The capital of the densely populated Kilimanjaro region sits at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro and makes a good introduction to the splendors of the north. It’s a low-key place with an appealing blend of

African and Asian influences and a prosperous feel, due in large part to its being the center of one of Tanzania’s major coffee-growing regions. Virtually all visitors are here to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro or to recover after having done so. Yet there's much more to do, including cultural tours and hikes on the mountain's lower slopes.

Shopping In Moshi

Moshi Mamas

Cloth and a small collection of other craft items made by the cooperative's members. It's signposted on Boma Rd but about 100m up an arcade, past Riverside Kitenge local craft cooperative run by, as the name suggests, a handful of friendly local mamas, this place sells beadwork,