Safari to Usambara
Usambara
is a scenic upland area
in eastern Tanzania
attractive mountain villages and indigenous cultures
The Usambara Mountains are part of the great Eastern Arc, an ancient range which runs from Shimba in Kenya to Udzungwa in southern Tanzania.
These mountains massively pre-date the surrounding volcanic landscapes and are therefore of great ecological interest. The fragments of high forests which remain are host to a prodigious range of endemic species.
Arriving from the north the road winds through scenic mountain villages with patches of protected forest.
The mountain town of Lushoto was actually the capital of colonial Tanganyika, chosen for its healthy climate.
To the south, the Amani Nature Reserve represents the most significant portion of protected forest.
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The best time to visit is usually the Jun-Feb dry season.
Getting there
Access is usually by road from Arusha and Moshi, sometimes on the way down to the coast at Pangani.
Where to stay
There’s very little in the way of attractive accommodation options in these areas.
very rarely included in safaris these days
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