Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sleeping
1 KakakuonaA1
2 Kialilo Green Garden MotelA3
3 Lushoto Highland ParkA1
4 Lushoto SunA2
5 Masaule Resort CentreA2
6 New Green View GuesthouseA3
7 St Benedict's HostelA2
8 Tumaini HostelB3
9 View Point Guest HouseA3
Eating
Makuti African Restaurant(see 8)
Tumaini Restaurant(see 8)
Information
10 Afro-Medics Duka la DawaA3
11 Friends of Usambara SocietyB3
Tayodea(see 6)
12 TupandeA3
Transport
13 Bus StandA3
This leafy highland town is nestled in a fertile valley at about 1200m, surrounded by pines
and eucalyptus mixed with banana plants and other tropical foliage. It's the centre of the
western Usambaras and makes an ideal base for hikes into the surrounding hills.
Lushoto is also the heartland of the Wasambaa people (the name 'Usambara' is a corrup-
tion of Wasambaa or Washambala, meaning 'scattered') and local culture is strong. Unlike
in Muheza and other parts of Tanga region closer to the coast, where Swahili is used almost
exclusively, the local Sambaa is the language of choice for most residents.
History
During the German era Lushoto (then known as Wilhelmstal) was a favoured holiday spot
for colonial administrators, a local administrative centre and a mission station. It was even
slated at one point to become the colonial capital. Today, thanks to a temperate climate,
it's best known for its bustling market - liveliest on Sundays - and its superb opportunities
for walking. In addition to a handful of colonial-era buildings, notably the German-built
churches, the prison and various old country estates, and the paved road from Mombo, the
Germans left a legacy of homemade bread and cheeses, now produced by several missions
in the area.
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