Mbeya Highlands

The green hills around Mbeya, in Tanzania's Southern Highlands, are full of natural wonders that few visitors see.

Lake Ngozi is a crater lake in the forested Poroto Mountains. Kaporogwe Falls drops 25 m about 25 km from Tukuyu, and you can walk into the cave behind the curtain of water. Near Tukuyu, Daraja la Mungu, “God's Bridge”, is a natural rock bridge of old lava across the Kiwira River.

The Mbozi meteorite, south-west of Mbeya, is one of the largest iron meteorites in the world. It weighs about 16 tonnes and is 3 m long.

Matema Beach lies on the shore of Lake Nyasa, about 130 km from Mbeya, below the steep Livingstone Mountains. Swim, paddle a canoe with local fishermen, and visit the pottery village across the bay.

Hikers can climb Mbeya Peak, 2,820 m, with a local guide. Contact us to plan a trip around Mbeya, Kitulo and Ruaha.