Moshi is a beautiful city of Tanzania located along the foothills of the mountain Kilimanjaro, and the country’s border with Kenya. It is strategic location stands out compared to other stands with stunning angelic sceneries and the backdrop of the mountain Kilimanjaro Africa’s highest mountain. The town is home to 3 native tribes the Chagga, Pare, and Masai people, the most grown plantations along the slopes of the mountain are coffee and banana plantations, Moshi sits at an altitude above 890 meters above sea level, and its weather temperatures are cool throughout the year.
Tourist activities in Mosh City are abundant based on its strategic location, it is home to the Kilimanjaro International Airport a major entry point for travelers into the country most of these cometo do hikes in mountain Kilimanjaro, while others use it as a connecting point to the neighboring national conservation areas of Serengeti National park, Lake Manyara national park, Tarangire national park, and the Ngorongoro conservation area. Below are the popular things to do while in the city.
climbing the Mountain Kilimanjaro, the very first thing you will set eyes on is the snow-capped mountain Kilimanjaro it is the highest of Africa’s mountains said to be a dormant volcano rising to 5892 meters above sea level, hiking the mountain is regarded to be the hardest thing to do it is recommended for the most experienced hikers. The climb usually takes 6-8 days to the summit the first stop is at the Marangu hut. Travelers can choose to participate in day hikes, along the walk you will experience an amazing growing montane forest with different vegetation as the altitude changes.
Hiking the Mountain Meru is a much-simplified hike compared to the Mountain Kilimanjaro, the mountain is the second highest in the country it is the best alternative to practicing the tough hike of the other mountains the beauty of the region while doing the hike is a superb experience, the rewarding view of the surrounding species of the Arusha national park. expect to experience the famous Momella lakes. Other mountains to hike include the mountain Pare placed in a peaceful settlement on the outskirts of the town.
Visit the Chemka hot springs these are also called the Kikuletwa hot springs, these are some of the most spectacular hot springs in Tanzania, it is angelically placed in Boma Ngombe hot springs are placed a few kilometers from the town, years ago, the ancestors of the region used to go here to worship their gods, and pray for the problems they encountered and now the place is used for recreation for both tourists and domestic people.
Visit the Soweto Market, this is one of the best places to go to, it will give you a clear picture of the locals, how they behave what they eat, and how they conduct themselves, visitors can shop, enjoy food cuisine in the African market.
In conclusion, there are several things to do while in Moshi town, these can be combined with activities of the neighboring conservation areas.