Tanzania, mountainside. It’s not a secret, hiking to the top of Kilimanjaro is not for everybody… and not for every pocket!
But still, that special feeling in the air of mountain places is something that travellers can’t resist: the light breeze, the forest leaving place to the rocks, and that team spirit which brings together the participants in a trekking expedition…
Not everybody know, but there are many other options to climb, aside Kilimanjaro. And all of them are a unique experience that is worthing to be tried. We want to tell you something about.
Udzungwa Mountains
A seldom visited itinerary, even though the access is quite easy. This hiking is enjoyable for all the family, as long as you keep a quiet rhythm while walking. At Udzungwa Mountains it is possible to find rushing waterfalls, steep slopes, many animals, birds and flora species; it’s so exciting to get to the iconic Sanje waterfall, even for people who are not experienced climbers. Day trips are possible, so it’s nice to include Udzungwa between safaris in the Southern Circuit. Besides, price is affordable.
Crater Highlands
For those people always looking for uncommon places. Crater Highland is a volcanic area, located along the eastern side of Ngorongoro Conservation Area and rising up from The Great Rift Valley. Because of its nature and origin, it pleases the sight with a landscape made of beautiful volcanoes, intact and collapsed ones, one next to the other as a chain. If your itinerary is in the Northern Circuit, it is a brilliant idea indeed to include hiking here.
Uluguru Mountains
We are in the Southern Circuit again, right nearby the town of Morogoro, a few hours driving between Mikumi National Park and Selous Game Reserve. These mountains offer a panorama that you don’t expect - of course, they are a kind of “tropical mountains”, full of green rainforest, palms, rounded tops and valleys where you will also cross small rural villages and farmed areas.
Usambara Mountains and Lushoto
Usamabara is a wide chain located nearby Tanga and the border with Kenya. It includes two main areas, East Usambara Mountains and West Usambaras Lushoto Mountain Reserve. The extension is huge, as well as the choice of itineraries, ranging from the day trip to several days hiking. The environment is various as well, with peaks, plains, rock formations and waterfalls. And it is good for occasional hikers and expert climbers as well.
Mount Meru
Better known as the best acclimatisation before the Kilimanjaro challenge, the trekking on Mount Meru is also a mid-range itinerary that makes sense on its own. Mount Meru is an active volcano that stands in the middle of the Arusha National Park, and because of this reason it is also a chance of seeing a huge variety of over 400 species of animals and birds. The tour takes some days, and it is mandatory to be accompanied by an armed ranger.
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