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Nature Trails
There are ten trails that have been established within the
Amani Nature Reserve. The Summary
of Trails / Trail Key provides an overview and describes each of
Amani's trails and driving routes. Below you will find the
individual trails. Enjoy!
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Amani Botanical Garden
[ABG] Research Centre Tour.
A short walk around the plantations of the ABG and the immediate
surroundings of the National Institute of Medical Research Amani
Centre [NIMR]. This tour is a good introduction to the history of
Amani. In addition to providing an overview of the rich scientific and
historic activity in the area - spanning for more than 100 years
- the route passes a wide range of indigenous and exotic species of
considerable interest.
Total time required: 1 - 3 hours.
Download the complete ABG Trail guide.
Derema
Trail. A 12 km circular trail that provides a full
dissection of life and nature in the Amani area. En route, this long
and sometimes demanding trail, one passes through natural forests,
river rapids, tea plantations, village agriculture, places of
historical interest and magnificent panorama.
Total time required: 5 - 7 hours.
Download
the complete Derema Trail guide.
Kwamkoro Forest Trail.
A 9 km drive on an all-weather road through beautiful agricultural
landscapes of the East Usambaras. In addition, an easy 6 km
round-trip walk takes the visitor to one of the genetic birthplaces
of the African Violet - now a common houseplant across the world -
and to a hilltop with fabulous views over the Lwengera Valley.
Total time required [with car]: 3 - 4 hours.
Download
the complete Kwamkoro Trail guide.
Mbomole
Hill Trail. A 4 km walk round-trip. It consists of a 150
meter climb up Mbomole Hill where a breathtaking panorama of the East
Usambara Mountains and the surrounding countryside can be seen.
Total time required: 1 - 3 hours.
Download
the complete Mbomole Hill Trail guide.
Monga
Trail. A combined drive and a walk through forests and tea
plantations. The drive is 5.7 km each way; the walk 3.2 km. You can
also walk the whole trail. a 4x4 vehicle is recommended at all
times, especially during the rainy season.
Total time required: 2 - 5 hours.
Download
the complete Monga Trail guide.
Monga
- Bulwa Drive. A 43 km drive on farm roads of the Amani
backcountry. A 4x4 vehicle is highly recommended on the bumpy and
sometimes muddy roads; in wet weather some sections may become
impassable except by a high-clearance 4x4. In addition, the
labyrinth-like roads of the tea plantations can be difficult to
navigate at times - so a guide is highly recommended!
Download
the complete Monga - Bulwa Drive guide.
Ndola
Trail.
A 18 km [both ways] drive through forest roads and tea plantations and
a 4 - 5 km walk through village cultivation and open grasslands with
spectacular views of the West Usambaras and Lwengera Valley.
Total time required [with car]: 2.5 - 3 hours .
Download
the complete Ndola Trail guide.
Ndola
- Monga Drive.
A 43 km round-trip on farm roads of the Amani backcountry. A 4x4
vehicle is highly recommended on the bumpy and sometimes muddy roads;
in wet weather some sections may become impassable except by a
high-clearance 4x4. In addition, the labyrinth-like roads of the tea
plantations can be difficult to navigate at times - so a guide is
highly recommended
Download
the complete Ndola - Monga Drive guide.
Sigi
Mountain Trail.
A 4 - 6 km circular trail through dense forests of Sigi Mountain. It
is recommended only for the physically fit and adventurous. Its
descents and ascents can be dangerously slippery - especially during
rainy season.
Total time required: 3 - 5 hours .
Download
the complete Sigi Mountain Trail guide.
Sigi
Spice Garden and Chemka Village Tour.
A leisurely walk palm, spice and fruit gardens passing through village
architecture, German relics and alongside the picturesque Sigi and
Nangaruwe rivers.
Total time required: 2 - 3 hours .
Download
the complete Sigi Spice Garden and Chemka Village Tour guide.
Camping Sites:
About six camping sites have been identified and being developed.
These include Sigi Amani centre, Kwamkoro forest station and at
Kiganga area near the old forest rest house. Other camping sites are at
Monga and Ndola. Marikitanda could also be an ideal camping site. The
camping sites have been selected considering that visitors can use
them as observation points and already some basic facilities like water
supply and toilets are in place.
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