Moshi is the main gateway town for climbing Kilimanjaro, and our Nairobi to Moshi shuttle runs daily at 08:00 and 14:00, taking 7–8 hours including the border stop at Namanga and continuing on through Arusha to Moshi.
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Journey time
7–8 hours
If you're heading to Moshi to start a Kilimanjaro trek, the 08:00 departure gives you the best chance of arriving with daylight to spare to meet your trekking company and sort out final gear checks. Hotel pickup in Nairobi is included, and you'll clear Kenyan exit and Tanzanian entry immigration yourself at Namanga, which takes around 45 minutes.
Fares include two bags up to 30 kg each plus a backpack — useful if you're carrying trekking kit — and you can change your date for free up to 12 hours before departure. You'll receive your e-ticket by email immediately after booking.
Journeys typically take 7–8 hours, including the stop to clear immigration at the Namanga border.
Yes, Moshi is where most Kilimanjaro trekking companies are based, and the 08:00 departure is the better choice if you want to arrive with time to spare before your climb briefing.
Yes, the route continues through Arusha to Moshi; your booking confirmation will show the schedule for your travel date.
Two bags up to 30 kg each plus a backpack are included, which is normally enough for trekking kit as well as regular luggage.
Yes, free of charge if you let us know at least 12 hours before your original departure time.
Most travellers do, and it's your responsibility to arrange it before travelling — we recommend sorting this well ahead of your Kilimanjaro trip.
Yes — when M-Pesa checkout is available on the booking form, switch the currency selector to KES or TZS to pay via M-Pesa or Airtel Money.