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Cultural Activities and Hikes in the Uluguru
Mountains, near Morogoro
Morogoro is an agricultural town and acts as a hub
point for safaris in southern Tanzania.
It is worth stopping off for a couple of nights to break up some
of the driving days, enjoy walking in the Uluguru
Mountains and experience some of the local community lifestyle.
There are several hikes from a few hours to a few
days duration but we would recommend the half day hikes and basing
yourself at Kimango Farmhouse as at present the overnight hikes
are not really geared up for tourism.
Villages that can be visited whilst on the hikes
include Madola, Usolo and Kinole and for the energetic an ascent
of Lupanga peak at 2150 m is a full day hike. Waterfalls, forest
and walks through farming communities provide close interaction
with the Luguru and Maasai villagers, the chance to see primates
and some stunning views.
All trips are escorted by a local guide and benefit
a local community tourism project based in Morogoro. www.chilunga.or.tz
3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS MOROGORO and ULUGURU MOUNTAINS
ITINERARY
DAY 1. MOROGORO
Drive Dar es Salaam to Morogoro (approx 3 hours). Afternoon to relax
at working herbal tea estate, swimming pool and tea estate tours.
O/n Mbuyni Farmstay. FB
DAY 2. ULUGURU MOUNTAINS
Guided hikes and cultural visits to rural viallages organised through
the local cultural tourism programme. See http://www.chilunga.org
for full range of options. The Morningside hike is most popular.
O/n Mbuyuni Farmstay. FB
DAY 3. DEPART
Drive to Selous, Mikumi, Udzungwa Mountains, Ruaha, Saadani, Pangani
or Usambara Mountains
See full information on Uluguru Mountains
hiking and cultural tourism
ULUGURU MOUNTAINS PHOTO GALLERY
Drive from Morogoro through the Uluguru Mountains
to the Matambwe gate of Selous Game Reserve
Combine a visit to the Uluguru Mountains with a
Tanzania safari to Selous, Ruaha, Mikumi or Udzungwa Mountains
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