Pourquoi se rendre aux Monts Usambara ?
The Usambara Mountains consist of two mountain ranges covered in tropical forest: West Usambara and East Usambara. They are 110 kilometres long and reach an altitude of 2,290 metres.
Trekking in Tanzania
The Usambara Mountains are home to more than 3,000 plant species as well as 600 tree species. Nature lovers come to these mountains to observe birds, but also the surrounding flora.
If you want to go hiking during your trip to Tanzania, the Usambara Mountains are a place to prioritise. Along the way, you will surely encounter many colourful villages inhabited by welcoming people.
Finally, this is still a little-known part of Tanzania. You may therefore find yourself alone in the peaceful mountains, admiring a heavenly landscape and some of the most spectacular species:
- Golden Eagle
- Usambara eagle-owl
- Mountain buzzard
- Delegorgue’s pigeon
- African violet
- Usambara akalat and weaver
When to visit the Usambara Mountains?
The rainy season, which runs from March to May, is the best time, as the paths become muddy, making trekking impossible.
That is why we advise you to visit the Usambara Mountains between June and October; this is when the air is clearer.
How do you get to Usambara?
You have the option of choosing several departure points:
- From Tanga it will take around 3 hours by road
- From Arusha it will take around 8 hours by road
- From Moshi it will take around 6 hours
Where to sleep?
The number of accommodation options in the Usambara Mountains is limited; our advisers can help you find your accommodation.
