"I can’t imagine a better place to stay and experience the Usambara Mountains from. A charming and peaceful place with the most beautiful views. Hamza and his team are bursting with energy and are incredibly welcoming and helpful. They make the place feel like home. Hamza arranges wonderful tours around the area and tailors them to his guests, rather than just taking them to the usual “must-see” spots.

Perfect for anyone looking for an authentic, calm and personal base in the Usambara Mountains. I ended up staying much longer than planned because it was such a lovely place. It has my warmest recommendations."

🇩🇰 Line

"We had a wonderful time in Lushoto! Hamza gave us a very warm welcome, picked us up at the bus stop and put together a programme tailored to our needs. We went on two day hikes and spent a day taking a cooking class at the eco farm. He was very helpful with our arrival and onward journey, organising tickets for the bus and ferry to Zanzibar.

The room and dining area were very cosy! In general, the food was amazing! Hamza and his colleagues prepared delicious meals and were extremely attentive to our wishes. We would recommend this accommodation to anyone and would come back again!"

🇩🇪 Alex

We loved our time with Hamza and his team at Chameleon! When you arrive you immediately feel like you’re at home. The rooms are great, the view is even better! The communal area is perfect for relaxing with the view and hanging out with other guests. The food is amazing! These boys know how to cook! It was so nice to eat so much fresh fruit and veg after a month of travelling Tanzania. There is WiFi. Hamza is a great tour guide and we went on a beautiful hike with him and to a vineyard to taste some wine. You can also stroll to the town which is a nice walk (1hr) and jump on a boda boda back for 4000. We will have to return to see Hamzas big dreams expand!

🇬🇧 Jennifer