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Mbeya Peak and Rungewe
Just northwest of Mbeya is Mbeya Peak (2820m). It’s the highest point in the Mbeya Range and makes an enjoyable day hike, best done by arranging a local guide through your hotel or a Mbeya travel agency.There are several possible routes. One goes from Mbalizi junction, 12km west of town on the Tunduma road. Take a dalla-dalla to Mbalizi, get out at the sign for Utengule Coffee Lodge, head right and follow the dirt road for 1km to a sign for St Mary’s Seminary.
Turn right here and follow the road up past the seminary to Lunji Farm and then on to the peak. With a vehicle, you can park at Lunji Farm and continue on foot. Allow five hours for the return trip, and only climb accompanied by a guide, which you can arrange at Mbeya travel agencies or through most hotels.
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Mount Rungwe:
This 2960m dormant volcano, much of which is protected as the Rungwe Forest Reserve, rises up to the east of the main road north of Tukuyu, adjoining Kitulo National Park. It marks the point where the eastern and western arms of the Rift Valley meet, and is an important centre of endemism.
With an early start, you can hike up and down in a day (allow about 10 hours), passing through pristine patches of tropical forest. There are several routes, although not all are always open. Paths are often overgrown and obscure, and it’s easy to get lost, so a guide is essential. Before climbing, you need to go first to the Ofisi za Muhifadi ya Milimani Rungwe, in Tukuyu.
It’s in the Municipality Building (Majengo ya Halmashauri) opposite NMB bank (note: not NBC bank). There, you can pay the required fee and hire a guide (US$15 per group). It will also give you information about which route to use. Both Rungwe Tea & Tours and Bongo Camping can also help you organise a Rungwe climb.
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UTENGULE COFFEE LODGE
With garden views, Utengule Coffee Lodge is located in Utengule and has a restaurant, a shared lounge, bar, garden, year-round outdoor pool and terrace. Free WiFi is provided. A buffet breakfast is available daily at the lodge. The nearest airport is 15 KM away.
ROYAL TUGHIMBE HOTEL
Set in Mbeya, 200 m from Shoppers Choice (Supermarket), Elegante Supermarket is 300 m from the accommodation, while Mbeya Institute of Science and Technology is 8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Mbeya, 1 km from ROYAL TUGHIMBE HOTEL
IFISI COMMUNITY CENTER
Located in Mbeya, 12 km from Mbeya Institute of Science and Technology, Ifisi Community Centre offers a garden. The property is around 15 km from Mbeya bus station, 17 km from Shoppers Choice (Supermarket) and 17 km from Elegante Supermarket.
MBEYA HOTEL
Situated in Mbeya, 2.3 km from Shoppers Choice (Supermarket), Mbeya Hotel features accommodation with a restaurant. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi
MALASI REST HOUSE
Situated in Mbeya, 2.3 km from Shoppers Choice (Supermarket), Mbeya Hotel features accommodation with a restaurant. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi
FQ - HOTEL IN MBEYA
Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant,a 24-hour front desk and room service, room service, along with free WiFi. All guest rooms at the hotel come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, air condition and a hot tub. The restaurant serves German dishes.
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