Moshi, the administrative town of
Kilimanjaro region, in the north of Tanzania, is an attractive
strategically located town. The proximity to Arusha and the changing
landscape often earns it a large share of both local and international
visitors.
What makes Moshi special is the fact that it sits behind one of the
world's most amazing backdrops, the snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro. You
can practically be anywhere in Moshi and feel imposed by the beauty of
the mountain.
First you find yourself drawn to its magnificent landscapes; shopping
malls and banks. The town reveals the lifestyle trends dominated by
friendly townfolks, clean streets and quirky arrays of hangout joints.
It doesn't really matter how you like to spend your day. Moshi and
It's gentle seduction reflected by the neat the roads is bound to offer
you something to suit your taste.
While Moshi has earned itself a reputation as a top-notch business
town, it is also a perfect place for a weekend getaway, luxury, and
escapism.
Moshi enjoys around 300 days of sunshine a year, a friendly and
relaxed tropical lifestyle. It is one of the popular destinations in the
Arusha's backyard. Thanks to its incredible weather and serenity it
provides the perfect place to unwind and there is always something new
to see.
During the rainy season Moshi, with its temperatures dropping
slightly, the landscape undergoes another facelift. Wild flowers nab the
temperate gap, punctuating the scenery changes and underlying plains in
living colour.
Over the past decades, a frequent visitor would notice the
transformation within the sprawling town. Older buildings that were
built over 50 years ago have been brought down to give way to new
buildings with intricate architectural designs. Developers are
out-competing each other constructing offices and homes that offer value
for money and ultimate comfort.
The shopping malls filled with household items, groceries, clothes,
shoes, electrical gadgets and cosmetic products offer a unique shopping
experience. It is common as you walk through the malls to get amused by
the numerous fashion trends and language dialogues. It is a mix of
Arabic and European way of living. One such recent entry in Moshi is the
Kenyan owned Nakumatt brand famed for its stylish and fully-packed
retail supermarkets across East Africa, whetting the appetite of
millions of shoppers.
A famous landmark in town, close to the Central Business District
(CBD), is the famous Mashujaa grounds. Every time a major event is
hosted in the town, the grounds play host to hordes of people who are
come to witness the activities on the grounds.
Moshi plays host to various banks such as CRDB, NMB, NBC, EXIM,
Barclays, KCB, Standard Chartered Bank, Kilimanjaro Co-operative Bank
Limited, Uchumi Commercial Bank, Bank of Africa, Akiba Bank, Mwanga
Community Bank, Azania Bank, Post Bank and Stanbic Bank.
The town depends on the business and friendly attitude of the native
people (Wachagga) to maintain and improve on the banking operations
here. The Wachagga are famous for doing businesses across the country
and in the the region. They travel inland to Kenya, Burundi and Uganda
to trade. Presently, the urban population is estimated to be nearly
200,000 people and a rural population of about 500,000 people.
Moshi lies at an altitude of 890m above sea level. You do not have to
travel too far towards the mountain to feel that you are getting higher
and can feel closer to it. The town is set in a fertile volcanic area,
well fed by streams from the mountain, ideal for Arabica Coffee crops,
the most rewarding local export.
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