Usambara forest

The Usambara Mountains are considered a Key Biodiversity Area, and play a huge role in supplying water to cities and for hydropower. These montane, lowland and coastal forests are facing degradation pressures from adjacent agricultural areas, fires, illegal logging, artisanal gold mining and illegal livestock grazing. Therefore, restoration of natural habitat is critical to ensure that a critical water supply is sustainable.

The region is also home to endangered species including the Usambara Hyliota (Hyliota usambara) in high mountain forest and the black and white coloured Colobus monkeys in the mid elevations. As well as the critically endangered long-billed Tailor bird, Book through us Philip adventure Safari and Company for your trip to Usambara forest and Usambara hiking to Usambara lushoto Tanga.