Moshi is a town just at the foot of Africa’s highest mountain Mount Kilimanjaro. Population in Moshi is currently about 1 000 000. People in the city and around it belongs mainly in Maasai and Chagga tribes. Moshi is located approximately 50 kilometers from Kilimanjaro International Airport. Moshi is also considered the cleanest town in East Africa.
Moshi area produces a lot of corn and beans. Harvesting is once in the year after rainy season. In the higher slopes of the mountain grows bananas and coffee. Moshi town has a relatively stable climate, which is highly controlled by the presence of Mount Kilimanjaro. This, as well as the altitude of the town, about 1 kilometer from sea level, keeps the temperatures lower than at the coastal area.
What to do in Moshi?
When you have free time, there are plenty of things to do in Moshi. If you like sports you can swim, go to the gym, play tennis, squash or even golf. If you are interested in culture, you can learn Masai – jewelry making, batik dying or African dance and drumming. Moshi has also a large number of restaurants, which offer delicacies for all tastes. On weekends you may choose to spend time with either listening to live music or go to nightclubs in Moshi.
