Top Moshi Outdoor Activities - page 2

Discover the day-to-day life of the Chagga tribe as you bike around the villages situated at Mount Kilimanjaro's base. Alongside a private guide, don your cycling gear and enjoy a moderately difficult ride through banana and coffee plantations. Ride through the towns of Moshi, Kibosho, and Lyamungo for a closer look at the farming lifestyle, with Mt. Kilimanjaro serving as the backdrop to your tour.

On this trip, you will hike on the Marangu Route with one night at Mandara Hut and towards Horombo Hut before returning to Mandara for lunch and then hiking back. You will NOT reach the summit. All short treks are offered on a private basis, and you can start on any day of the year. The short treks are geared for people who like to hike but reaching the summit isn't a "must do", and allow one to experience the excitement of hiking on the highest peak on the African continent. All trekking inside of the Tanzania National Park require the services of a certified Kilimanjaro guide, and the Marangu route is the only route where short treks are allowed. For an overnight hike you will stay at the park huts.

While many people simply see Moshi as a jumping-off point for visiting Mount Kilimanjaro, this town has plenty to offer on its own, as you'll quickly learn on this small-group tour. Your guide will show you town highlights such as the local market, teach you about typical dishes from the area, and show you historical spots such as the city's old railway station.

This two day tour to the Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania offers a multitude of memorable experiences in a short amount of time. The Safari flying visit allows you to explore one of Africa’s seven natural wonders – the Ngorongoro Crater and the Tarangire National Park which boasts many species of vegetation and animals. Tarangire is known for their endless plains of savannah and their immense elephant herds. You will be introduced to the infamous big five and marvel at the colossal landscape of the crater in Ngorongoro.

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!

On this tour, we ride through the main streets and the city’s surroundings. You will see landmarks, local art, clothing shops, food markets, restaurants, bars, and useful services for travelers. Come with us and dive into the vivid life of Moshi!

Nestled in the patchwork foothills of magnificent Kilimanjaro lies the beautiful village of Materuni, home to our Chagga friends and famous for its aromatic, rich coffee. On this fragrant and fun day out you’ll hike the short but challenging route to the Materuni Falls and you can stand under the waters as they cascade into a tranquility pool that’s safe for bathing. And you’ll want to jump straight in – after getting sweaty (ok, glowing) from your hike, there’s nothing more soothing than floating in the cool waters from Kilimanjaro mountain. On the way to/from the waterfalls you will get a chance to get in a local bar for Banana wine/beer testing. Next you'll get a chance to make your own cup of coffee the proper way and you’ll find out the secret to the perfect cup of coffee from the local Chagga people. Enjoy your local hot lunch then we will say goodbye and start going back to Moshi town from this memorable experience !

we are a locally owned tour operator with excellent knowledge of the activities around the region. We are more than equipped to give the client one of the best experiences in the area whilst giving them competitive prices. Our tours are done by local guides, which in return will help in in-depth knowledge sharing of the culture, and also you will experience the true Chagga experience. Our guide will walk with you to the Materuni waterfalls while explaining what makes Chagga people interesting. He will point out the Chagga food farming, how they live, and even what the majority love to do for fun. In terms of sightings, you will see the Materuni village, the mountain view sight of Moshi and on a good day when there is no cloud on the mountain, you will see Kilimanjaro.

Experience the thrill of climbing Africa’s highest peak with this 6-day Kilimanjaro hiking tour. Taking the Machame route, the most popular route up the mountain due to its acclimatization profile, your guide will ensure you make it through this challenging but rewarding experience. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience. With amazing views and a real sense of accomplishment to be found, this is an experience you won’t forget.

Discover a traditional Tanzanian village that rests at the edge of Mount Kilimanjaro on this tour to Materuni. Explore the village with your guide and see what day-to-day life is like in a village where most people work for coffee farms. Learn how coffee is grown, from bean to cup, and sample a traditional cup of joe before refreshing in the natural pools of the Materuni Waterfalls.

Spend a day in nature on this tour, which will take you to a waterfall, a hot spring, and a coffee farm. Your driver will pick you up and take you to Materuni, where you'll hike up to Materuni Waterfalls. You'll then visit a coffee farm, where you'll get to roast your own beans, before heading to Kikuletwa Hot Springs for a bit of swimming and relaxation.

Combine the wonder of a safari with the thrill of mountain biking on this tour. You'll head from Moshi to West Kilimanjaro, where you'll bike through beautiful wilderness expanses that provide a home to all sorts of wildlife. Creatures you might see include zebras, impalas, giraffes, and wildebeest, plus all sorts of birds.

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro via the 7-day Machame Route provides significant challenges but comes with great rewards upon completion. Rather than making one long journey from Barranco to Barafu in a single trekking expedition, this journey splits it into two days; resulting in a shorter climb prior to summiting - which is crucial as starting at midnight leaves little time for sleep before what will undoubtedly bethe most difficult part of ascent . Having an easier preceding hike gives climbers more energy and stamina when they need it most.

