Tanzania Guide

Summary:

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Seasonality

Mostly Bouldering

Lat / Long: -6.342246, 35.144435

Summary:

All Trad climbing

Lat / Long: -2.691545, 36.703530

description

Longido lies just L of the main Nairobi-Arusha road, 25 km. S of the Namanga border post. It is a steep-sided hill, about 2600m. high, with bush on its lower slopes and forest higher up. There are 2 summits; the higher E top is heavily forested on all sides. The western has numerous crags; the biggest of these is almost 300m. high and faces the main road. Although Longido is in Tanzania the problems in getting there are slight. No special currency arrangements need be made and the border crossing is relatively straightforward. So far little climbing has been done on the cliffs and there appears to be potential for some fairly hard long climbs. (by Andrew Wielochowski)

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approach

25 km. S of Namanga the W face of Longido dominates the road. A radio station and reflector on the ridge above mark the access route to the central and S sections. A steep tarmac road leads from the main road up to the radio station in 2 km. There is a watchman here. Above this a clear rough path ascends to the reflector. 100m. below this traverse L and cross a stream bedtogain a ridge which soon gives easy access through shady forest to foot of the face. Crossing 2 further streams leads to a similar ridge rising to centre of the cliff. For the N end it is best to walk up game and cattle trails starting NW of the h ill. The walk up on any side takes about 4 h. Bivouacs below thecliffsareplentiful andpleasant, but there is no guarantee of water though a few seasonal streams do exist in the forest belt. It is possible to leave vehicles at the radio station. Garage facilities available in Namanga on the Kenyan side. Taking a vehicle across the border can be diffi - cult and a Tanzanian road tax of 1000 TSh must be paid (valid for 3 months). It is just as easy to leave a vehicle at Namanga and continue by matatu to Longido. The main W-facing cliff is cut by a prominent L to R diagonal fault. R. 114follows the most prominent chimney line in centre of the R-hand half of this cliff. The upper section quits the main chimney line and traverses R below huge roofs to find a spectacular escape to the summit ridge. (by Andrew Wielochowski)

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summary

This is a completely undeveloped cliff face with potential for multiple sport and / or trad routes (multi-pitch). Rock quality is very good and approach from Mambo View Point Lodge fairly easy (20 minutes walk in). Cliff height looks to be about 300m and 500m from left to right.

description

The Usambara Mountains of northeastern Tanzania in tropical East Africa, comprise the easternmost ranges of the Eastern Arc Mountains. The ranges of approximately 90 kilometres (56 mi) long and about half that wide, are situated in the Lushoto District of the Tanga Region. They were formed nearly two million years ago by faulting and uplifting, and are composed of Precambrian metamorphic rocks. They are split into two sub-ranges; the West Usambaras being higher than the East Usambaras, which are nearer the coast and receive more rainfall.

Mambo View Point Eco Lodge is situated on a 1900m high cliff and has a breathtaking view over the African plains in the northern part of the Usambara mountains. This little paradise is close to the village of Mambo, where the residents still live without running water or electricity.

access issues

Undeveloped. Land access, climbing, bolting, etc would need to be agreed with the local community

approach

Either rap in from the top or take the well to the base.

where to stay

Mambo View Point Eco Lodge which sits on the top of this cliff

ethic

No precedent set. Ideal for multi-pitch trad or sport climbing

summary

This is a completely undeveloped area with potential for multiple sport and / or trad routes (multi-pitch). Rock quality is very good.

description

The Usambara Mountains of northeastern Tanzania in tropical East Africa, comprise the easternmost ranges of the Eastern Arc Mountains. The ranges of approximately 90 kilometres (56 mi) long and about half that wide, are situated in the Lushoto District of the Tanga Region. They were formed nearly two million years ago by faulting and uplifting, and are composed of Precambrian metamorphic rocks. They are split into two sub-ranges; the West Usambaras being higher than the East Usambaras, which are nearer the coast and receive more rainfall.

access issues

Undeveloped. Land access, climbing, bolting, etc would need to be agreed with the local community

approach

Rap in from the top

where to stay

Lushoto town or any number of the lodges in the area

ethic

No precedent set. Ideal for multi-pitch trad or sport climbing

Summary:

Mostly Bouldering

Lat / Long: -1.520286, 33.808664

description

Musoma is a town 220 km from the city of Mwanza, which is home to an infinite number of granite rocks that do not exceed 50 m in height. therefore, bouldering, high bouldering and sport climbing predominate, in a smaller amount traditional climbing. Musoma borders the famous Lake Victoria and is 150 km from the Serengeti National Park. the area was first developed under the focus of the Climbing for a reason project, which achieved In addition to the opening of 15 sport climbing routes and 200 boulders, develop the first community of climbers in the country, which is made up of children from the Jipe Moyo Center orphanage.

access issues

Many of the sectors are close to villages and houses, so it is recommended to be respectful and friendly with people. There are also nearby plantations, so it is recommended to be careful when walking and putting the crashpad in the areas.

being a town that does not receive tourists, people are not used to seeing "white people" so they will always call you by muzungu which means white man, but it is not with bad intentions, in fact the only thing they will want from you it's your friendship

approach

Musoma can be accessed in various ways. you can fly directly to musoma, or you can take a direct bus from mwanza musoma that lasts approximately 4 hours, or go by car that takes 3 hours and that will help you a lot to move between the climbing areas since there are quite a few.

where to stay

approach

Drive 20-30min from Musoma and leave your car near the main road after Nyabange village. From there you have to walk around 10min to reach the place. If you have a cross country car, you can try to drive through the village from the right side of the hill and get to the place as close as possible, but the road is very bad

Table of contents

1. Tanzania 230 routes in Region

1.1. Dar es Salaam 0 routes in Crag

1.2. Longido 2 routes in Crag

1.3. West Usambara - Mambo 0 routes in Crag

1.4. West Usambaba - Lushoto 0 routes in Area

1.5. Musoma 228 routes in Area

1.5.1. pre matvilla area 14 routes in Area

1.5.2. Matvilla 22 routes in Area

1.5.3. Military 26 routes in Area

1.5.4. pre military 7 routes in Area

1.5.5. nyegina sport climbing 15 routes in Area

1.5.6. Nyegina 34 routes in Area

1.5.7. Jipe Moyo Centre 87 routes in Area

1.5.8. Cementery 4 routes in Area

1.5.9. Forgoten area 16 routes in Area

1.5.10. Babu Hill 3 routes in Area