Pare Mountains (S)
Part of the Eastern Arc range in north-eastern Tanzania, the remote Pare Mountains are extremely rewarding to the avid trekker searching for hiking trails off the beaten path. Home to the Pare tribe, agriculturalists and pastoralists who have largely retained their traditional way of life, a hike through the Pare Mountains takes visitors through local villages and beautiful forests, and offers the chance to see a little-visited part of the country.


Usambara Mountains (S)
The Usambara Mountains are part of the Eastern Arc chain in the northeastern part of the country. Their western and eastern ranges 'are divided by a 4 km wide valley of small villages and farms, and hiking trails cover the foothills and larger peaks. Day walks and overnight treks take visitors through some of the most concentrated areas of biodiversity in Africa. Bird wa tching is especially rewarding, and the views from the mountaintops stretch over the Masaai Steppe and, on a clear day, as far as the Indian Ocean.

Mountain Equipment
Good warm sleeping bag, water bottle 1 to 2 liters a day, water purification, tablets solution and filter wash kit and towel toilet paper, first aid kit, torch sunglasses, walking sticks favorite sweets or nibbles.

Mountain Clothing
Warm wind protect jacket, with hood water pool jacket, over trousers, walking trouser, top sleeve shirts, pullovers, warm under wear, good comfortable walking boots, training shoes, sun hat, warm hat or balaclava scarf.