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Nilo Forest Lodge
View from the terrace of Nilo Forest Lodge over the forested valley of the East Usambara Mountains

East Usambara Mountains · Tanzania

A private house above the clouds, on the edge of the Nilo Forest

Two bedrooms, a 50 m² terrace at 1,050 m altitude and no other guests. Rainforest walks, night walks, birding and a working spice farm, right at the boundary of the Nilo Nature Forest Reserve.

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Why Nilo

A rainforest that receives almost no visitors

The Eastern Arc Mountains are one of the world's biodiversity hotspots. The Nilo Nature Forest Reserve in the East Usambara holds a high proportion of Usambara endemic birds, amphibians, reptiles and plants. From the lodge you reach the forest on foot.

  • Private house for exclusive use, up to six guests
  • Bed and breakfast, half board or full board; water and soft drinks included
  • Forest walks with a licensed Tanzania Forest Services (TFS) guide
  • Working spice farm on the property: cardamom, pepper, vanilla, cloves, cinnamon
  • Electricity from the grid with solar backup, internet
  • Transfers by 4×4 from Muheza or Tanga arranged by us
Living room of the main house at Nilo Forest Lodge with handmade dhow-wood furniture

The Lodge

Main house of 90 m² with king bedroom, open-air bathroom facing the forest, and a separate annex with its own terrace. House rates from USD 200 per night.

Chameleon on a branch in the East Usambara forest near Nilo Forest Lodge

Activities

Guided forest hikes, night walks for amphibians and chameleons, birding with a specialist guide, and a day trip to Amani Nature Reserve.

Forest trail in the Nilo Nature Forest Reserve, East Usambara Mountains

For Tour Operators

A 2 to 3 night Usambara module between safari and Zanzibar, or a full birding week. Net rates, fact sheet and inspection visits.

Location

Kazita, Misalai, near Amani

The lodge sits in the Muheza District of the Tanga Region, on the boundary of the Nilo Nature Forest Reserve. The drive from Muheza takes around 1 h 45 min on an unpaved track. We organise the 4×4 transfer with a driver.

Tanga, with its airport and the connection to Zanzibar, is the nearest town. Nilo works well as a quiet stop between a northern safari and the coast.

Location and getting there
Annex of Nilo Forest Lodge with private terrace and garden

Plan your stay in the East Usambara forest

Tell us your travel dates, group size and interests. We reply within 24 hours with availability and rates in USD.

Send an enquiry

ralf@niloforest.com · Tel +41 77 280 92 44