Discover one of the most stunning Catchment forest Watch black and white Colobus monkeys up close Walking through the rice paddy fields Plant your own tree Eat our delicious local food at local Mama's
In demand: 30 of the next 30 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 6.
Explore a natural African forest reserve in which several cultural tourism activities are allowed. You will be exposed to an abundance of nature covered by unique tree species. On your walk you will spot blue monkeys and black-and-white Colobus monkeys and a number of forest bird species and butterflies. Listen to the guide’s stories and get to know the uses of various trees including the very old trees spanning up to 200 years. Visit the sacred tree Mvule (Milicia excelsa) believed to be 196 years old regularly visited by locals to prey for different needs. Enjoy the great view of rice plantations dotted with water birds of different colors at the skirts of the forest and the coconut-drink offered by one of our local farmers. If the weather permits, you will get to see Mt. Kilimanjaro. After having eaten a delicious lunch prepared by our local women we invite you to enrich your forest nature walk with the experience of tree planting. By collecting seeds and planting a seedling in our tree nursery you contribute to our purpose of protecting and conserving the wonderful Rau Forest. And back home you will know that "your tree" is growing and helping us fight the climate change.
We pick at the hotels, hostels, and backpacker hostels within Moshi town.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Rau Forest Nature Walk (One Trip - One Tree) lasts about 7 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $64 per person for this Moshi experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:30 AM.
Children aged 7–11 pay from $26, adults from $64. Infants go free.
It can: 30 of the next 30 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. We pick at the hotels, hostels, and backpacker hostels within Moshi town. Pickup points include Kindoroko Hotel, Bristol Cottages Kilimanjaro.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 79 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Rau Eco & Cultural Tourism Enterprise.
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Unfortunately we didn’t see much of the Rau forest, as one of us is having trouble walking, but the guides tried very hard to make that work, even bringing along a chair to rest in. What we DID experience was the cooking class with Mama Matalo. What a wonderful time! We helped with the preparation, including making coconut milk, then we watched as they masterfully created six delicious dishes over a fire. It was a lot of fun and very interesting. Also delicious!
It was an experience I would definately recommend! The cooking class with mama was incredible. She showed me how to make a lot of dishes and we went to visit the market. The walk around Rau forest was also a very informative. I really enjoyed, especially when we arrived at the hidden ricefields. The view is just incredible!
Dear Floor, Thank you very much for your wonderful review. It was a pleasure to share this experience with you. We are happy that you enjoyed the cooking class with Mama Mtalo, exploring the local market, and learning how to prepare traditional dishes. We are also happy to hear that the Forest walk and the hidden rice fields made such a memorable impression on you. Thank you for recommending us. We hope to welcome you back to Moshi for another authentic cultural adventure in the future. Best regards, Linus Rau Eco & Cultural Tourism
Nasoro has been an exceptional guide. Thanks to him we have ventured into the forests of Tanzania and have been able to discover a great variety of animals, among them the black-and-white colobus monkey. His knowledge, enthusiasm, and passion for nature have made this experience unforgettable. Thank you, Nasoro, for letting us live such a special adventure!
Dear Lucia, Thank you so much for your kind review! We are delighted you had such an incredible experience with Nasoro. Your words mean a lot to us and encourage our team to continue sharing the beauty of Rau Forest while protecting its wildlife. Thank you for supporting local ecotourism, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon. Linus
What a fantastic experience! The cycling tour was great, we have been really well guided by our guide Daniel, a friendly man who could tell us a lot about the locals and the beautiful nature, agriculture, animals,... We were also allowed to eat at 'de mama' who had prepared very tasty dishes for us. Highly recommended! Thank you Daniel 🙏
Hello, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the Rau cycling tour and the authentic local experience with Daniel. Your kind words mean a lot to us. By choosing a local ecotourism experience, you are supporting our guides, local families, cultural heritage, and nature conservation. Thank you for recommending us, and we hope to welcome you back for another amazing adventure in Tanzania!
It was a simple walk with my friends in the forest reserve of Rau and we could observe many monkeys. I invite my friends to choose Rau Eco for exceptional service; you are welcome in Tanzania and Kilimanjaro! Hakuna matata
Dear Nasoro, Merci beaucoup pour votre gentil message ! Nous sommes très heureux que vous ayez apprécié la promenade dans la forêt de Rau et l’observation des singes avec vos amis. Merci aussi de recommander Rau Eco. Vous êtes toujours les bienvenus en Tanzanie et au Kilimandjaro.
I nice place a enjoy see different monkey and bird's
Dear Deogratias, Thank you for your feedback! We’re happy you enjoyed the place and had the chance to see different monkeys and birds. We hope to welcome you again for another great experience in nature.
Very nice discovery, view of very beautiful species of primates and birds.
Dear Ludivine, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled you enjoyed discovering the beautiful primates and birds during your visit. It’s always wonderful to hear that our guests appreciate the incredible species we’re fortunate to care for. We hope to welcome you back for another great experience soon!
It was great!! A guide at the top!! A walk full of discovery and beautiful encounters!! Beautiful landscape and village! A delicious meal!!
Dear Sabrina, Thank you for this lovely feedback! We’re so happy you enjoyed the discoveries, the landscapes, and the meal and we’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to our guide. Hope to see you again soon!
Fantastic unforeseen experience though From the market with Mama to this cooking lesson then this unforgettable meal. Finally the walk with Nasoro in the forest of Rau, monkeys, flora and so much knowledge of this place. Ahsante!
Dear Dom, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re truly happy you enjoyed this unexpected journey from the market with Mama, to the cooking experience and unforgettable meal, and finally the walk with Nasoro in the Rau Forest. Sharing the beauty, wildlife, and knowledge of this special place means a lot to us. Asante sana, and we hope to welcome you again soon!
It was a great experience, the walk in the Rau forest felt magical. We saw many monkeys (colobes and blue monkey) and our guide Nassoro taught us a lot of things about plants and insect. Go with this tour without any hesitation !
Dear Le Mercier, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed your walk through Rau Forest and the magical moments with the colobus and blue monkeys. Nassoro will be thrilled to know his guiding made your experience special. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again for another adventure soon. Linus Lasway
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