The tree is used by the traditional healers from the nearby communities for Rituals and medicinal purposes using the bark of the tree. Some peoples believe that the tree can be used to chase away the evil spirit. The forest walk also involves visiting and if interested taking part in our conservation initiative on either spending 30-45 minutes in our tree nurseries watering and managing young seedlings or plant some trees to help to conserve the forest. From the edge of the forest in the southern part, the hike can be extended to the rice farms where the local farmers conduct an irrigation farming system to more than 3000 ha of rice plots.

Nestled in the patchwork foothills of magnificent Kilimanjaro lies the beautiful village of Materuni, home to our Chagga friends and famous for its aromatic, rich coffee. On this fragrant and fun day out you’ll hike the short but challenging route to the Materuni Falls and you can stand under the waters as they cascade into a tranquility pool that’s safe for bathing. And you’ll want to jump straight in – after getting sweaty (ok, glowing!) from your hike, there’s nothing more soothing than floating in the cool waters. Next you'll get a chance to make your own cup of coffee the proper way and you’ll find out the secret to the perfect cup of coffee from the local Chagga people. Enjoy your packed lunch after your swim and get ready to get back to town from this memorable experience of Materuni village.

Mountain biking in West Kilimanjaro is a fun and thrilling way to experience one of the Tanzania’s great game reserves. If you’re reasonably fit, are confident on a bike and have a sense of adventure, then cycling through this great wilderness area is an awesome experience. Imagine the thrill of pedaling along red dirt roads, feeling the sun on your back, surrounded by endless spectacular horizons when, suddenly, you spot a herd of zebra, Impala, wildebeest,. grazing in the distance. No matter how many more wild animals you see during your holiday, you’ll never forget your first sighting of wild animals in their natural habitat.

ABOUT NGORONGORO NATIONAL PARK Few safari destinations deliver the same experience as the Ngorongoro Crater. There are bigger and wilder parks but if you want some of the easiest and most rewarding game viewing in East Africa; one with Ngorongoro Crater never never disappoints. A can't-miss destination on Tanzania's star-studded Northern Safari Circuit, the Ngorongoro Crater offers a classic Big 5 safari experience in the unique setting of an ancient volcanic caldera. Home to some 30 000 animals, the crater's surprisingly diverse habitats are revealed on an Ngorongoro safari on all-day guided game drives; the scenery is spectacular, predators are abundant and it's not unusual to see the Big 5 in a single day.

We will ride through Tpc sugar cane plantation area with its small farms and houses. You’ll cycle past schools, mosques and churches. Your journey takes you to the nearby rice fields, where you’ll make a stop and if you wish can lend a helping hand to the field workers. Afterwards you will have a better understanding how much hard work goes into one sack of rice. Enriched with this intense experience we visit a local family for lunch. Rice is one of the main components of meals in Tanzania and you will have the chance to taste it at their house in a traditional meal called Pilau. Get indulged by the hospitality of the local family while you sit at their veranda and share a meal and thoughts about life with them. All fuelled, you continue the bike ride through the Rau Forest, a natural beauty just behind the city of Moshi. Watch out for colobus monkeys in the tree crowns with their long fluffy tails.

Hike Mount Kilimanjaro with other advanced hikers on this week-long group tour. Ascend the difficult Machame Route in the company of a guide. Enjoy included meals and lodging at camps along the way. Scramble up Lava Tower and admire the landscape from the summit and views of the Shira Plateau.

More than just a hike, come learn about the culture of tribes that make up Tanzania as you traverse the Lemosho route to Mt. Kilimanjaro’s summit. Witness dramatic scenery and native Tanzanian flora and fauna while climbing and relax at each stop with porters and cooks to look after you.

Arusha National Park is a national park, as you can tell from its name, close to Arusha, which makes it perfect for a day trip to see giraffes, buffaloes, and other wild animals. Arusha National Park is also a perfect place for a walking safari. Getting close and personal to wildlife is truly thrilling and an amazing experience. At the end, you will also reach a beautiful waterfall descending from Mount Meru.

This private tour takes you into Tanzania’s nature, visiting the Materuni Waterfalls, to a local coffee farm, for a soak in the Kikuletwa Hot Springs, and learning about Maasai culture from the locals. Your guide will take care of all the logistics, so you don’t need to do any of that. Lunch and a bottle of wine are also included, so you can stay energized and enjoy your day out.

This very remarkable Waterfall is one of the tallest in the area, spewing crystal clear glacier water 80m into its basin. The lovely and attractive path leading to Materuni Waterfall is located 2400m above sea level. It crosses through valleys and hills covered by tropical rainforest, past coffee, banana and avocado “shambas”, the Kiswahili word for farms. On a clear day, great views of Kibo and Moshi town can be seen. The hike to the base of the Waterfall can be demanding at some point and hiking boots are recommended especially during wet seasons. As this trip is so close to Moshi town it is ideal for those people with limited time but who would still like to see some of the nature and beauty that this region of Tanzania has to offer.

Choose to make the most out of your adventure to Mt. Kilimanjaro and travel with trusted guides during this hiking trip. Allow yourself to be led on a trek up the mountain, stopping along the way to take breaks if needed. Take in the views of the landscape as you go and keep a look out for the wildlife that calls the mountain home.