Do you have an extra day before or after a safari in Tanzania? Or do you simply have a day in Morogoro to fill while waiting for a transfer in or out of town? A hike in the Uluguru Mountains to Choma Waterfall or all the way to Bondwa peak or Lupanga Peak is a great way to spend the day!,
This is more of a walk through villages on a steep dirt trail, than it is a true “hike” through treacherous terrain.
The uluguru mountains are the mountain range in eastern Tanzania named after the uluguru tribe one of the most popular hikes short day trip at your plan for hike to lupanga peak 2150m above sea level a tough walk of 6 to 8 hours on this hike you will be able to see the kinole waterfall meet Waluguru people who are very friendly and enjoy the strawberries.
TOUR TO CHOMA TRADITIONAL VILLAGE WITH WATER FALLS
By visiting the village you will have have an opportunity to meet with local people (Luguru people), get to know their history and culture and also visit a beautiful waterfall. This tour takes 5-6 hours walking to and from.
TOUR TO MORNING SIDE
Morning side is the old German hotel but now is used as a historical site. There is a very nice view of Morogoro town. It also takes 5 - 6 hours go and return.
COMBINATION TOUR TO CHOMA WATERFALLS AND MORNING SIDE GUIDED TOUR
Combination of the two above (Choma village and Morning side) is also possible. You start the hike from our office to Morning side via Ruvuma village, on the way you will have different stunning views. Then walk down to Choma village, visit the waterfall and then walk back to Morogoro town.
HIKING TO BONDWA PEAK 2080m ABOVE SEA LEVEL
The third highest peak of Uluguru mountains with the elevation of 2080m above the sea level where by Morogoro is 600m. It takes 9-10 hours to and from.
We also offer overnights tours to Uluguru mountains:
2 DAYS 1 NIGHT ULUGURU MOUNTAINS GUIDED TOUR (CAMPING)
1st option
The first day in the morning you start the hike from our office to Morning side with lunch boxes via Choma traditional village with the waterfall. Lunch will be on the way. Dinner and overnight at Morning side.
The second day after breakfast you hike further to Bondwa peak, then walk down to Morning side, stop for lunch and then walk back to town via Ruvuma village.
2nd option
The first day you hike to Morning side via Ruvuma village, Lunch at Morning side. Then walk down to Choma village via Kisosa village.Dinner and overnight at Choma village. The second day after breakfast you head down to Morogoro town.
You can also extend it to 3 days in Uluguru mountains where by the first night you sleep at Morning side and the second night stay at Choma village.
