Top Moshi Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

If you are not quite ready to tackle the summit of Africa's largest mountain, then Kilisa Tours & Safaris can arrange for you to do the first day of the hike up Mt Kilimanjaro. you will hike for approximately 3-4 hours from the base of the mountain. Here you will take a break while also having the opportunity to take in the stunning wildlife that surrounds you before starting your descent.

If you have one day to stay after or before climbing, safari and beach holidays, you don’t need to feel bored at your hotel, Twende Africa Tours is our pleasure to organize your excursion tour to one of our favorite cultural destinations, Mostly we offer town tour around Moshi for free but tip for the guide it will be appreciated.

Lake Chala Treasure Trail Day Trip The tranquillity and peace of Lake Chala seem a thousand lifetimes away from the bustle of Moshi town, but it’s actually only an hour’s drive away, so perfect for a day trip with a difference. Lake Chala is a caldera lake fed by clean, cold underground streams from Kilimanjaro itself, and it’s renowned for its gloriously changing colours; from deepest turquoise to emerald green to azure and all colours in between. It’s a perfect place to relax and unwind and you’ve the choice of hiking the picture-perfect countryside around the lake, swimming in its sparkling waters (don’t forget your cozzie!) or kayaking across the border to Kenya. Or all three! It’s a day full of getting up close and personal to one of the greatest (and quietest) treasures of Tanzania.

The Rongai Route is one of the easiest routes and the success rate is very high. The Rongai Route can also be accessed from Amboseli National Park in Kenya. Allow 2 hours including border crossing. We will need copies of passports ahead of time.

This experience amazing will allow you to explore materuni waterfall and Kilimanjaro coffee tour. You will have the opportunity to swim and taste organic coffee while viewing the Giant Mount Kilimanjaro. Dancing and singingKilimanjaro song Jambo BWANA Hakuna Matata is a part of this experience while preparing organic coffee. Don't miss it!

To climb Mount Kilimanjaro is on many a bucket list – but for a flavor of the mountain, how about a day hike? You certainly can’t climb Kilimanjaro in a day, but our day tour to this iconic, snow-capped mountain will give you an excellent taster of why Africa’s highest peak is so popular. During the course of the day, we will follow the popular Marangu Route and walk as far as the first hut – the Mandara – where our picnic lunch will be taken. As other trekkers continue upwards, bound for the summit, we will make the descent again and return to Arusha

Sneak Peek of the Peak Majestic Mount Kilimanjaro is the awe-inspiring landmark of Tanzania but you don’t need to climb it to experience its full beauty and the captivating terrain that surrounds it. Our Sneak Peek of the Peak Hike is a Kilimanjaro day trip that gives you the opportunity to scramble up the first leg of the famed Marangu Route, through rainforest twittering with birdlife and chattering, curious blue monkeys. Watch out for a colobus or two!

A Dive into Culture, Traditions and Lifestyle: Tanzania is a melting pot of cultures. 126 different ethnic groups call it their home. Probably the best known and most impressive are the Maasai people. With their distinctive customs and dresses they magically pull us into their spell. In “Olpopongi”, a 100 % authentic Maasai village, we spend a day with this fascinating tribe. Get to experience the Maasai’s marvellous dance, traditions, customs and rituals as we wander around the village They are a smaller tribe, accounting for only about 0.7 percent of Kenya's population, with a similar number living in Tanzania. Maasais speak Maa, a Nilotic ethnic language from their origin in the Nile region of North Africa. The Samburu tribe is the closest to the Maasai in both language and cultural authenticity.

The hot springs of Kikuletwa, also known as Chemka Hot Springs, are close to the village of Rundugai and are one of the most beautiful places in Tanzania to relax.

We offer a reasonable price and we also provide a good services, We always ensure that our client get what the pay for! Probably this make us to be unique. Come to us as a client and leave as friend!

