Tanzania Mountains
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Thursday, September 13th, 2007MONDULI MOUNTAINS
Just a few hours drive from Arusha, the Monduli Mountains make a lovely day trip or can be part of a longer hiking itinerary.
Maasai pastoralists herd their cattle
Along the slopes Maasai pastoralists herd their cattle and cultural touris programmes give visitors the opportunity to learn about traditional medicines and local Maasai culture.
Incredible views
The surrounding […]
Uluguru Mountains Tanzania
Thursday, September 13th, 2007ULUGURU MOUNTAINS
Overlooking the agricultural area around Ngorongoro, the Uluguru Mountains are part of the Eastern Arc range.
Luguru is a matrilineal tribe
The Uluguru mountains are named after the Luguru tribe, a matrilineal group that farms on its verdant slopes.
Hiking is rewarding
The area has some of the oldest forests in Africa and because the ecosystem has remained […]
UDZUNGWA MOUNTAINS tour
Thursday, September 13th, 2007UDZUNGWA MOUNTAINS
Located west of Dar es Salaam, the Udzungwa Mountains rise up from the western edge of the Selous Game Reserve. The mountains are the largest and most biodiverse chain of a dozen large forest-swathed mountains that rise majestically from the flat coastal scrub of eastern Tanzania.
Magnet for hikers
An excellent network of forest trails leads […]