Moshi
A small town at the foot of Kilimanjaro, the base camp for climbers, where the snowy summit can be seen from the streets on clear days and cafés and outdoor-gear shops abound.
Moshi is the capital of the Kilimanjaro region and the departure point for most climbing groups. At about 800–900 m, it is smaller and quieter than Arusha. When the clouds lift in the morning and evening, the snowy summit of Kilimanjaro can be seen from town. The town has many climbing companies, gear rental shops, cafés and restaurants, and the Central Market sells local coffee and spices. Moshi is also the starting point for day trips to Materuni Waterfalls, Chemka Hot Springs and Lake Chala. Kilimanjaro International Airport is about 40 minutes away by car.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Materuni Waterfalls & Coffee Village
- Chemka (Kikuletwa) Hot Springs
- Marangu & Kinukamori Waterfall
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Lake Chala
- Ngurdoto Crater
- Momella Lakes
- Arusha National Park