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Common words in Swahili to get around in Tanzania
“Mambo”, “Poa, poa” – these words will be a daily song you will hear at all times while you travel beautiful Tanzania. These are Swahili words, one of the most spoken languages in East Africa. Swahili is a Bantu language, although it has also borrowed words from other languages such as Portuguese, English or Arabic. Learning Swahili will not only allow you to communicate in Tanzania but in several other East African countries, such as Congo, Ruanda and Kenya among others. If you are planning to travel Tanzania it is recommended for you to learn some Swahili as many people who are not working in tourism do not speak English.…
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Magamba Forest
The Usambara mountains are one of the top destinations for hiking in East Africa and the “Magamba forest” is one of the most spectacular hikes in this area. The tour can be done on its own or in combination with the “Irente View Point” tour. We also offer customized options, please contact us in case you are interested. This tour will take you on an uphill walk from Lushoto to the Magamba rain forest. On the way you will learn about the culture and traditions of the Shambaa tribe. The Magamba rain forest is rich in vegetation, colorful birds and butterflies. You will have the chance to encounter the two…
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Irente Viewpoint Tour
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Irente Viewpoint Tour
This tour will take you through the villages surrounding Lushoto to the most famous and breathtaking view point in Lushoto. The View point is on top of steep rugged cliff 1500 meters above sea level overlooking the massai plains, the town of Mazinde and Mafia mountain. There is a rock cave just beneath the view point on the edge of the cliff. This tour takes approximately three hours and it is better done just after breakfast. The tour includes pick up at the hotel and a farm lunch on the way back to Lushoto from the view point.
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Magamba Forest
