Welcome to Magoroto Forest Estate
It’s a perfect camping spot in the Usambara Mountains. The estate offers stunning views from the Muheza Valley to the Indian Ocean. Enjoy the lush rain forest with rare plants and bird species or walk through the old palm oil plantation. Learn about organic spice production such as cardamom, pepper, cloves, vanilla, cinnamon, tea and many other useful plants. Have a picnic or swim in our beautiful lake.
Overview
Magoroto Forest Estate is Tanzania’s newest forest retreat situated near Muheza, Tanga; about 6 hours’ drive from Dar es Salaam. It has a tropical rain forest climate with spices, birds and a man-made lake, making it the perfect getaway from the city. It was originally set up by German colonizers who wanted to create a lake to relax at. After passing through many different hands, it is finally open to the public for the enjoyment of all.
Discover an Immersive Outdoor Experience
Waterfalls
Enjoy a rejuvenating shower at the waterfalls
Fishing
Try fishing in the lake with our locally made fishing rods. You may choose to cook or bbq your catch of the day.
Swimming
The lake has fresh water fed in by natural springs. Its 12 meters deep allowing for one of the best diving experiences.
Hiking
The trails differ in level of difficulty providing choices for different trails based on your fitness level. The trails pass through a number of attractions along the way ending in picturesque viewing points.
Forest Walk
Dense rainforest of Magoroto Estate provides a number of easy walkways where you can explore nature. Walk through the numerous water streams in the forest and learn about the plant species in Magoroto.
Mountain Biking
Our mountain biking trails pass through what used to be the access roads when the palm plantation was active. Choose a biking trail that fits your fitness level among the five documented trails and enjoy a cool fresh breeze while biking through the rainforest.
BBQ
Every Saturday is a BBQ night at Magoroto. On the menu would be Beef, Mbuzi, Chicken or Fish BBQ available to order at the BBQ stall. Enjoy your cold beer at the lake with a hot BBQ on the side.
Spice Tour
Spice Tour Cardamom, Black Pepper, Vanilla and Cloves are among the many spices that flourish in Magoroto Estate. A spice tour gives you an opportunity to learn more about spices, how they are grown and processed. The spices grown in Magoroto are all organic and packaged in retail packs for you.
