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Day Trip to Lushoto from Tanga City (Usambara Mountains)

About this experience

The first European to reach Lushoto was the Missionary Johann Ludwig Krapf who in 1849 was given a warm welcome by king Kimweri I. In 1886 the German colonists entered the Usambaras and persuaded the local chiefs to sign away their domain for a pittance. The subsequent German advance was made easier because- in the latter half of the nineteenth century – Usambara was racked by chaos. The slave trade had started to invade the mountains, while at the same time the Sambaa-Kilindi-Dynasty was caught up in a civil war against the Bondei tribe who wanted independence.

After consolidating their rule, the German Colonial Government founded today’s Lushoto in 1898 as “Wilhelmsthal” (after the name of the German emperor), which became an important center of colonial settlement and plantation agriculture. Located at 1,400 m above sea level, the climate is cool and subtropical and up to independence much favored by European settlers. In 1912, the district already had 13 plantations.

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  • Duration: 10 hr
  • Private experience

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Day Trip to Lushoto from Tanga City (Usambara Mountains)
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Time on the tour10 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), English (written information)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 10 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Not included

  • Other things on personal nature, alcoholic drinks,insurances and others

Itinerary and highlights

Before breakfast (5.30am) departure from Tanga City to Lushoto with our private car stop lushoto for breakfast and then proceed to Magamba Rainforest and Irente View Point for full day Tour.Lunch will be served at Irente Farm.Departure from Lushoto at 5.30pm back to Tanga City for dinner and Overnight at Lulu Image Hotel.End of Tour

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • English — Written
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Livan Cultural Tourism Enterprise-Tanzania

Accessibility and practical details

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 10 hr.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), English (written information).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 5–13; Youth tickets: age 14–17; Adult tickets: age 18+; Senior tickets: age 46+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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