Magoroto Camping Festival 2026
Three days of forest, lake, music and campfire — celebrating nature in the East Usambara Mountains.
Magoroto Forest Estate, East Usambara Mountains, Muheza — Tanga Region
Unwind and reconnect with nature at the Magoroto Camping Festival. Three days of tranquility and adventure set against the lush backdrop of the Magoroto Forest Estate — 591 hectares of forest, a freshwater lake, and a history that goes back to 1896.
Whether you are a yogi, a hiker, a biker or simply someone who loves the outdoors, this is more than an event. Morning yoga on the lawn, trail hikes to the waterfalls, swimming, fishing and boat rides on the lake, traditional dances from the Usambara community, and long evenings of music and bonfire stories.
Eco-tourism
Wake up in a forest recognised by WWF, IUCN and UNESCO as part of the East Usambara biodiversity hotspot.
Culture
Interactive traditional dances — Mdumange, Kitulanga, Baikoko — plus local food, arts and crafts.
Adventure
Waterfall hikes, sunset viewpoints, mountain biking, spice tours, and lake activities all weekend.
Conservation
Join the tree-planting session and meet the African violet, the flagship species of the estate.
Choose how you camp
Prices are per person for the whole festival. Residents pay in TZS, international visitors in USD. Children 5–12 pay half, under-5s are free.
Stone cabin
10 leftLakeside stone cabin for the whole festival, sleeps 2. Festival entry and all programme activities included.
- Own cabin/tent
- TZS 250,000US$100.00
- Sharing, per person
- TZS 225,000US$90.00
- + Full board, per person
- TZS 80,000US$32.00
- Cabin for 2 nights (Fri–Sun)
- Festival entry
- Yoga, hikes, cultural programme
- Bonfire & acoustic nights
Wood cabin
10 leftLakeside wood cabin for the whole festival, sleeps 2. Festival entry and all programme activities included.
- Own cabin/tent
- TZS 250,000US$100.00
- Sharing, per person
- TZS 225,000US$90.00
- + Full board, per person
- TZS 80,000US$32.00
- Cabin for 2 nights (Fri–Sun)
- Festival entry
- Yoga, hikes, cultural programme
- Bonfire & acoustic nights
Lakeside tent (tent hire)
36 leftWe pitch a tent for you by the lake — mattress and bedding included. Sleeps 2.
- Own cabin/tent
- TZS 180,000US$72.00
- Sharing, per person
- TZS 160,000US$64.00
- + Full board, per person
- TZS 80,000US$32.00
- Tent, mattress & bedding for 2 nights
- Festival entry
- Yoga, hikes, cultural programme
- Bonfire & acoustic nights
Camping with your own tent
Bring your own tent and pitch in the designated camping area. Per person.
- Per person
- TZS 80,000US$32.00
- + Full board, per person
- TZS 80,000US$32.00
- Camping spot for 2 nights
- Festival entry
- Yoga, hikes, cultural programme
- Bonfire & acoustic nights
Overlander (vehicle & rooftop tent)
Truck, 4x4 or rooftop tent at the overlander site. Per person.
- Per person
- TZS 80,000US$32.00
- + Full board, per person
- TZS 80,000US$32.00
- Overlander parking spot for 2 nights
- Festival entry
- Yoga, hikes, cultural programme
- Bonfire & acoustic nights
Day pass (lunch included)
Come for one festival day — entry, the day programme and lunch. Per person.
- Per person
- TZS 50,000US$25.00
- Festival entry for one day
- Lunch
- Day programme & lake activities
Festival extras
Paid separately from the ticket. Book now or at reception during the festival.
- Forest trail run (Saturday)Guided trail run to the waterfalls and viewpoints.TZS 30,000US$12.00
- MTB Challenge (Sunday)Timed mountain-bike challenge on the forest trails. Bring your own bike or hire one at the estate.TZS 80,000US$32.00
- Spice tour (Sunday)Morning walk through the spice farms with a local guide.TZS 40,000US$16.00
- Sunset Paint & Sip (Saturday)Canvas, paints and a drink at the sunset viewpoint.TZS 50,000US$20.00
Programme
Gates open Friday 15:00 · Check-out Sunday 14:00
Day 1 — Friday 4 September
Arrival & welcome
- 15:00Gates open — arrival, welcome and induction
- 15:30Tent and cabin check-in
- 16:30Traditional dances and local culture
- 18:00Campfire games and stories
- 19:30Dinner feast and BBQ under the stars
- 20:00Acoustic session
- 22:00Bonfire stories to end the night
Day 2 — Saturday 5 September
Full day of adventure
- 06:00Morning yoga
- 08:00Breakfast in the open air
- 09:00Trail hike to the waterfalls and viewpoints
- 13:00Lakeside lunch
- 14:00Lake activities — swimming, fishing, rafting, boat rides
- 16:30Sunset tour with Paint & Sip
- 18:30Evening bonfire and board games
- 19:00Dinner
- 20:00Music, karaoke and acoustic session
Day 3 — Sunday 6 September
Morning activities & farewell
- 06:00Early morning yoga
- 08:00Breakfast
- 09:00Choose your adventure — spice tour, MTB challenge or forest walk
- 13:00Final communal lunch
- 14:00Check-out and farewell
Your ticket includes
- Your spot — a cabin, a lakeside tent we pitch for you, your own tent in the camping area, or an overlander site
- Festival entry for the whole weekend
- The full programme: yoga, hikes, cultural performances, campfire nights, lake activities
Not included
- Meals — buy them at the food stalls, or add full board to your ticket
- Paid activities: trail run, Paint & Sip, MTB challenge and the spice tour (book them as extras)
- Transport to the estate
Getting here
Magoroto Forest Estate sits above Muheza, about 45 minutes from Tanga town. A 4x4 is recommended for the last stretch in the rains; transfers from Muheza and Tanga can be arranged through reception.
Your pass
After you book you get a pass with a QR code by WhatsApp and email. Show it at the gate; it also settles drinks at the bar and checks you into activities inside the festival.
Paying
Pay online where available, or reserve now and pay at the gate. Bank and Lipa Namba payments are confirmed by reception.
Bring
Warm layers for the evenings, walking shoes, a torch, swimwear, and your own tent and bedding if you booked own-tent camping.
Questions
- Can I come for one day only?
- Yes — the day pass covers festival entry, the day programme and lunch for one day. Pick which day when you book.
- Are children welcome?
- Very. Children 5–12 pay half price on every ticket, under-5s come free.
- What does 'sharing' mean on cabin and tent prices?
- Cabins and hired tents sleep two. When two people share, each pays the lower 'sharing' rate; someone on their own pays the single rate.
- I booked through Usambara Expeditions earlier — do I need a new ticket?
- No. Bring the reference you were given; reception can find you at the gate.
- Can I pay a deposit and the rest later?
- Yes. Reserve online, then pay a deposit by bank or Lipa Namba and settle the balance at the gate — reception tracks what is owed on your booking.
Still unsure?
Reception answers on WhatsApp — +255 629 641 466.