3-Day West Usambara Mountains Hiking Tour with Kisasa Waterfalls

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Enjoy a hiking tour through the West Usambara Mountains
• 02 Marvel at the beauty of Kisasa Waterfalls
• 03 Experience blissful nature walks through the forest
• 04 Look out for black-and-white monkeys in their natural habitat

Hike through the West Usambara Mountains, also known as the Galapagos of Africa, home to unspoiled tropical forest that is rare in East Africa. Learn about the varied ecology of the Usambara and the growing efforts to protect it. Enjoy spectacular birdwatching, ample opportunities for hiking, and viewpoints over the forested mountains, and marvel at the beauty of Kisasa Waterfalls.

Hike through the West Usambara Mountains, also known as the Galapagos of Africa, home to unspoiled tropical forest that is rare in East Africa.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Arusha, Moshi, Lushoto

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arrival in Lushoto and Kisasa Waterfalls

• Arrive in Lushoto and check in at St Eugene Hostel for a tea or coffee break.
• Visit Kisasa Waterfalls, then return for dinner and an overnight stay.

2

Day 02

Irente Viewpoint and Muller's Mountain Walk

• After breakfast, start a walking tour to Irente Viewpoint and stop at Irente Farm for a picnic lunch.
• Then continue walking through the natural forest to Muller's Mountain Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

3

Day 03

Mazumbai Forest and Sakharani Farm

• Drive through Mazumbai Forest to Sakharani Farm, where you can visit a historical site and a monastery that provides macadamia nuts, see a grape garden, and learn about the process of making the vineyard.

Tour ends.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Entry fees
• Accommodation
• Transportation
• English-speaking professional guide
• Meals
• Village development fees

What's Not Included

• Tips
• Other personal expenses

What to bring

• Walking shoes
• Walking sticks
• Cameras
• Binoculars

Know before you go

• Get nature conservation guidelines from your guide before trekking.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Any hotel/lodge in Arusha, Moshi, or Lushoto

Tour start

Lushoto, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.