Detailed Overview
The Usambara Mountains are special – one of the last true Tanzanian wilderness. The Usambara Mountains contain an extensive, protected, lush and untouched tropical rainforest with a rich biodiversity and many endemic species like the African violet, the Usambara Eagl Owl, the red Usambara bird spider, but also chameleons, different colobus monkeys or rare butterflies and many tree species which can be found only there. With their magical, winding paths, breathtaking views, a refreshingly cool climate the Usambara Mountains are a paradise for hikers. If you are looking for an experience beyond the usual tourist attractions, this is the one for you. And it’s affordable too!
This tour combines the World viewpoint and Mazumbai Forest Reserve and waterfalls and is suitable for people who wants to see nature, such as viewpoints, natural forest, and for those who wants to learn about different species of insects, endemic plants, birds and flowers which are to be found only in the West Usambara Mountains like Usambara violet, occottea Usambariencis, Usambara green bull. This tour is recommended for the enthusiastic bird watchers, too.