With BURIGI CHATO SAFARIS CO L.T.D, Immerse yourself in the history Marangu and its people. Marangu, at the lower slopes of Kilimanjaro, is a small town with a great amount of history and ancient traditions. Get carried away by the Chagga tribe, unique rainforest landscape and coffee growing insides. In the morning we drive to Marangu Gate (1900m), the starting point for Kilimanjaro treks via the Marangu Route. You will get a sense of the spirit of the mountain. Marangu is home to the local Chagga tribe and you will learn their history and traditions on this full day excursion.We will visit a coffee farm, where you will learn how the coffee is grown, harvested and processed locally. Try your own hand at processing, roasting and preparing a fresh cup of coffee, then depart for the Ndoro Waterfalls. Our hike to the base of the waterfall will lead us through lush green landscape and the descend takes 1 hour. Then after we will visit to the Chagga Underground Caves and Live Museum.

the thing make this tour unique is that you get a chance to experience the real culture of chagga tribe and also get to interact with the locals while explore the surrounding nature

The seven day Machame variation is the ideal schedule for this route. On the 7 day Machame route, the trek from Barranco to Barafu is broken up into two days, allowing for a short day just prior to the summit attempt. This is important because summit day begins very early, around midnight, so climbers are sleeping deprived going into the toughest day on the mountain. By having a short day beforehand, climbers can be better rested. The 7 day Machame route is highly recommended and used by most prominent Kilimanjaro operators.

This 1 Day tour Mount Kilimanjaro helps tourists who have short period of time in Tanzania to hike more than one day. Some tourists they feel not to be fit for trekking Mt Kilimanjaro to reach on roof top then this tour is the best and good for budgeted travelers. Mount Kilimanjaro Daytour which begins after breakfast in Arusha at 6:00am. The hike starts at the Marangu Gate after signing in at the Park Office at 08:00am Hours. Our well experienced Guide who will give you brief information about the hike at the Gate of Marangu which will be for about 3-4 hours to the first hut (Mandara hut) and you will arrive there in the afternoon. Lunch will be served when you reach the hut. From the hut you will have a great view over Moshi district. After your lunch your guide will give you a short walk to Maundi crater before walking down to Marangu gate and this walk will take you about 2 hours walking slowly (pole pole) as you observe for anything that you might have missed on your way up.

TA short but bumpy drive from Moshi are the clear, turquoise waters of the Chemka Hot Springs, an oasis of geothermal warmth that bubbles up from underground. Surrounded by lush forest alive with birdsong and the call of monkeys, the Chemka Hot Springs is an ideal place to ease those tired legs after a strenuous ascent up Kilimanjaro. They’re a little bit of heaven that’s perfect for a daytrip, and those warm blue waters invite you to linger, swim or explore. Return refreshed, revitalised and relaxed. And if you really don’t want to leave just yet, we can organise and afternoon barbie or even an overnight stay.

Materuni water falls this very impressive Waterfall is one of the tallest in the area, spewing crystal clear glacier water 70m into its basin. The beautiful path leading to Materuni Waterfall is located 2500m above sea level. Materuni is one of the few villages of wonder in Northern Tanzania sitting at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. The village is blessed with full of all the beauty worth much visiting for holiday, week-end outing or vacation. While in the village, scenic view of Moshi Town and Mount Kilimanjaro is astonishing. This green village with fresh air from green vegetations welcomes visitors to explore the beauty of the land and cultural heritage of the Chagga people. A cultural experience such as banana beer brewed, hot chagga food ( local food) and coffee roasted (coffee tour) can be added to your hike.

Lemosho Route is one most preferred route to summit Mt. Kilimanjaro due to its panoramic views of the mountain from various side and high summit success rate. Trails on the route are filled with the varied scenic backdrop of Mt. Kilimanjaro. The route is less crowded as compared to other routes making it ideal from first-time trekkers. The route due to its longer schedule provides better acclimatisation for the climbers, which widens the chance of a successful summit. Lemosho Route begins on the west side of Kilimanjaro from Londorossi Gate. After which the trek proceeds through the deep rainforest to Shira plateau over the next two days. The trail then, moves eastward of the Shira Plateau to the Lava Tower in a flat hike. The route then heads down towards Barranco Valley via the Southern Circuit before summiting from Barafu. Following which the descent is made through the Mweka route.

