Talha Salimu Ngoda Tour Guide

Talha Salimu Ngoda Tour Guide in Lushoto, Tanzania. Verified local operator on Africonnect.

Hi, my name is Talha Salimu Ngoda. I'm a tour guide in the Usambara Mountains of northern Tanzania. I offer a wide variety of tours, including day hikes, multi-day hikes, and nature tours.

• Talha Salimu Ngoda Tour Guide

  Magamba Rainforest Hiking Trip - 1 to 4 People: Learn something about the amazing biodiversity of the Usambara mountains natural rainforests (Magamba Nature Reserve)! The hike starts right from lodge, hotel or to the our office and leads through the villages, nice landscapes, farming areas up to the Magamba Rainforest Experience the wonderful silence of the Rainforest and its verity of Birds, Butterflies, Chameleons Black and white colobus monkeys and other species. Visit an old cave used as a hide out by the Germans during the first world war. Continue to climb up to the peak of Magamba Rainforest at 1840m above sea level where you will enjoy the picnic lunch before starting our way back to Lushoto.

  Magamba Rainforest Hike - 5 to 10 People: Learn something about the amazing biodiversity of the Usambara mountains natural rainforests (Magamba Nature Reserve)! The hike starts right from lodge, hotel or to the our office and leads through the villages, nice landscapes, farming areas up to the Magamba Rainforest Experience the wonderful silence of the Rainforest and its verity of Birds, Butterflies, Chameleons Black and white colobus monkeys and other species. Visit an old cave used as a hide out by the Germans during the first world war. Continue to climb up to the peak of Magamba Rainforest at 1840m above sea level where you will enjoy the picnic lunch before starting our way back to Lushoto. Includes: Lunches & Drinking water Entry fee, Guide fee Preparation fee Administration fee Community development fund Things to take during the trip: Hike shoes Long trousers Small bag& Camera Insects spray & Sun glasses Rain jacket

  Magamba Rainforest & Irente Viewpoint - 1 to 4 People: Get two of Lushoto most famous attractions in one combined tour Cool rainforest climate and a spectacular view over the plain! The hike starts right from Lushoto between (8:00-8:30am) through small villages, nice landscapes, farming areas and the Magamba Nature Reserve which is host to a huge bioversity. Experience the natural silence of Usambara mountains forests! There is a huge amount of animals like monkeys,birds, butterflies, chameleons..... Vist an old cave used as a hide out by the Germans during the first world war. Continue climbing up to the peak of Magamba Rain forest at 1840m above sea level and then descend down to the Irente Biodiversity Reserve for the picnic lunch. Thereafter walk to the famous and spectacular Irente view point, enjoy the breathtaking view over the Maasai plains! Finally we walk back to Lushoto or ( transport)passing several other villages and get in touch with local people on the way. Includes: Lunches & Drink water Entry fee & Guide fee Administration fee Community development fund Things to take during the trip: Hike shoes, Long trousers Small bag, Camera Insects spray, rain jacket.

  Magamba Rainforest & Irente Viewpoint - 5 to 20 People: Get two of Lushoto most famous attractions in one combined tour Cool rainforest climate and a spectacular view over the plain! The hike starts right from Lushoto between (8:00-8:30am) through small villages, nice landscapes, farming areas and the Magamba Nature Reserve which is host to a huge bioversity. Experience the natural silence of Usambara mountains forests! There is a huge amount of animals like monkeys,birds, butterflies, chameleons..... Vist an old cave used as a hide out by the Germans during the first world war. Continue climbing up to the peak of Magamba Rain forest at 1840m above sea level and then descend down to the Irente Biodiversity Reserve for the picnic lunch. Thereafter walk to the famous and spectacular Irente view point, enjoy the breathtaking view over the Maasai plains! Finally we walk back to Lushoto or ( transport)passing several other villages and get in touch with local people on the way. Includes: Lunches & Drink water Entry fee & Guide fee Administration fee Community development fund Things to take during the trip: Hike shoes, Long trousers Small bag, Camera Insects spray, rain jacket.

  Irente Viewpoint & Biodiversity Reserve - 1 to 5 People: Enjoy the breathtaking views over the Maasai plains! While walking to the villages of Yogoi and Irente you will pass different areas: Starting from the Hotel or to the our office the hike leads you through the surroundings of several local villages. Get an idea about rural life in Tanzania 🇹🇿 and get into contact with people on the way! At Irente Biodiversity Reserve formerly named Irente farm you can get information about nature conservation and as a special highlight enjoy the picnic lunch with self- made cheese,bread, jams etc. Have a pleasant walk back to Lushoto enjoying the variety of impression from the tour. Includes: Lunches & Drink water Entry fee& Guide fee Village development fund

  Irente Viewpoint & Biodiversity Reserve - 6 to 10 People: Enjoy the breathtaking views over the Maasai plains! While walking to the villages of Yogoi and Irente you will pass different areas: Starting from the Hotel or to the our office the hike leads you through the surroundings of several local villages. Get an idea about rural life in Tanzania 🇹🇿 and get into contact with people on the way! At Irente Biodiversity Reserve formerly named Irente farm you can get information about nature conservation and as a special highlight enjoy the picnic lunch with self- made cheese,bread, jams etc. Have a pleasant walk back to Lushoto enjoying the variety of impression from the tour. Includes: Lunches & Drink water Entry fee& Guide fee Village development fund

