🏛️Main Attractions
- ✓Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
- ✓Chagga Tribe Museum
- ✓Materuni Falls
- ✓Coffee Farm
- ✓Kibosho Hot Springs
- ✓Moshi Town Market
- ✓Lake Chala
- ✓Mount Meru View
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Moshi
Moshi
Gateway to Mount Kilimanjaro - charming town at the mountain's base, center for trekking adventures and coffee plantation tours.
🌐Other Cities in Tanzania
Recommended Hotels in Moshi
Hand-picked hotels and accommodations from Agoda (20 properties)
🏨Recommended Hotels
- ★Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel
- ★Sal Salinero Hotel
- ★Kindoroko Hotel
- ★Bristol Cottages
🍜Restaurants & Food
•El Rancho Restaurant
¥¥¥Steakhouse with mountain views
•Indoitaliano Restaurant
¥¥Indian and Italian fusion cuisine
•Coffee Shop Moshi
¥Local Arabica coffee and pastries
•Mama's Kitchen
¥Traditional Tanzanian home cooking
Also check restaurants in other Tanzania cities:
🛍️ Shopping
- •Moshi Central Marketmarket
Daily market for fresh produce, spices, coffee beans, and local goods. Bustling authentic atmosphere
- •Kilimanjaro Souvenirsshop
Trekking gear, Kilimanjaro memorabilia, and local handicrafts. Popular with climbers
- •Coffee Shopsshop
Purchase locally-grown Arabica coffee beans from Kilimanjaro slopes. High quality at fair prices
- •Chagga Craft Workshopsmarket
Wood carvings, traditional baskets, and handmade textiles from local artisans
💡 Travel Tips
- • Acclimatize 1-2 days before Kilimanjaro trek - altitude is 890m but helps adjustment
- • Book Kilimanjaro treks through licensed operators only - check TANAPA certification
- • Materuni Waterfalls best visited in morning - less crowded, better light for photos
- • Bring warm clothes - evenings cool due to proximity to mountain
- • Exchange money in Moshi before treks - no ATMs or services on mountain
- • Coffee plantations offer free tastings - buy beans directly from farmers for best prices
🔗 Related Information
📋Quick Info
📅Best Season
January - March, June - October (dry seasons)
💰Daily Budget
$50-100/day (excluding trek)/day
👥Popular With
TrekkersAdventure travelersNature loversCoffee enthusiasts
🗓️Recommended Stay
2-3 nights pre-trek + 5-9 days trek
🌐Timezone
UTC+3 (EAT)
💬Local Language
Swahili, English, Chagga
💱Currency
TZS (Tanzanian Shilling)
📅Moshi 3-Day Itinerary
Recommended plan for efficient sightseeing
Arrival & Acclimatization
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Morning1.5h
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Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport & Transfer
💡 Airport is 40km from Moshi. Pre-arrange pickup with hotel or trekking company ($20-30). Check in, rest.
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Afternoon3h
🎭
Moshi Town Walking Tour
💡 Explore Clock Tower, central market, local shops. Buy last-minute trek supplies. Gentle walking for acclimatization.
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Evening2h
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Trek Briefing with Guide
💡 Meet your Kilimanjaro guide and porters. Equipment check, route discussion, safety briefing. Early dinner and rest.
💡Tips
- •Kilimanjaro summit success rate: 65% overall, varies by route (Marangu 65%, Machame 75%, Lemosho 85%)
- •Longer routes (7-9 days) have higher success due to better acclimatization
- •Train 3-6 months before: cardio endurance, leg strength, hiking with weighted pack
- •Diamox (acetazolamide) can help with altitude - consult doctor before trip
- •Pack warm clothing - summit night temperatures -20°C to -10°C (-4°F to 14°F)
- •Trekking permits ($1,000+ per person) included in tour package - verify what's included/excluded
- •Tipping guide: Head guide $20/day, assistant guide $15/day, cook $12/day, porters $8/day each