The Chemka/Kikuletwa Hot Springs are an oasis in the hinterland of the Kilimanjaro region, situated 40 kilometers from Moshi. At these idyllic underground springs with the crystal clear, turquoise water, you can enjoy the perfect rest after a strenuous Kilimanjaro climb or adventurous wilderness safari. But also for day-trippers, they are an ideal destination. Whether it's the old, the young, the quiet or the active, the Chemka Hot Springs invite you to linger, swim and explore. The pond is very deep, in some places up to 10 meters, but the water is so clear that you can see the bottom well all the time. On the shore under lush trees you can camp, enjoy your snacks or soak up the sun.

You certainly can’t climb Kilimanjaro in a day, but our day tour to this iconic, snow-capped mountain will give you an excellent taster of why Africa’s highest peak is so popular. During the course of the day, we will follow the popular Marangu Route and walk as far as the first hut – the Mandara – where our picnic lunch will be taken. As other trekkers continue upwards, bound for the summit, we will make the descent again and return to Arusha or Moshi.

Majestic Mount Kilimanjaro is the awe-inspiring landmark of Tanzania but you don’t need to climb it to experience its full beauty and the captivating terrain that surrounds it. Our Sneak Peek of the Peak Hike is a Kilimanjaro day trip that gives you the opportunity to scramble up the first leg of the famed Marangu Route, through rainforest twittering with birdlife and chattering, curious blue monkeys. Watch out for a colobus or two!

Attractions: Montane forest is the main attraction and it start few minutes after crossing the main gate. It is dense forest with a lot of species of plant such as Impatients Kilimanjaro, a flower which is found only at Mount Kilimanjaro. You might also see Blue Monkeys and black and white Colubus Monkeys. NOTE: The Company will provide lunch which will be included in your payment. NOTE: It is possible to take a 3 day, 2 night hike of Machame and Marangu routes. This hike is ideal for people who are not able to climb to the summit because it stays below 4000 meters.

2. Marangu ("Coca Cola") Route Known as the "Coca-Cola" route, the Marangu route is a classic trek on Mount Kilimanjaro. It is the oldest, most well established route. Many favor the Marangu route because it is considered to be the easiest path on the mountain, given its gradual slope. It is also the only route which offers sleeping huts in dormitory style accommodations. The minimum days required for this route is five. Marangu is mostly favored during the rainy season, where the hut accommodations are preferred over wet ground Known as the "Coca-Cola" route, the Marangu route approaches Kilimanjaro from the southeast. It is the oldest, most well established route. Many favor the Marangu route because it is considered to be the easiest path on the mountain, given its gradual slope and direct path.

Starting point at One Bike Shop in the city center. Transfers from your hotel/lodge can be arranged. Our first stop will be Mbuyuni Market, with it’s tasty fruits and vegetables. Then we will ride through the vivid streets of Moshi Town and feel the real beat of the city and it’s people, cause in Africa, everything happens on the streets. We will see big Rihada Mosque and Hindu Temple on our way to the Clock Tower and follow to the Old Train Station, a scenic place for pictures. Next stop is Roman-Catholic Church Christian king, a very important local temple. At the Memorial Market you will see the colorfulness of Africa trough it’s clothes and textiles. The last stop of this intense ride is Moshi Airport where Mount Kilimanjaro and it’s peacks Kibo and Mawenzi wait for us in an open field. A short ride from there take us back to One Bike Shop. Stops for lunch or drinks can be included on the tour.

Head off the tourist trail, and discover Tanzania’s cultural and natural attractions, on this private, full-day tour. Following pickup from your Moshi hotel, venture first to Materuni Village. Discover what local life is like, learn about the area’s cultural heritage, and even enjoy a coffee tour. Then, transfer to the Materuni Waterfalls, where you’ll eat lunch and soak up the scenery.