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Mount Kilimanjaro/ Mount Meru/ Pare Mountain/ Oldoinyo/ Usambara Trekking - Usambara MountainsBetween Kilimanjaro and the Indian Ocean lay the Usambara mountains. Beneath peaks tha rise to well over 2000m the mountains are scattered with steep cliffs, rocky hilltops and small communities of the pastoral Usambani tribe. Historically, the high altitude and fertile soils attracted the original European settlers from Germany and then the British and other people from the continent of Europe. The Usambaras are an excellent place to enjoy relaxing days and enjoyable treks. If you are travelling overland between the coast and Kilimanjaro and the northern gameparks. Lushoto, at the heart of the Usambara, can be reached in about 5 hours from Moshi. A variety of accommodation is available in the area.©2006-2007 Tanzanians and Friends Ecotourism Limited |