Journey

The Road to Moshi

Continue from Taveta through the formal Holili border crossing, pass Himo, and reach Moshi beneath Kilimanjaro's southern slopes.

Start

Origin

Taveta

Carry the correct travel documents and confirm current border and vehicle requirements before departure.

Car

Travel leg

Travel times vary with traffic, weather, and road conditions.

Typical duration: 180 minutes

Variable

Gateway point

All travelers must complete the current Kenyan and Tanzanian exit and entry formalities. Border processing time is not included in driving estimates.

About 45 minutes to 1 hour after the border

Route transition

Himo is the junction for Marangu and Lake Chala; continue west on the main road for Moshi.

About 1 to 1.5 hours plus border formalities

Destination

Arrive with enough daylight to orient yourself and reconfirm the next foothill Journey.