Mazumbai trek
5 DAY IN LUSHOTO: MAZUMBAI TREK
$875-925 USD
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Safari summary
Embark on an unforgettable 5-day trekking adventure through the heart of Tanzania's Usambara Mountains, leading you to the pristine and biologically rich Mazumbai Forest Reserve. This immersive journey is designed for nature enthusiasts and keen hikers, offering a unique opportunity to explore one of East Africa's most significant biodiversity hotspots.
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | None | |
| Activity level | Strenuous activity | |
| Best months | All months | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Walking safari—with armed guard
- Hiking | trekking
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- All drinks
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Arrival day from Arusha
Check in at Lushoto Eco Home and take an optional hike to Irente View Point. Arrive and check in at Lushoto Eco Home. Relax for some minutes and then meet our guide for a briefing and hike to Irente viewpoint for sunset, approximately a loop distance of 15 km. Drive or walk back to Lushoto for an overnight stay at the hotel.
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Trek toward Mazumbai
After Breakfast, start trek toward Mazumbai, which is located in the southeast and faces east of the West Usambaras. The trek passes through villages and agricultural land, stopping at the villages of Kwadoe and Hehangala along the way, where you can view individual tea growers and the Herkulu Organic tea estate. Picnic lunch at the top of Vuluni village, where you experience the daily life of the Wasambaa with an excellent view of Bumbuli and the East Usambara mountains.
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: Mazumbai trek
After breakfast, begin your walk towards Mazumbai, passing through Mbokoi village at the ridge's summit. This offers stunning views and a chance to interact with the local community. As you enter the rainforest, you'll have ample opportunities for birdwatching and observing black and white Colobus monkeys, making it an exceptional spot for nature enthusiasts. in the evening, return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay
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Trek from Mazumbai to Bumbuli
5-6 hrs Trek from Mazumbai to Bumbuli via villages, along a nice view over the Lwengera Valley, and via another way, round back to Bumbuli. Have lunch somewhere in Bumbuli and then take a private car back to Lushoto and overnight at Lushoto Eco Home
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Departure
Pick the bus to Dar es Salaam or Arusha After breakfast in the morning, you will be transferred to the bus stand in Lushoto town, take the public bus to Arusha or Dar es Salaam to continue with your schedule, or you can opt to do a safari with us.
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