Mount Kilimanjaro
Africa's highest mountain, a huge volcano with a snow-capped summit. Trekkers climb it over several days, crossing rainforest, moorland, rock and ice-streaked high ground.
Moshi (Mount Kilimanjaro)
Climbs of Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain, usually start from this town at its foot.
Attractive locations
Kilimanjaro National Park
The protected area around the upper slopes of Kilimanjaro, from rainforest to the summit. Beyond climbing, the lower forest has colobus monkeys and rewarding day walks.
Uhuru Peak
The highest point on Kilimanjaro and in Africa, on the rim of the Kibo crater. Climbers aim to reach it around sunrise, where a sign marks the summit.
Materuni Waterfalls
A tall waterfall reached on a short forest walk through Chagga farming villages on Kilimanjaro's lower slopes. Many day tours also visit a local home to see how coffee is prepared.
Lake Chala
A deep, blue-green crater lake on the Kenya border, set in a steep volcanic bowl. Visitors can walk the rim, swim in the water or paddle a kayak.
Kikuletwa Hot Springs
A cluster of warm, clear spring-fed pools shaded by palm trees. It is a popular spot for a relaxed swim after a hot, dusty drive or trek.
Airports
Kilimanjaro International Airport JRO
It is about 31 km in a straight line from Moshi (Mount Kilimanjaro).
Arusha Airport ARK
It is about 79 km in a straight line from Moshi (Mount Kilimanjaro).
Scams and safe taxis
Taxi and scam advice for this country is on the Tanzania page
Weather by month
Each month shows its average temperature in °C and its mm of rain per month.
- Jan25.7 °C52 mm
- Feb26.3 °C49 mm
- Mar25.7 °C85 mm
- Apr24.1 °C122 mm
- May22.4 °C87 mm
- Jun21.3 °C19 mm
- Jul21.0 °C11 mm
- Aug22.0 °C14 mm
- Sep23.5 °C17 mm
- Oct24.5 °C60 mm
- Nov24.7 °C99 mm
- Dec25.0 °C85 mm
Driest months: Jul, Aug, Sep. Wettest months: Apr, May, Nov.
Costs
Prices here are about 28% of US prices (World Bank, 2024). This compares a country's overall prices, not the cost of a trip.
Who can help
Emergency
112. Your safari operator or hotel can give you local police and ambulance numbers.
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Tanzania Red Cross Society
Helps with: Tanzania's national Red Cross society, with headquarters in Dar es Salaam. Its site lists a hotline, said to run 24 hours a day, and a separate counselling service line.
Who qualifies: People in Tanzania who need to reach the Red Cross, including its hotline or counselling line.
Phone: 0800 750 150
Email: [email protected]
Address: Mwai Kibaki Road, Plot No. 53, Block C, Mikocheni B, P.O. Box 1133, Dar es Salaam
un agency
International Organization for Migration (IOM) Tanzania
Helps with: The UN migration agency's country office in Dar es Salaam. Contact it about migration matters in Tanzania.
Who qualifies: Migrants and organisations working on migration. It is not a help service for ordinary tourists.
Phone: +255 689 103 096
Email: [email protected]
Address: Plot 17 Ruhinde Rd, Kinondoni, P.O. Box 9270, Dar es Salaam
embassy
Foreign embassies and high commissions in Tanzania (official list)
Helps with: For a lost passport or serious trouble, contact your own country's embassy or high commission. The Tanzanian foreign ministry lists missions in Dar es Salaam with postal addresses, phones and emails.
Who qualifies: Citizens of each country, through their own embassy or high commission.
local government
Emergency number 112 (police, ambulance and fire)
Helps with: Reaches police, ambulance and fire services. UK government travel advice lists this number.
Who qualifies: Anyone in the country, including visitors.
Phone: 112