  Usambara Mountain 4 Day Hike - 1 to 4 People: Get ready for your off the beaten track experience with this great hike through the Usambara Mountains. Walk for about 12-15 km each day while enjoying the Stunning views, admire the rich vegetation in the rainforests ,enjoy birding ,farming activities , local culture, villages, as well as looking for chameleons. DAY ONE. HIKE TO LUKOZI VILLAGE VIA MAGAMBA RAINFOREST. Take an uphill walk from Lushoto to Magamba forest via Kwembago village.On the way learn about the culture and traditional life of wasambaa tribe. Exlore Magamba rain forest , admiring the rich vegetation ,colourful birds and butterflies. Look for colobus monkeys though its not guaranteed to see them. While in the forest pay a visit to a historical cave which its believed that it was used in world war one. Continue walking to Kigulu hakwewas peak, a peak in mid of magamba forest 1840m above sea level ,enjoy the view overlooking the town of Lushoto and the rolling hills of Usmbara. Have lunch at this stunning view or somewhere on the way, then continue to Lukozi village. Spend a night at Bush baby home stay. 15km 5-6hrs walking transport to the accommodation DAY TWO. HIKE TO RANGWI SISTERS CONVENT. Continue walking heading to Rangwi .This tour will take you through the villages along the nice trails , pass through farming fields and learn local farming techniques ,keep walking while enjoying the good views of the villages and mountain’s peaks .Walk uphill off the beaten tracks to reach 2000m high during the trip and enjoy the view all the way up. Take some rest for a picnic lunch . After lunch the walk will continue across the villages and farming fields heading to a village called Rangwi .Spend the night at the sisters convent . 14km 5hrs DAY THREE. HIKE TO MAGUMBA VIEW POINT & COTTAGES. Again after breakfast the hike will continue ,start walking from the Sisters convent heading to Mambo village ,This walk will combine several experience as you will cross villages ,mountains peaks and some parts of forests. The tour will start with an uphill walk to a point that you will be rewarded with good view ,take short rest then continue through the pine forest to the village of Sunga , explore the local life and stop for Lunch at the local family..After the lunch you can visit a pottery project being run by the group of women and learn how they mould pots using clay soil. Overnight at Magumba view cottages situated at 1900m with a nice and comforting view, on a clear day you can see mount Kilimanjaro from this places. 14km 5hrs DAY ,FOUR On the fourth day in the morning after the sunrise and breakfast we will drive back to Lushoto through nice landscapes and views The we will finish with Kisasa waterfalls. Includes: Transport Accommodation All meals & drinking water Guiding charge. Forest fees Villages development fees. Things to take during the trip: Flashlight Hike shoes Long trousers Plover Small bag Camera Sun lotion Sun glass Insects spray Money.

  Usambara Mountain 4 Day Hike - 5 to 10 People: Get ready for your off the beaten track experience with this great hike through the Usambara Mountains. Walk for about 12-15 km each day while enjoying the Stunning views, admire the rich vegetation in the rainforests ,enjoy birding ,farming activities , local culture, villages, as well as looking for chameleons. DAY ONE. HIKE TO LUKOZI VILLAGE VIA MAGAMBA RAINFOREST. Take an uphill walk from Lushoto to Magamba forest via Kwembago village.On the way learn about the culture and traditional life of wasambaa tribe. Exlore Magamba rain forest , admiring the rich vegetation ,colourful birds and butterflies. Look for colobus monkeys though its not guaranteed to see them. While in the forest pay a visit to a historical cave which its believed that it was used in world war one. Continue walking to Kigulu hakwewas peak, a peak in mid of magamba forest 1840m above sea level ,enjoy the view overlooking the town of Lushoto and the rolling hills of Usmbara. Have lunch at this stunning view or somewhere on the way, then continue to Lukozi village. Spend a night at Bush baby home stay. 15km 5-6hrs walking transport to the accommodation DAY TWO. HIKE TO RANGWI SISTERS CONVENT. Continue walking heading to Rangwi .This tour will take you through the villages along the nice trails , pass through farming fields and learn local farming techniques ,keep walking while enjoying the good views of the villages and mountain’s peaks .Walk uphill off the beaten tracks to reach 2000m high during the trip and enjoy the view all the way up. Take some rest for a picnic lunch . After lunch the walk will continue across the villages and farming fields heading to a village called Rangwi .Spend the night at the sisters convent . 14km 5hrs DAY THREE. HIKE TO MAGUMBA VIEW POINT & COTTAGES. Again after breakfast the hike will continue ,start walking from the Sisters convent heading to Mambo village ,This walk will combine several experience as you will cross villages ,mountains peaks and some parts of forests. The tour will start with an uphill walk to a point that you will be rewarded with good view ,take short rest then continue through the pine forest to the village of Sunga , explore the local life and stop for Lunch at the local family..After the lunch you can visit a pottery project being run by the group of women and learn how they mould pots using clay soil. Overnight at Magumba view cottages situated at 1900m with a nice and comforting view, on a clear day you can see mount Kilimanjaro from this places. 14km 5hrs DAY ,FOUR On the fourth day in the morning after the sunrise and breakfast we will drive back to Lushoto through nice landscapes and views The we will finish with Kisasa waterfalls. Includes: Transport Accommodation All meals & drinking water Guiding charge. Forest fees Villages development fees. Things to take during the trip: Flashlight Hike shoes Long trousers Plover Small bag Camera Sun lotion Sun glass Insects spray Money.