Size: 43 sq km (27 sq miles).
Location: Northern Tanzania, Kilimanjaro Region.
Nestled at the base of , Moshi Town is the coffee producing centre of Tanzania. All around the town, and on the slopes of , vast plantations of coffee blanket the area. Coffee is a mainstay of life in Moshi, and the seasonal coffee auctions, when wholesale coffee is bidded for by international buyers, packaged, and sold, is an event not to be missed if you’re in town. In addition to the coffee auction, Moshi’s coffee roasting factory is a sweet-smelling insight into the production of this famous beverage. Sugar plantations are also of central importance to the region’s economy, and can be seen outside of town. Cultural tourism programmes can arrange short hikes and day-trips to tribes and villages, and also tours of nearby crops and coffee farms.
Walks around Moshi town and a trip to the coffee auction that is held here are activities of interest to passing visitors, but the main reason visitors come to Moshi is , the mountain whose thick clouds and snow-capped peak towers over the agricultural town. Mt. Kilimanjaro climbing expeditions depart from the town into early in the morning, before the clouds that cluster daily around the mountaintop have risen, and when the air is fresh and cool. Whether you’re in Moshi to scale to the top of Africa or learn more about coffee growing and production, Moshi is a quiet haven of tranquil peace whose quiet streets offer a warm welcome in a beautiful setting.
How to Get There
Moshi's primary port of entry is Kilimanjaro International Airporth (JRO) used on domestic routes by Air Tanzania and Precision Air and by KLM/Air France on iInternational routes. Moshi is 128 km (80 miles) from and about a one hour's drive from JRO)
What To Do
One can combing any of the six usual trekking routes to the summit of or other more-demanding mountaineering routes with a Tanzania safari adventure. Day or overnight hikes on the Shira plateau. Nature trails on the lower reaches. Trout fishing. Visit the beautiful Chala crater lake on the mountain's southeastern slopes.
When To Do
Clearest and warmest conditions from December to February, but also dry (and colder) from July-September.
Accommodation
Stay at the , or the in the city or the with its charm or the with its beautiful gardens
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