Tanzania Travel

Accommodation is one of the major components of your travel. It plays the role of compensating for your home. Moshi being a small town in the foothills of Mt. Kilimanjaro and not very far from the Northern National Parks, many tourists start their trip from here.

Many accommodation outlets are available ranging from upscale to camping sites in and around the town. It is always better to book earlier because the best ones are usually full during peak seasons. I’m sure you wouldn’t want nasty surprises after you arrive.

I listed top 15 hotels in Moshi Tanzania below.
Note 1: The list is my personal perception and not endorsed by any authorities.
Note 2: They don’t have to rate in the same order.

1) Protea Aishi Lodge: About 4 kms from the centre of the town. Located beside a rivulet, Beautiful ambience, solar powered hot pool, in-house restaurant and well maintained hotel. Right choice if you are taking a break between safaris and/or climbs.

2) Kilimakyaro Lodge: Situated in a serene location in the outskirts of the main town, this lodge is one you will fall in love with. The fantastic view of Mt. Kilimanjaro from this place is what takes me there more often. In-house restaurant serves basic continental food and their antique collection will keep you occupied till the food arrives. Swimming pool, baby pool, large garden, geese, flowers will entice you.

3) Impala hotel: Situated in Shanty town i.e; about 3 kms from the town centre is a nice cozy place. In-house restaurant serves Indian cuisine and english breakfast. Swimming pool, TV, experienced staff are specialities. in the room will keep y. Will suit both tourists and business travellers.

4) Sal Salinero Villa: This hotel is also situated in Shanty town, pretty close to Impala hotel. Restaurant serves Indian & continental food. Cozy rooms, fantastic interiors, swimming pool, lovely garden & flowers will make your stay comfortable and enjoyable.

5) Ameg Hotel: Another lodge in Shanty Town of Moshi Tanzania. Nicely spaced rooms with lot of public area. In-house restaurant serves continental and Indian cuisine. Swimming pool

6) Bristol cottages: In the town, well maintained cozy property. Personalized service and pretty close to bus stop, bank, forex, shops etc. Bed & breakfast services available.

7) Mountain Inn: This property is owned by a tour operator “Shah Tours”, who specialize in mountain climbing. If you book your tour with them, you will inevitably stay here before the climb. Cozy rooms, Indian & continental cuisine, swimming pool, sauna, beautiful garden are monitored 24/7 by well experienced staff.

Kindoroko: This 2 storied building on the main road (Called as the double road) is pretty close to the market, shops and curios. Suits a budget traveller’s budget.

9) Kilimanjaro Crane Hotels: Within the town but not on the noisy roads.

10) Parkview Hotel: Recently built property situated within the town facing Uhuru park. Shops, market, bank are situated at walkable distance.

11) Leopard Hotel: In the town. A 3 storied building with Market and shops are pretty close. In-house F&B service available.

12) Zebra Hotel: 5 storied building on the other side of the main road which cuts off some noise. This hotel is revently constructed and well maintained.

13) Uhuru Hostel: situated a little into Shanty town, it falls slighlty far from the main town. But if you are looking for longer stay or just want to relax and tight on budget, this IS the place for you. African & international cuisine is served in the F&B outlet. Children park with chairs for the adults in open air style attracts not just tourists but also the local residents.

14) YMCA: They are situated close to town. Large swimming pool and other sports facilities will keep you occupied. This also provides you the opportunity to meet some residents. F&B serves african cuisine.

15) Keys Hotel: Slightly away from the town means quiet atmosphere for this hotel. Has been in business for long time, hence reliable.

This is my perception of the top 15 accommodations in Moshi Tanzania. If you are interested to learn more about the place, read this article titled “Moshi Tanzania - the foothills of Mt. Kilimanjaro”

Its all about the enticing landscape called Tanzania, the majestic mt.kilimanjaro, untamed wilderness and unexplored serenity.

