Scenic hiking trails, waterfalls and viewpoints in the cool highlands above Tanga.
Country
🇹🇿 Tanzania
Region
North-East Tanzania
Best time
June–October, December–February
Coordinates
-4.500, 38.300The Usambaras are an ancient crystalline mountain range rising to 2,290 m in NE Tanzania. Cool-climate coffee farms, dense sub-montane forest with 150 endemic plant and 10 endemic bird species, the iconic Irente Viewpoint (1,900 m drop straight to the plains below), and welcoming Sambaa homestay villages. One of East Africa's best soft-hiking regions.
Real observations published to GBIF by researchers, lodges, and citizen scientists — refreshed daily.
Best time to visit
June–October, December–February
Choose a curated departure or use any of these as a starting point — we'll tailor the itinerary, dates and pace to you.
Lushoto highlands — Irente Viewpoint, Sambaa homestays, coffee country.