Why visit Lushoto
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 10 places to eat, 14 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
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About Lushoto
Lushoto is a town in the Usambara Mountains of Tanzania. It is the capital of Lushoto District, Tanga Region. The 2012 national census estimated the population of Lushoto ward at 28,190.
From the Wikipedia article Lushoto (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Lushoto on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do5
Museums and landmarks2
Restaurants and cafes10
Baba Chapati
Restaurant · African, Pancake, Chicken, Local · 1.6 km
Mo-Su 07:00-21:00
Where to stay14
Kialilo Green Garden Motel
Motel and hotel · 1.7 km
Mombo Road
2 more on the map.
History
During German colonial rule, Lushoto was known as Wilhelmstal (William's Valley) and was named after Emperor Wilhelm II. The German politician, Kai-Uwe von Hassel was born here in 1913.
From the History section of Lushoto on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Notable people from Lushoto
- Titus Joseph MdoeTanzanian Roman-Catholic priest
Born in Lushoto, according to Wikidata (CC0). Each name links to its Wikipedia article.
Churches and places of worship1
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Map of Lushoto
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Getting there and nearby towns
Tanga Airport (TGT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 94 km away.
- Matui 4 km southwest, about 4 min by car
- Mazinde 8 km west, about 8 min by car
- Mwanga 9 km west, about 9 min by car
- Soni 12 km southeast, about 12 min by car
- Makuyuni 21 km west, about 21 min by car
- Kihurio 43 km northwest, about 43 min by car
- Korogwe 46 km southeast, about 46 min by car
- Maramba 47 km southeast, about 47 min by car
- Hedaru 53 km northwest, about 53 min by car
- Ndungu 53 km northwest, about 53 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Boy, Lushoto (8147553418), Rod Waddington from Kergunyah, Australia, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Walking in the Usumbara Mtns (8550045035), Rod Waddington from Kergunyah, Australia, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sunset, Usumbara Mtns (8654702538), Rod Waddington from Kergunyah, Australia, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Antanartia schaeneia 343711746, Luke Lythgoe, CC BY 4.0
- Antanartia schaeneia 343714439, Luke Lythgoe, CC BY 4.0
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