Mtae view point -Lushoto Tanzania
Welcome to Lushoto ,home of the Usambara mountains . Situated in the north-east of Tanzania. With their wide vistas, cool climate, winding paths and picturesque villages, the Usambara's are one of Tanzanian's highlights. The Usambara's 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.
They are estimated to be at least 100 million years old and the rocks forming them may be as much as 600 million years old.
The mountains are home to an exceptional assortment of plants and animals and represent one of the highest degrees of biodiversity on the continent. Nobody knows which people first settled in the Usambara's, only that the ancestors of the present Sambaa people who came hundreds of years ago.
It is a exquisite place for hiking, bird watching, mountain biking or relaxing. It is possible to do hikes independently, but if not familiar with the area, it is strongly recommended to hire a local guide. Having a local guide in Usambara will introduce you to many secret places that are harder to find! There is abundance of hiking options in Usambara mountains.
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All photos by itraveltz team and ekstudios
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