Moshi Town: Town At Base of Kilimanjaro

Most people planning to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro usually end up staying somewhere near the base of the mountain – Marangu, Moshi, or sometimes Arusha, although it’s about one hour away. I would recommend my favorite little town of Moshi, which sits right at the base of the mountain.

It’s a pretty small town, with a bustling market, a number of hotels – both cheap and expensive – internet cafes, and a FEW places to find some good food. I like Moshi because it doesn’t feel too touristy. You can sense there is a lot of other business going on, and people generally don’t bug you too much. It’s more more bearable than Arusha, with all its touts trying to sell you crafts.