Lushoto, which is in the Usambara Mountains, is four hours drive on tarmac road from Tanzania's business and financial capital, Dar e Salaam. Three hours drive from Kilimanjaro International Airport, and two hours drive from Tanga. Lushoto Executive Lodge is approximately 1.5 km from the District Commissioner's office at Lushoto, into the Jaegertal forest. It is the best in the Usambaras, comparable to the very best in Africa.