war against the Bondei tribe who wanted independence. After consolidating their rule, the German Colonial Government founded today’s Lushoto in 1898 as “Wilhelmsthal” (after the name of the German emperor), which became an important center of colonial settlement and plantation agriculture. Located at 1,400 m above sea level, the climate is cool and subtropical and up to independence much favored by European settlers. In 1912, the district already had 13 plantations.

3 Days 2 Nights Usambara Mountains (Lushoto) By Private Car

Lushoto

Free Cancellation

From $ 450

Duration: 72 hours (approx.)

DAY 1; After breakfast around 7.30am departure from Tanga City by Private car to West Usambara Mountains (Lushoto) arrive at 10.00am and then proceed for hikking to Magamba Rainforest  and Irente view point (Combined Tour, Lunch will be served at Near by Irente ViewPoint.Later on around 5.30pm back to Lushoto Town for Dinner and Overnight. Day 2; After breakfast departure from Lushoto Town to Mkuzu waterfalls and the later on proceed hiking to Mtae.Dinner and overnight in Magumba Lodge or Mambo Cliff inn. DAY 3; After breakfast have a short tour in the mountains and the later on proceed to Tanga City, Dar or Arusha it will depend on your to tour vocation.

4 Day Mtae Trek Explore Usambara Mountains and Local Culture

Lushoto

Free Cancellation

From $ 500

Duration: 96 hours (approx.)

Embark on a captivating 4-day trek to Mtae, where breathtaking views and rich local culture await. Begin your adventure with a sunset at Irente viewpoint and traverse the lush Magamba rain forest, home to captivating primates. Each day presents new opportunities for exploration, from traditional villages and medicinal herbs to pottery workshops, all while enjoying the stunning landscape of the Usambara Mountains. Engage with local communities and savor picnic lunches amidst nature. This trek offers a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural immersion, perfect for adventure seekers and nature enthusiasts alike. - 4 days of trekking through the beautiful Usambara Mountains - Experience local culture with village visits and pottery workshops - Accommodation in cozy homestays and campsites with shared facilities - Guided trek with opportunities to spot wildlife and learn about local traditions