Easy Travel and Tours Ltd - Southern Pare Mountains

Walk along steep slopes, through dense tropical forests and the villages of Pare in the Mbaga Hills deep within the southern Pare Mountains, about 150 km from Moshi.

A tour includes:

A trip to the hilltop Ranzi Dam and Tona grounds to get glimpses of German history, unique flora and fauna
A climb to the different mountain peaks where you get excellent views of Mkomazi Game Reserve, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Shengena Peak and Taita Hills of Kenya.
A view of Shengena Peak, the highest point of the Eastern Arc Mountains
A view into Pare culture

Half day walking tours

Mghimbi Caves and Malameni Rock

Visit the Mghimbi Caves, which in 1860 were used as hiding places during slave raids. Proceed to Malameni Rock where till 1930, thousands of children were sacrificed to the gods to appease the evil spirits.

Mpepera View Point

From this view point, see Mt. Kilimanjaro and the expanse of the Mkomazi Game Reserve. A cross the hilltop symbolizes a peaceful union the Protestants and Roman Catholics of the area.

One day walking tours

Tona Moorland – Ranzi Dam

From Tona Lodge, walk through the lush rainforests to view Malameni Rock and then proceed to Tona Moorland. Behind the moorland are ruins from the period of German missionary influence in Mbaga Hills. Go on to Ranzi Dam, where you can picnic beside a natural spring.

Heiganda Duma Viewpoint

Visit Mbakweni village, home to traditional healers and breweries. Go on to Mlamba Natural Caves and Chabaru, a traditional village, before you begin your ascent to Heiganda Duma Viewpoint.

Ikongwe Village Tour

From Tona Lodge, walk along mountain terraces and waterfalls. The area abounds in tropical fruits. On the way back, stop by Mpepera viewpoint.

Red Reservoir Tour

This is an excellent picnic and bird-viewing spot high in the mountains near the Tona Moorlands.

Three-day hike

Shengena Forest

Day 1:
Leave Tona Lodge early in the morning and walk through the green countryside to Chome Village. Stay with a local family, sample local food and enjoy rich Pare culture.

Day 2:
Continue your ascent to the edge of Shengena Forest where you can camp under the stars

Day 3:
Rise at 4 am and hike up Shengena Peak to watch a stunning sunrise

Pare 4X4 car round trip
The beautiful Pare Mountains can be explored by driving around. Visit the villages, the farmers and listen to the legends of the Pare people.

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