Description
The Usambara Mountains of northeastern Tanzania in tropical East Africa, comprise the easternmost ranges of the Eastern Arc Mountains. The ranges of approximately 90 kilometres (56 mi) long and about half that wide, are situated in the Lushoto District of the Tanga Region. They were formed nearly two million years ago by faulting and uplifting, and are composed of Precambrian metamorphic rocks. They are split into two sub-ranges; the West Usambaras being higher than the East Usambaras, which are nearer the coast and receive more rainfall.
Mambo View Point Eco Lodge is situated on a 1900m high cliff and has a breathtaking view over the African plains in the northern part of the Usambara mountains. This little paradise is close to the village of Mambo, where the residents still live without running water or electricity.