Irente View Point, Mountain viewpoint in Lushoto District, Tanzania
The Irente View Point stands at 1450 meters above sea level, offering views across the Maasai plains with a 1000-meter vertical drop below.
The viewpoint became a tourist destination when German settlers established the first farms in the Usambara Mountains during the colonial period.
Local guides share knowledge of the Wasambaa people who have lived in these mountains for generations, maintaining agricultural traditions on the terraced hillsides.
Visitors can reach the viewpoint by taking a motorcycle taxi from Lushoto town for 4 USD or walking 2 kilometers from the Irente Farm Lodge.
The observation point features natural rock formations that create protected spots for visitors to watch the sun set over the expansive Tanzanian plains.
Location: Lushoto District
GPS coordinates: -4.80350,38.25739
Latest update: October 24, 2025 17:19
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