Moshi

Nestled at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro in northern Tanzania, Moshi is the coffee producing centre of the country and gateway to one of the most famous mountains on earth. 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 streets offer a warm welcome in a beautiful setting.

The main reason visitors come to Moshi is to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro. Trekkers depart from the town into Kilimanjaro National Park early in the morning, before the clouds have built up around the mountain top – and when the air is fresh and cool. Visit our Kilimanjaro trekking page For further information on climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.

All around the town and on the slopes of Kilimanjaro, vast plantations of coffee blanket the area. Coffee is a mainstay of life in Moshi, and the seasonal coffee auctions, when wholesale coffee is bid for by international buyers, then packaged, and sold, is an event not to be missed if you’re in town. Visit Moshi’s coffee roasting factory and gain an insight into the production of this famous beverage. Sugar plantations are also of importance to the region’s economy, and can be seen outside of town.

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Highlights of Moshi

1	Superb setting with a backdrop of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
2	Start and end town for trekkers attempting to reach the ‘Roof of Africa’.
3	Laid-back and somewhat sleepy town with a pleasant atmosphere.

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Moshi Lodges with Style

Our team at Specialist Tanzania regularly visit Moshi's growing choice of accommodation to check on hotel quality, service levels and new developments. Here's our choice of Moshi Lodges which offer a nice mix of style, location, ambience and service. To include your choice in any of the holidays we offer, just contact us for a quote!

> Moshi Mountain Inn
> Impala Kilimanjaro Hotel
> Sal Salinero Hotel
> Keys Hotel
> Bristol Cottages