Arriving in Moshi: airport, transfers and hotels
Fly into Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), about an hour's drive from Moshi, and arrive at least one full day before your climb, or two days if you are renting a lot of gear. I can arrange your airport pick-up and drop-off and your hotel nights before and after the climb. Prices vary, so message me before your trip and I'll confirm them.
Key facts
- Airport
- Kilimanjaro International (JRO), about an hour from Moshi
- Arrive
- At least one full day before the climb
- Transfers and hotels
- Arranged by Joseph on request
- Transfer prices
- They vary: message Joseph before your trip and he confirms them
[DECISION FOR THE SITE OWNER: this guide overlaps the trail note “Arriving and leaving”. Keep this page as a short summary that links to the note (as now), or merge the two into one page and redirect the other URL?]
Which airport should I fly into?
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is the closest airport to the mountain, about an hour’s drive from Moshi. More on flights and connections in Arriving and leaving.
How far is each park gate from Moshi?
Transport from your hotel to the gate and back is included in every route price.
| Route | Start gate | Drive from Moshi |
|---|---|---|
| Machame | Machame Gate | About 45 minutes |
| Marangu | Marangu Gate | About 1 hour |
| Umbwe | Umbwe Gate | About 1 hour |
| Rongai | Rongai Gate (Nale Moru) | About 2 hours, including a permit stop at Marangu |
| Northern Circuit | Londorossi Gate | About 3 hours |
| Lemosho | Lemosho Gate (via Londorossi) | [NEEDS JOSEPH: drive time] |
What do transfers and hotels cost?
Airport transfers and hotels
Optional, on top of the climb. Prices vary, so message me before your trip and I'll confirm them.
| Extra | Price |
|---|---|
| Airport pick-up, JRO to Moshi | On request |
| Airport drop-off, Moshi to JRO | On request |
| Hotel, night before the climb | On request |
| Hotel, night after the climb | On request |
| Extra rest day in Moshi | On request |
Where should I stay in Moshi?
[NEEDS JOSEPH: the hotels you use for climbers, from simple to comfortable, with rough prices per night.]
What should I sort out before I fly?
Visa, a yellow fever certificate if you need one, travel insurance and the right US dollar notes: the checklist is at the end of Arriving and leaving.
Questions people ask
Which airport is closest to Kilimanjaro?
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), about an hour's drive from Moshi.
How early should I arrive before my climb?
At least the day before your climb starts. Two days before is ideal, especially if you are renting a lot of gear.
Can Joseph arrange my airport transfer?
Yes. I can arrange your airport pick-up and drop-off and hotel nights before and after the climb. Prices vary, so message me before your trip and I'll confirm them.
Where should I stay in Moshi?
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