Northern Pare Mountains

The Northern Pare Mountains are situated 50 kms south-east of Moshi.Usangi is the heart of the mountains and a centre of the economic activities. the Northern Pare Mountains have at their heart a village called Usangi, a centre of economic activities. local factories produce bricks, stoves, pottery and clothes. some families brew beer in their backyards, using traditional metheds. Every Monday and Thursday, a colourful market is held where farmers from the sorrounding villages come to sell their harvest. 

  On offer is the following:

  1.A waalk through Kindoroko forest reserve, a natural rainforest atop the mountains.

  2.Climbs to diffent mountain peaks for excellent views of Kilimanjaro, Lake Jipe and Nyumba ya Mungu

  3.A visit to historical relics from the time of tribal war and colonial rule.

  4.A glimpse of Pare culture.

  5.A view of the various projects-irrigation, soil conservation and reforestation. 

   Tours from Usangi:

   Halfday tour

   Mangatu view tour

Walk through farms on the lower parts of the slopes and climb to Mangatu moorland (1,600m). On the top is the Mbale clan fores, from where you get excellent views of Mount Kilimanjaro and Lake Jipe.

   One day tours

   1.Kindoroko mountain climb and rainforest tour

From Usangi, hike up the Kindoroko mountain. A natural rainforest, its home to blue monkeys and many seasonal tropical birds. See stone terraces and modern irrigation system, and visit a traditional healer and a women's pottery co-operation.

   2.Kamwala mountain climb

Learn about the past and local traditions as you climb through the Cheghomoorland. On the way to the top of the Kamwala mountai, enjoy scenic views of the Pare mountains. On descent, visit Shinhatini village to talk to local farmers who have benefited from the improved agricultural techniques supported by development projects.

   Other tours

Walking tours of several days can be organized. Hike through natural forest, descend the mountains and spend a night with a family in the village of Kisangara Chini or visit the mountainside near the village of Ugweno.

A round trip of Pare can be organized from Moshi or Marangu, whereby you visit the Ware dam and local factories, enjoy beautiful views and meet farmers. See relics from the time of tribal wars and colonial rule.

From Ugweno, other trips can be organized. Hikes to smaller mountains, visits to ancient tunnels and a waterfall. Like Jipe is a 1 1/2hour walk; once there, you can canoe to spot hippos and crocodiles. 

   Getting There:

From Dar, buses go to Arusha. Get off at Mwanga, and take a bus to Usangi, the centre of the Northern
Pare Mountains, a 1 1/2 hour drive from Mwanga.

(Income from tourist visits will be used to promote energy-saving stoves and to protect the invironment.)

Northern Pare Mountainns

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