Mbeya City: A lively city with unique urban culture

A lively city with unique urban culture

Mbeya is a town located in south-west Tanzania. The thriving town of Mbeya sprawls in the Loleza Peak (2656m) shadow. It is located between the mountain range of Mbeya in the north and the Poroto mountains in the South East. The scenic lush, mountainous area

and bananas. The cool climate walking and botanical excursions and scenic viewing of the hills are an undiscovered ‘travel in Tanzania’ destination. Mbeya

relief forms from African Rift Valley volcanic eruptions, which lies towards the south-west of Dar-es-Salaam. These regions also possess rare birds and plant species, attractive scenery and a vibrant local culture.

and hiking mountains; there is fresh, pure and clear water in river catchments near the Poroto and Tukutu

excursions.

The Daraja la Mungu (Bridge of God)

The natural stone bridge on the river kiwira is believed to have been formed 18 million years ago. Three kilometers up the deep gorge from the Bridge of God, is the mysterious and awe-inspiring Kijungu (pot). This natural formation looks like a huge African cooking pot into which the kiwira river pours its waters.

Kitulo National Park

Locals refer to the Kitulo Plateau as Bustani ya Mungu – The Garden of God – whereas botanists have dubbed it the Serengeti of Flowers, host to ‘one of the great floral spectacles of the world’.

Lake Nyasa

Lake Nyasa, also called Lake Malawi, lake, southernmost and third largest of the East African Rift Valley lakes of East Africa, lying in a deep trough mainly within Malawi.

Kaporogwe Falls

Scenic View of the Kaporogwe Falls. Among notable tourist attractions in Mbeya region is Kaporogwe Falls, a natural huge water drop on Livingstone Mountains. Uporoto, Kipengere and Livingstone Ranges Eastern Arc Mountains offer the best panoramic tourist Attractions. Not only the famous wildlife parks in northern Tanzania offer best tourist attractions by their animal diversity.

Usangu Valley Game Reserve It is famous for its wildlife and has been one of the best tourist hunting safari areas in Tanzania. The Great Rift Valley has transformed most land faces of Mbeya into volcanic mountains, craters and deep valleys full of water springs and permanent rivers.

Chimala and Matamba Escarpments

Where the road with 57 hair-pin bends (sharp corners) has been constructed is one other major natural attraction in Mbeya. The road snakes through nine kilometres on the escarpment which is full of waterfalls and natural scenery.

Mbozi Meterorite

The 20 – tonne nickel iron meteorite in Mbozi area and Kalambo falls near the Zambia – Tanzania border are a source of tourist attractions. Usangu valley game reserve is famous for its wildlife and has been one of the best hunting safari areas in Tanzania.

Where to Stay

Utengule Coffee Lodge offers guests an oasis of calm on the slopes of the mighty Mbeya range in Southern Tanzania, with spectacular views across the East African Rift Valley. In terraced gardens on an estate famous for its gourmet coffee, 'The Lodge on the Coffee Estate' has 16 rooms with en-suite facilities, the most luxurious have open glass frontages and large balconies overlooking the pool and the Rift Valley beyond. The lodge is 19kms from Mbeya town and 15kms from Songwe airport. The lodge has several facilities from a Swimming pool, Volleyball, Squash court, Tennis court, Billiards, and Table football. Coffee tours, waterfalls, crater lakes, and a trip to the Serengeti of flowers(Kitulo National Park) are among the tailored activities and tours that can be organized by the lodge.

For Booking & Reservation

Utengule Coffee Lodge C: +255 753 020 901 E: reservations@utengule.com W: www.riftvalley-zanzibar.com

All Picture Courtesy of Utengule Coffee Lodge