IMPRESSIONS |
One with nature
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Nearby Shagayu National Forest was established in 1908 by
the German colonisers and are managed by the central
government. You will find very old huge trees and a wide
variety of plants and small animals.
Biologists claim that the forests of the Usambaras are some
of the richest biological communities in Africa. One
botanical inventory listed 684 indigenous tree species in
the Usambaras. Of these 195 were endemic, only found in the
Usambara Mountains
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The habitation of the Usumbara´s goes back to 1,5 million
years. Traces were found near the village Mambo and still
can be seen, one among them are the
Mambo
Caves.
In ancient times the caves were used by the
Usamba's
who were living in the mountains and were attacked by the
Massai. Women and children were hiding in the caves during
war-times and men were on the outlook upon the rocks.
Today it is a peaceful place with a very special atmosphere. |
The Chameleon
is often seen in the gardens surrounding Mambo ViewPoint
Ecolodge.
It is famous
for its ability to change color in response to environmental
factor such as light and climate as well as emotions.
Chameleons also have the ability to move their eyes
independently. The two horned specie found around Mambo are
unique and only found in the Usambara mountains. |
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Unknown but very
interesting are the MamboFootprints. Believed remainings
from our successors the home erectus, more then 1.5 million
years ago. A three hour walk
from MamboViewPoint will lead you to the rock.
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Birdwatching is great around Mambo Viewpoint. The divers
habitats give an ideal introduction to discover the
beautiful mountanbirds of the West Usumbara’s such as
Turaco’s, Trogons, Sunbirds and raptors like the Lanner
Falcon and the endangered Taita Falcon.
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for more biding information
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