
Moshi
Kilimanjaro's closest town
Situated on the lower southern slopes of Kilimanjaro, Moshi is the closest town to Kilimanjaro National Park and to the beginning of most climbing routes. It is also home to the Chagga and Maasai tribes. With a population of around 150,000, it’s smaller than Arusha and much quieter, although there is still a lot of hustle and bustle with agencies and vendors, restaurants and cafes in the main town. Services in Moshi include an ATM, money changers, a post office and internet cafes. If you decide that you would like to extend your trip on a safari, most begin in Arusha, and so if we are staying in Moshi after your Kilimanjaro climb, you will be picked up directly from the hotel by our tour company to begin your safari.