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DAY TRIPS
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Here are a few ideas for trips which can be made in a day from Moshi, with your own vehicle or with a tour operator/guide. Key: D = Direction from Moshi T = Driving time |
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Njoro (Rau) Forest - East from Moshi town. |
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| Lake Chala A crater lake on the Kenyan border, fed from Kilimanjaro. The Kilimanjaro Chala Lodge is a delirect building site. Camping permitted, friendly service, ask masai guide to take you to lake shore. sodas available. Directions: East almost to Hingili border post, then a left turn, local guide advisable, or ask directions as often as you can. Road nearly impassable in rainy conditions. Crocodile attacks reported in the lake. T: 1 hour. |
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| Chemka Springs
(10 km south of Boma ya Ngombe) Fascinating springs in beautiful surroundings. Camping permitted, visitors pay a development fee to village (Tshs 2,000 each) for a visit. Great swimming against strong flow of water, constant temperature of 28 degrees C. Please note that one young lady was attacked by a crocodile some years ago and tragically died. A commemoration plague can be seen near the spring. Ask villagers to take you to show the river, where on some days crocodiles can be seen basking in the sun. Crocodiles are dangerous animals! |
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| Kibosho Visit the Catholic Cathedral or walk in the shamba's and forest. There are many large Catholic and Lutheran churches on the mountain which tell interesting stories (?). Kidia is the oldest German church in Tanzania. Kibosho: D: 15km (North) past International School or KCMC, T: 30minutes. |
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| Marangu Walking in the national park with a guide (waterfalls/Mandara). Also a waterfall near the P.O. (at the turn-off to the national park). D: Dar/Hingili road (East), T: 40minutes/1hr (for national park). |
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Mkomazi Game Reserve |
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| Mandara (1st Hut,
Mt. Kilimanjaro) Drive to Marangu gate, take a guide and walk up to the first hut on the Marangu Route. A tough, full-day's walk; wear good boots. You will need to pay $25 per person, for entry into the park. D: Dar - Taveta Road (East) to National Park Gate, T: 1hour. |
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| Nyumba ya Mungu reservoir A great place for birds, with fishing settlements around the lake. D: South to Mwanga(Dar road) turn right for Lang'ata, T: 1½hours. |
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| TPC Sugar Cane Plantation A nice drive (if you like endless fields of sugar cane), especially when the flame trees along the access road are in blossom. The road can take you to Nyumba ya Mungu reservoir. There is an excellent golf course with a club house which serves lunch. Visitors welcome. D: South past Kibo Breweries, T: 50minutes. |
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Lake Duluti |
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| Makoa Farm Tel: 0754 312896 Half day riding safari with picnic |
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