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Value for Money Zanzibar - 11 day
This itinerary represents probably the best value accommodation in Zanzibar. All hotels have...
Selous and Ruaha Private Camping Safari - 9 day
This is a professionally guided photographic safari to the two most prolific wilderness areas of...
Dar es Salaam, Mikumi, Usambara Mountains, Pangani - 13 day
An off the beaten track safari to Mikumi National park, the Usambara Mountains and the north...
Dar es Salaam, Mikumi, Ruaha - 9 day
DAY 1. DAR ES SALAAMArrival in Dar es Salaam, met and transfer to Mediterraneo Hotel, Kawe Beach....
Adventure Safari Katavi to Lake Tanganyika - 8 day
Ride Quad bikes from Katavi to Lake Tanganyika - the only trails here are animal trails, then go on...
Hiking Safaris in Southern Tanzania
UDZUNGWA MOUNTAINS HIKING TRAILS
Several hiking trails have been established in the Udzungwa Mountains. Please contact us for further details for specialist guided camping trips. The Udzungwas make a lovely combination with visits to Selous, Mikumi and Ruaha. Try taking the TAZARA train from Selous-Udzungwas for a different type of transport.
Sonjo Trail – 6 km/3 hrs
Attractions – 2 waterfalls, primates, birds, miombo vegetation
Sanje Circuit – 5 km/4 hrs
Attractions – 3 waterfalls, primates, birds, butterflies, a variety of vegetation
Prince Bernhard Trail – 1 km/40 min
Small waterfall, baboons, primates, red duiker, birds, good views of Bokela Mountain
Mwanihama Trail – 38km, 3 days/2 nights
The summit is at 2500m and trail passes through different vegetation types according to altitude
Lumemo Trail – 65 km, 5 days/4 nights
The trail passes along the saddle between Luhomero and Mwanihama peaks. May encounter herds of buffalo, elephant and good birdwatching.
USAMBARA MOUNTAINS HIKING
Based from either Amani Nature Reserve or Lushoto there are several lovely hikes through the ‘little Switzerland’ of Tanzania. Please contact us for further details of specialist guided trips.
KITULO PLATEAU HIKING
Kitulo Plateau National Park is renowned as a botanist, birder’s and hiker’s paradise. Kitulo is home to 350 species of vascular plants, including 45 varieties of terrestrial orchid, which erupt into a riotous wildflower display of breathtaking scale and diversity during the main rainy season of late November to April. However the sunnier months of September to November are more comfortable for hiking. It is possible to hike over the Livingstone Mountains leads to Matema Beach on Lake Nyasa in half a day.
This area is just opening up to tourism and facilities are basic so please ask for further details of specialist guided trips to witness the spectacular wildflower season or guided hiking routes.
Sharon Brady, Ireland. Mikumi, Ruaha and Mafia Honeymoon, July 2009
Absolutely loved the camping and so glad we decided to go with this (although did also really like...