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There are so many things you have to take care of before traveling. Here is a checklist which will be helpful.

PRE-DEPARTURE
Read the Travel Advisory for your destination
Passport
Visa
Health Documentation
Transportation Tickets
Emergency Information
Insurance

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Eco Wonders

The immense and diverse geographical setting of the country nestles numerous of naturally affluent locations that can better be called as Eco wonders of India. Abundant of Eco locations like beaches of Kerala and Goa, Thar desert, Ghats like Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats, Dal lake and Sambhar lake, Himalayan and Nilgiri range of hills, Tea garden of Darjeeling, Assam and Nilgiri hills, waterfalls of Abbey and Jog, rivers like Ganga, Yamuna and Brahmputra are few to name among the heaps of Eco wonders of India. These locations are origin to many sightseeing Eco tourist places which has become some of the most sought after destination for tourist all over the world.

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• Bateleur
• Cuckoos
• Hornbills
• Owls
• Vultures
• Flamingos
• Bee-Eater
• Ducks
• Kingfishers
• Shrikes
• Barbets
• Weavers
• Storks
• Falcons
• Blue Crane
• Herons
• Ostrich
• Turacos
• Woodpeckers
• Rollers
• Birds of Prey at Londolozi
• Swallows and Swifts

Bird watching, also called birding, is a recreational pastime which involves observing wild birds in their natural habitat. There are a number of reasons to participate in bird watching, but most birders say that they simply enjoy the opportunity to go outside, learn about nature, and spend time with people who have like interests.

Humans have been identifying and observing birds for centuries, in an attempt to become more knowledgeable about the natural world. Modern birders restrict their identifications to photographs and drawings, but in former centuries, birders also shot and mounted birds that they identified in the wild. One of the most famous bird watchers, John Jacob Audubon, killed hundreds of birds, including many new species, and brought them back to life in vivid and unique drawings which were published in 1840 to great public acclaim.
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LANGUAGE
English is widely spoken but a few words of Swahili can be useful and will be appreciated greatly by locals.

MONEY
Major foreign currencies - particularly US$ - and travelers cheques are accepted and are convertible at banks and bureaux de change in the main towns and tourist areas. Credit cards are not widely accepted and carry poor exchange rates. Some banks in Arusha, Dar es Salaam and Moshi offer ATM facilities against International credit cards, but ATMs are not available elsewhere. Visitors may be expected to pay in foreign currency for game parks. Don’t change money in the street.
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Christianity and Islam are the predominant religions of Tanzania. About 40-45% of the population practice Christianity, about 35-40% practice Islam. The rest of the population adhere to traditional beliefs, most of which centre around ancestor worship and nature-based animism. Most Christians live on the mainland, where missionary stations and schools reach deep into the continent. Islam is the major religion of the coastal areas but is also practiced further inland along the old caravan routes.

Religion plays a large part in the daily life of Tanzanians. In Christian areas, families attend church together dressed in their Sunday best. Church services always involve singing and the hymns – often sung in complex harmonies – spill out to the streets outside. Easter and Christmas are major events in Tanzania, with services and celebrations often extending far into the day and night. The lunar month of Ramadan is an important time for Muslims around the country, who fast from food and drink from sunrise to sunset. After Ramadan comes the Eid, a time of feasting and festivity for the whole community. Tanzania’s Asian religious minority includes Hindus, Sikhs, and Ismailis.

Tanzania is home to some of the most incredible tribal diversity in Africa. The country includes all of the major ethnic and linguistic groups on the continent – an amazingly varied population to inhabit a single country.

Home to approximately 120 tribal groups, most of these comprise small communities that are gradually being assimilated into the larger population due to changes in land use and the economic draw of city life. Tribal diversity is prized and far from being a source of division, Tanzanians place a high value on their country’s multicultural heritage. Over the past few years, cultural tourism has become an increasing attraction for visitors from around the world and visits to tribal villages are often a highlight of safari itineraries.
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