Kilimanjaro district, Tanzania

Places to visit near Moshi

Moshi is a city in Kilimanjaro district, Tanzania, home to about 156,959 people. Within 50 km by road there are 155 places to visit — 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 63 churches, 6 forts & heritage and 8 waterfalls. The must-see places are Materuni Waterfall (17 km), Kikuletwa Hot Spring (23 km) and Kilimanjaro National Park (38 km).

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Moshi, Tanzania
Moshi, Kilimanjaro district, Tanzania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Moshi at a glance

Location
Kilimanjaro district, Tanzania
Population
about 156,959
Coordinates
3.3500° S, 37.3333° E
Places within 50 km
155 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Moshi

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Moshi: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Moshi

89 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Moshi. The closest is Moshi (20 km); the best-known is Furtwängler Glacier (39 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Moshi

63 churches within 100 km of Moshi. The closest is St. Margaret's (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Moshi

24 forts & heritage within 100 km of Moshi. The closest is St. Margaret's Church (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Moshi

18 waterfalls within 100 km of Moshi. The closest is Materuni Waterfall (17 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Parks near Moshi

15 parks within 100 km of Moshi. The closest is Outdoor Basketball Court (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Moshi

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Moshi. The closest is Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania (2 km); the best-known is Kilimanjaro National Park (38 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Moshi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 86 km on the road.

  1. Start in Moshi
  2. 1 km St. Margaret's Church · heritage site, Kilimanjaro
  3. 37 km Kilimanjaro National Park · national park, Kilimanjaro
  4. 5 km Furtwängler Glacier · viewpoint, Kilimanjaro
  5. 26 km Materuni Waterfall · waterfall, Kilimanjaro
  6. 15 km Askari · heritage site, Kilimanjaro
  7. 2 km Back to Moshi

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How to reach Moshi

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    Within 15 km of Moshi

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Moshi by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints3089Moshi (20 km)
    Churches6363St. Margaret's (1 km)
    Forts & heritage624St. Margaret's Church (1 km)
    Waterfalls818Materuni Waterfall (17 km)
    Parks1515Outdoor Basketball Court (1 km)
    Other attractions1011Attraction (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens711Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs111Ighuwa Lya Boloti ( Boloti Lake) (32 km)
    Caves55Sieny Caves (22 km)
    Museums15Chagga Live Museum (25 km)
    Mosques & dargahs44Masjid Al-Haqq,(salaf) (1 km)
    Treks33Mweka (28 km)
    Temples22Sri Gurdwara Sahib Moshi (1 km)
    Buddhist sites01Sikh Temple (89 km)

    Moshi: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Moshi?

    Materuni Waterfall (waterfall, about 17 km), St. Margaret's Church (heritage site, about 1 km), Askari (heritage site, about 2 km), Kikuletwa Hot Spring (attraction, about 23 km), Kilimanjaro National Park (national park, about 38 km), Furtwängler Glacier (viewpoint, about 39 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Moshi?

    155 places on Spotwander: 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 63 churches, 6 forts & heritage, 8 waterfalls, 15 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Moshi?

    Moshi, about 20 km by road; Ngangu (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Moshi?

    St. Margaret's, about 1 km by road; KKKT-Moshi Mjini (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Moshi?

    St. Margaret's Church, about 1 km by road; Askari (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Moshi?

    Start in Moshi, visit St. Margaret's Church, then Kilimanjaro National Park, then Furtwängler Glacier, then Materuni Waterfall, then Askari, and drive back — about 86 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Moshi?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Moshi

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Moshi’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Moshi on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.