With diverse wildlife, spectacular landscape, welcoming people, interesting culture and proximity to towering mountains Kilimanjaro region is one of the sought after destinations in Tanzania. Making it more accessible there is an international airport that serves nearby cities of Arusha and Moshi. A large number of tourists fly business class to Kilimanjaro to explore its beautiful natural surroundings, trying their hands on gut testing adventure options and experience local tradition, culture and delicacies. And those come here find themselves spoilt for choice given its vast range of tourist attractions that include mountains, national parks and conservation areas.
As Kilimanjaro and Mkomazi National parks are situated in vicinity the tourist will find enough destinations to engage themselves for a week or more. Kilimanjaro National Park that houses Mt. Kilimanjaro is known as snow for clad mountains rising above the hills. The park is also an ideal spot for game viewing.
Useful Information
- January February and September are considered good for visiting.
- Malaria is rampant in the region so take anti-malarial drugs and apply mosquito repellent creams.
- ATMs are commonplace so don’t carry large amounts of cash.
In pursuit of visiting Mt. Kilimanjaro, staying in cities of Arusha or Moshi could be a great idea. Arusha is a city of around 400,000 people, and acts as a jumping off point for popular Northern Safari Circuit. Nestled in the foothills of Mount Meru, the city enjoys pleasant weather and greenery. Here one can indulge in an array of activities that includes climbing Mount Meru and embarking on a safari. If you are not inclined to these things, then catching on a movie in Century Cinema and enjoying Coffee Walk could be other options.
On the other hand, Moshi, the capital of Kilimanjaro region is ideal to know splendours of the north. The city is a fine blend of African and Asian influences that you can come through during your visit to the city. Inhabited by three cultural groups the Chagga, the Maasai and Pare, the city is one of the finest examples of cultural diversity in the region.