Moshi

Moshi is a city in the Kilimanjaro Region that sits below a major volcano and serves as a travel hub for visitors heading to the mountain. The streets are filled with coffee shops, shops, and markets where people buy, sell, and gather daily.

German colonists established a military post here in 1893, which led to the city's early growth. A railway connection came later and linked the city to other regions.

The Chagga people shape daily life through coffee growing and trading at local markets throughout the city. Their knowledge of mountain agriculture runs deep and influences how the community works and gathers.

The international airport nearby brings visitors into the city or toward mountain trekking routes. Within the city, minibuses and taxis move around to connect different neighborhoods and areas.

The name comes from smoke patterns that rise from the mountain slopes. This connection ties the city's identity directly to the volcano that towers above it.

Location: Kilimanjaro Region

Location: Moshi Municipal District

Elevation above the sea: 830 m

Website: http://moshimc.go.tz

GPS coordinates: -3.34865,37.34352

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:14