Rau Forest Reserve
Kilimanjaro & Moshi, Tanzania
About
A patch of groundwater forest near Moshi popular for gentle nature and birdwatching walks.
Opening hours
- Monday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Where it is
Getting to & around Kilimanjaro & Moshi
From other cities: JRO handles domestic jets from Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar, while regular buses and shuttles connect Moshi with Arusha, Dar es Salaam and Nairobi.
Getting around: Around Moshi, daladalas, bajaji and taxis cover the town and slopes, and climbing operators transfer trekkers directly to the park gates.
Full getting-there guideMore in Kilimanjaro & Moshi
National Park
Kilimanjaro National Park
The protected mountain itself, with its gates, forest trails and iconic snow-capped summit.
Tourist Attraction
Marangu village
A green Chagga settlement of coffee farms and waterfalls, home to the classic Marangu route gate.
Tourist Attraction
Materuni Waterfall
A spectacular waterfall reached on a scenic hike through coffee plantations near Moshi.
Swimming Pool
Kikuletwa (Chemka) Hot Springs
A turquoise, palm-shaded natural pool ideal for a refreshing swim after a climb.