Mambo View Point Eco Lodge is located 3 hours drive from the historic district capital of Lushoto in the center of the Usambara Mountains near the village of Mambo. During the German colonial period, Lushoto was referred to as "Wilhelmtal" and some colonial buildings are still well preserved and can be visited. The longer journey is already worth a trip, the way there winds over tight serpentines and many climbs through the beautiful and fertile environment reminiscent of Switzerland and leads through dreamlike landscapes with pine and eucalyptus trees, banana trees and tropical plants.
The longer journey to Mambo View Point Eco Lodge leads via Lushoto at 1,400 meters above sea level past the beautiful waterfalls of Soni via Mtae to the small village of Mambo. No other place in the mountains of Tanzania can compete with the location and breathtaking views at Mambo View Point Eco Lodge at 1,900 meters and it takes the visitor's breath away. The name of the lodge "Mambo" was derived from the Kiswahili "Mambo Poa!" means "very good!". A local legend says that long ago a huge rock fell down from the mountain and people were so amazed by the beauty of the place that they named the nearby village "Mambo".
The longer journey compensates due to the spectacular landscape and the unique location above the clouds with a fantastic view and you feel as if you have been transported to the "end of the world". The beautiful surroundings invite you to go hiking and discovering. We recommend spending at least two or more nights at Mambo View Point Eco Lodge when visiting. The sunrises and sunsets are unique and remain unforgettable. On clear days, the distant view extends over the Pare mountains to Kilimanjaro.
The Mambo View Point Eco Lodge was founded by the Dutch Marion and Herman and operates them with a focus on cultural and ecotourism with the involvement of the local village communities with many pending projects in the areas of education, health care, infrastructure and the promotion of independent entrepreneurship.
The Mambo View Point Eco Lodge exudes its own charm and feels like you are in an enchanted fairy tale. Mambo View Point Eco Lodge offers various options of overnight accommodation, each with their own style and adapted to the needs of guests and budget.
The Mambo View Point Eco Lodge places great value on ecological sustainability and impresses with its magnificent views and you can choose between comfortable and brick cottages and bungalows as well as spacious huts with traditional Makuti roof or functional canvas tents. The quaint cottages and bungalows are tastefully and functionally furnished, featuring comfortable beds with cozy seating and lounge areas, writing desk and a stove for the cooler seasons, solar light and large glass windows to enjoy the views that will take your breath away. The adjoining bathroom has a toilet, sink and shower with hot water previously heated in the traditional way with an outside wood stove.
There are also large cottages and bungalows for families with two bedrooms, living room with fireplace and for larger groups. The honeymoon suite is also beautifully located on the top of the mountain ridge with a large terrace and a fantastic view for romantic moments.
Guests also have at their disposal a beautiful viewing deck with sun loungers and spectacular views to enjoy and relax. Guests are warmly welcomed with a welcome drink by the helpful and friendly staff and the reception is open 24 hours. There is unlimited drinking water, coffee or tea and free WiFi (slow) in the lounge area. The restaurant serves a full breakfast and fresh varied delicious African dishes.
The most popular activities around Mambo View Point Eco Lodge are cliff walks with amazing sunsets. Multi-day hikes in the Usambaras mountains, accompanied by trained guides, are also possible, as well as visits to the Shagayu rainforest with its biodiversity of chameleons and colobus monkeys (black and white colobus monkeys) and its breathtaking waterfall or the Mambo Caves with their millions of years long history and the Mambo footprints, also known as Madala hominid footprints. Deep insights and cultural visits to various activities in the local population, such as the Sambaa culture and meeting with a real shaman are also offered and mediated. The area around the Usambara Mountains and its surroundings is also suitable for multi-day bike tours and bird watching.
The Mambo View Point Eco Lodge enchants its visitors with its incomparable location directly on the cliff and inspires with its starry sky and unforgettable sunsets.
