Usambara and Amani Reserve

5 days—Lushoto-Usambara Mountain and Amani Nature Reserve for Birding

$2700-2900 USD

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Safari summary

Usambara mountains are a part of the ancient Eastern Arc chain which mountains stretch in a broken crescent from the Taita hills in southern Kenya down to Morogoro and the southern highlands. Estimated to be 100 million years old and the rocks forming them may be 600 million years old. The mountains are home to an exceptional assortment of plants and animals. Represent one of the highest degrees of biodiversity on the continent
Wildlife includes the elegant Colobus monkey, blue monkeys and a wide variety of birds. In the rain forest euphorbias, acacias, giant ferns, palms, lobelias, camphors. (Japanese and Usumbaru) eucalyptus and fig trees are also here. Lengths of walks can be varied from just an hour or all day long, taking a packed lunch with you. also to see something of the region, it is best spend at least two nights in the area.
Amani nature Reserve: Was established to maintain biodiversity, genetic resources, natural processes and cultural values in an undisturbed, dynamic and evolutionary state. In order to have an ecologically representative example of the Eastern Arc forest ecosystem. Available for present and future generations, scientific study, environmental monitoring, education, and sustainable and controlled local and recreational use

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Walking safari—with armed guard
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Arusha

Fine details

Safari highlights

Bird watching—with professional guide
Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

ARUSHA-LUSHOTO-USAMBARA

Head to Lushoto. Arriving by afternoon (4hours drive). past the magnificent Mt Meru and Mt Kilimanjaro. You will be able to enjoy close views of Mt Kilimanjaro as you approach Moshi town, you can take photos of the mountain. You’ll drive past the Pare mountain ranges before you reach the Usambaras. Picnic lunch en route. Evening visit the Irente view point and witness a magical Sunset in the Maasai steppe, then return to the Lodge for dinner and much needed relaxation.

Irente View Lodge

USAMBARA MOUNTAIN-West

Breakfast, drive past beautiful villages and interesting views of the Usambara hills. Stopping occasionally to absorb stupendous views. Arriving at Masumbae forest our specialist forest guide will take you on walk in the forest with an interest to identify indigenous tree and some rare plants. The forest walk can go from hour up to 6 hours as you may wish to go on! You’ll need good walking shoes/boots used and comfortable.

Swiss Farm Cottage

USAMBARA-AMANI NATURE RESERVE

Breakfast, depart for Mponde tea farm. The farm Manager will introduce you to the daily activities in the farm, from tea picking at the farm to the testing level and packaging stage. On this process you may participate actively in action in some stages. You will also have an opportunity to observe how different workers perform their duties and learn something about general tea farm management. (this depend very much on working days) After lunch depart for Amani Nature Reserve - East Usambara

Amani Nature Reserve-Guest House

AMANI NATURE RESERVE-East Usambara

East Usambara, Birding in Amani nature reserve. Enjoy walking and birding safari. Our guide and local guide will lead the tour. The park is rich in endemic flora and fauna. Search for local good birds on the way.

Amani Nature Reserve-Guest House