Lushoto & The Usambara Mountains
The Usambara Mountain is situated in the northeastern part of Tanzania between Mount Kilimanjaro and the Indian Ocean Region of Tanga. It has been dubbed the "Galapagos" of the plant world. This incredibly beautiful and lush area is a welcome retreat from Tanzania’s Game Parks and cities. Because of its pleasant climate, the mountains were favored by the Germans and the English during colonial times, as is evidenced by the numerous historic buildings from the past. The mountain region is ideal for hiking as well as some spectacular driving.

From a distance the mountains are a colorful mosaic. On the fertile slopes around Soni and Lushoto farmers cultivate small plots but further away from the towns large areas are still covered by dense tropical forests.

The viewpoints on the southern and western side of the Usambara are well known for the spectacular views of the plains of Mkomazi and Handeni.

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THE BAGAMOYO HISTORICAL SAFARI

Day 1:                         Dar es Salaam City Tour
In the morning at or afternoon, pick up from your Holiday Inn Hotel  in Dar for a half day city tour to Mwenge Art tour to see wood carvings, cloth painting arts like batiks, tinga tinga and many many arts. This tour will take you further to the National Museum to see a Skull of Zinjathropus and which was discovered in Ngorongoro Olduvai Gorge area. Overnight at Holiday Inn.
Day 2:                         Geza Ulole
After breakfast, continue with your tour to Geza Ulole 20 km South of Dar es Salaam at Mboamaji, the original Village on the Coast to visit a four centuries historical Old Mosque, Slave deport from where slaves were transported and Old Muslim graves. You will also see local fishermen in their daily activities with their Dhow catching water foods. Afternoon walk thru the Village to experience lifestyle and culture of Zaramo tribe people originate the Village. Dinner and overnight Kali Mata Hostel.
Day 3:                         Dar - Bagamoyo
After breakfast travel through  the city of Dar es Salaam to Bagamoyo Village town, north of Dar City for historical tour, to see the historical city of Bagamoyo, Old cathedral, coral museum, carol mosque at Kaole, Old ferry at the Great Wami River and others of 13th century, also visit the African Art Collage in Bagamoyo. Meals and overnight at choice Bagamoyo Resorts.

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LONGIDO ILKIDING’A & MULALA 4 DAYS

Day 1:                         Arusha - Longido
After breakfast pick up from your Half Moon Campsite and drive 80km to Longido Town. Walk 10min to Oltepesi and head to Kimokouwa Campsite short walk around while waiting for lunch. Afternoon walk with a guide in the scattered bush for a look of Gerenuk, lesser kudu, klipspringer, giraffe, zebra, buffalo, gazelles, jackals and mongoose. Meals and overnight at Kimokouwa Campsite

Day 2:                          Mount Longido Climb
Early breakfast the follows hiking on Mount Longido 2629 meters. Ascend with a guide thru dense natural forest where in 3 hours you will arrive at dawa ya supu/ medicine soup viewpoint. Proceed following trails created by buffalos the Maasai warriors will five signals to alert buffaloes that they may not attack on you. 2 hours later arrive at the peak and view all Northern Tanzania Mountains. 3 hours descend you will arrive at the camp for lunch then get in the vehicle and drive back to Arusha for dinner and overnight at Half Moon campsite.

Day 3:                           Arusha - Ilkiding’a
After breakfast  drive 8km to Ilkidinga at Sembeos household where the tour starts. Walk through the forest reserve across Ngarenaro River climb Leleto hill where you can view the whole of Arusha Town Maasai steppe and its volcanoes. Lunch, thereafter visit the Maasai worshiping center located under a big fig tree, also visit Maasai herbalist and if time allows walk to the waterfall. Evening the barbecue dinner from Bushdrifters Staff overnight at Half Moon campsite.

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