Moshi Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Moshi tours, the friendly Tanzanian town at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro: epic multi-day treks to the Roof of Africa, exhilarating one-day Kilimanjaro hikes, the lush Materuni Waterfalls and authentic coffee-farm experiences, a soak in the turquoise Chemka hot springs, and unforgettable safaris to the Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire. Compare top-rated activities and plan your perfect Tanzania trip.
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Explore Moshi by interest
Whatever brings you to Moshi — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Kilimanjaro treks
Roof of Africa.
ExploreDay hikes
Kilimanjaro in a day.
ExploreMateruni & coffee
Waterfall and beans.
ExploreChemka springs
Turquoise oasis.
ExploreSafaris
Serengeti and beyond.
ExploreMoshi town
Markets and culture.
ExploreNgorongoro Crater
Wildlife wonder.
ExploreDay trips
Lake Chala and parks.
ExploreTop attractions in Moshi
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Mount Kilimanjaro
Roof of Africa.
Materuni Waterfalls
Waterfall and coffee.
Chemka Hot Springs
Turquoise oasis.
Serengeti
Endless plains.
Ngorongoro Crater
Wildlife wonder.
Marangu Route
Classic Kili day hike.
Moshi Town
Markets and culture.
Lake Chala
Turquoise crater lake.
Moshi in 1 day
- 1Materuni Waterfall
- 2Coffee experience
- 3Chemka hot springs
- 4Moshi town
Moshi in 2 days
- 1Day 1: Materuni & Chemka
- 2Day 2: Kilimanjaro day hike
- 3Rainforest trail
- 4Mountain views
Moshi in 3 days
- 1Day 1: Materuni & Chemka
- 2Day 2: Kilimanjaro hike
- 3Day 3: Safari
- 4Mountain, springs & wildlife
Moshi with kids
- 1Materuni Waterfall
- 2Coffee experience
- 3Chemka springs
- 4Lake Chala
45 min awayMateruni Waterfall
Waterfall and coffee.
1 hr awayChemka Springs
Turquoise oasis.
Marangu gate awayKilimanjaro Hike
Rainforest slopes.
Day trip awayTarangire Safari
Elephants and plains.
1.5 hrs awayLake Chala
Turquoise crater lake.
In town awayMoshi Town
Markets and culture.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Moshi visitor asks before booking.
The sweet-spot months
The dry seasons — June to October and January to February — are the best times to climb Kilimanjaro, go on safari and enjoy clear mountain views.
For climbing Kilimanjaro
June–October and January–February offer the driest, clearest conditions and the best chance of summiting; avoid the heavy rains.
For safari
The dry months (June–October) concentrate wildlife around water and offer the best game viewing in the nearby parks.
Long rains (Mar–May)
Wettest months with muddy trails and lush scenery; quieter and cheaper but harder for climbing.
Short rains (Nov)
Brief afternoon showers, green landscapes and fewer crowds — waterfalls and springs are at their best.
Year-round base
Materuni, Chemka and Moshi town can be enjoyed all year, with the dry seasons best for the mountain and parks.
One day
Materuni Waterfalls, coffee and Chemka springs.
Two days
Add a Kilimanjaro day hike.
Three days
The sweet spot: waterfalls, a hike and a safari.
Five to nine days
A full Kilimanjaro summit trek by your chosen route.
A week+
Combine a climb or safari with the parks and Zanzibar.
Travelling with kids
Mix waterfalls, springs and a gentle day safari.
Tours & transfers
Treks, safaris and day trips include transport and pickup, the easiest and usual way to explore from Moshi.
On foot
Compact Moshi town, with its markets, cafés and clock tower, is easily explored on foot.
Taxis & dala-dalas
Taxis and shared dala-dala minibuses are cheap for getting around town and to nearby villages.
Boda-bodas
Motorbike taxis (boda-bodas) are a quick, cheap way for short hops, though take care.
Safari vehicles
Safaris use 4x4 vehicles with pop-up roofs and a guide-driver, included in tour prices.
From the airport
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is about 45 minutes from Moshi by transfer or taxi.
Prepare for Kilimanjaro
Choose a 7+ day route for better acclimatisation, train beforehand, and book with a reputable operator with good guides and porters.
Tanzanian shilling
Tanzania uses the shilling; carry some cash for markets and tips, though US dollars are widely used for tours and parks.
Tip your crew
Tipping guides, porters and safari drivers is customary and an important part of their income — budget for it.
Health & altitude
Check vaccinations and malaria precautions, and on Kilimanjaro ascend slowly and watch for altitude sickness.
Support local
Choosing community-based Materuni, coffee and cultural tours directly benefits Chagga villages.
Book treks & safaris early
Kilimanjaro climbs and safaris need planning — reserve well ahead.
Kilimanjaro treks
Multi-day climbs need preparation and sell out — book well ahead.
Safaris
Serengeti and Ngorongoro safaris fill up — reserve early.
Materuni & coffee
Popular waterfall and coffee tours are busy — book ahead.
Chemka springs
Hot springs trips fill up on weekends — pre-book.
Day hikes
Kilimanjaro day hikes have limited places — reserve early.
Dry-season peaks
June–October and January–February are busy — plan ahead.
Kilimanjaro treks
From around €1,200–2,500+ for a multi-day guided summit climb.
Day hikes
About €90–160 for a one-day Kilimanjaro hike with park fees.
Materuni & coffee
Around €35–70 for a Materuni waterfall and coffee tour.
Chemka springs
Roughly €40–70 for a Chemka hot springs day trip.
Safaris
From €130 for a day safari to €250+ per day for multi-day trips.
How to save
Join group treks and safaris, combine Materuni with Chemka, and travel in the shoulder season.
Moshi through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Climbing and safari.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Ideal; book ahead.
- Best for
- Clear summit views.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Great for climbing.
- Best for
- Lush, low prices.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Muddy; harder climbs.
- Best for
- Green, fewer crowds.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Brief afternoon showers.