Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
and Finnish governments and the EU. In addition to promoting sustainable resource use by
local communities, one of the project goals has been facilitating visitor access to the east-
ern Usambaras through establishing a trail network and training local guides.
SLEEPING & EATING
There's
camping
(per person US$30) at both Zigi and Amani with your own tent and sup-
plies.
Reserve Guesthouses
RESTHOUSE $
( 027-264 0313, 0784-242045; amaninature reservebfd@yahoo.com; r per person with
or without bathroom Tsh12,000; ) There are two reserve-run guesthouses: the Amani
Conservation Centre Resthouse at Amani and the Zigi Rest House at Zigi. Both are reas-
onably good, with hot water for bathing and filtered water for drinking. The rooms at Zigi
have bathrooms and are large (with three twin beds), quieter and marginally more com-
fortable, while the setting and rustic atmosphere are better at Amani. Meals are available
at both (breakfast/lunch/dinner Tsh3000/5000/5000), though it's a good idea to bring fruit
and snacks as a supplement. The Zigi Rest House is directly opposite the Zigi informa-
tion centre. To reach the Amani Conservation Centre Rest House, once in Amani continue
straight past the main fork, ignoring the 'resthouse' signpost, to the reserve office. The res-
thouse is next to the office.
Emau Hill Forest Camp
CAMPGROUND $
( 0782-656526;
www.emauhill.com
;
camping US$7, tented bandas per person with full
board US$60, s/d cottage with full board US$105/150; mid-Jun-Mar; ) Emau has
good camping, comfortable permanent tents sharing ablutions and a small cottage with
bathroom, all in a wooded setting with fine birding. Continue 1.5km past Amani on the
Kwamkoro road to the signposted turn-off, from where it's 3km further along a narrow
bush track.
INFORMATION
There's an
information centre
( 8am-5pm) at the old Station Master's House at Zigi
with information about the area's history, animals and medicinal plants.
The
reserve office
( 027-264 0313, 0784-242045; amaninaturereservebfd@yahoo.com;
adult/child per visit (not per day) US$30/10, Tanzania-registered/foreign vehicle per visit
Tsh5000/US$30) is at Amani. Fees for entry and guides (per person per day US$15) can be
paid here or at Zigi.
