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4 Days Relaxing Day Tours in the Usambara Mountains

<ul> <li>Compared to the Galapagos Islands regarding to diversity of endemic species</li> <li>Colorful, busy villages and bustling markets</li> <li>Hike in ancient forests which are ecologically unique</li> <li>Magical winding paths, Breathtaking views, waterfalls and a refreshingly cool climate</li> <li>A paradise for bird watchers and hikers</li> <li>Historic buildings from the German and English colonial times</li> </ul>

<ul><li>The climate of the Usambara Mountains is temperate </li><li>The best time for hiking is November to March as it rarely gets hotter than 25 degrees Celsius </li><li>From June to September it can cool down to freezing at night. </li><li>The big rainy season lasts from the beginning of April to the end of May and the small rainy season from mid-November to mid-December. During this time it is hot and the humidity is high.</li></ul>

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!

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