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Rau is a patch of groundwater forest on the southern edge of Moshi and it is almost entirely overlooked. It survives because the water table sits high here — fed by the same Kilimanjaro aquifer that surfaces at Chemka — which supports a closed-canopy forest in country that is otherwise dry.
It is a short, flat, shaded walk. What you get is birds and quiet: this is one of the better birding spots close to Moshi, with turacos, hornbills, greenbuls and a long list of forest species that do not occur in the farmland around it. Blue monkeys are usually about, and there are butterflies in numbers.
The reserve matters ecologically as one of the last remnants of the lowland groundwater forest that once ran along this side of the mountain, and the guides from the local conservation group will explain the pressure it is under from firewood and encroachment.
Two to three hours, easy walking, and about fifteen minutes from central Moshi. It is the cheapest guided nature outing we run and a good early morning before a hot day.
Suitable for families. Tell us ages and we will pace the day accordingly.
Works well for couples; we can arrange a private vehicle.
Popular with solo travellers.
Tell us about any mobility needs and we will adapt where we can — and say so honestly where we cannot.
Missing something? We rent almost all of it — see the equipment list.
Tell us your dates and we will tell you honestly whether it fits — and what it costs for your group size.
The things people usually message to ask — answered here so you do not have to wait for a reply.
It depends how many of you there are, and the reason is simple: one vehicle, one guide and one tank of fuel cost the same whether two of you come or eight. Split further, the price each falls. Only the entrance fee is per head.
Use the group calculator above for your exact number. That figure is the price — nothing is added afterwards.
Private transport and all fuel, a licensed local guide, every park or village entrance fee including VAT, drinking water, and pickup and drop-off at your hotel.
Not included: tips — appreciated, never expected — drinks other than water, and personal items.
Nothing is added at the vehicle door. What you see is what you pay.
Usually yes, if you message tonight. Same-day depends on where you are staying and what you want to do.
Send your dates and group size on WhatsApp and you will get a straight answer — including if the answer is no.
Not on this particular trip. The entrance fee here is a community or village fee, which is the same for everyone — there is no government differential to pass on, so we do not pretend there is one.
On national park trips the saving is real and significant. Ask and we will tell you which.
2 days, including 1 night of accommodation at the tier you choose.
Walks cost the same whatever your passport
≈ 63,000 TSH per person, shared
Prices shown are current starting prices (November 2026). They can rise or fall with the time of year — peak season (late June–October and mid-December–February) is busier and can cost more, the long rains (April–May) and November are quieter and can cost less — and with fuel prices and government park fees. Your exact price is confirmed in writing before you pay anything.
We include everything by default, so there are no surprises on the day. But every inclusion is a choice, not a rule — take out what you don’t need and the price comes down.
Savings are per person for two travellers, worked out from today’s real costs. The calculator below shows your exact price.
4 hours on foot. Staying in Moshi; coffee or tea and a snack included. Want a tuk-tuk or taxi from your hotel, or staying in Arusha? Use the calculator below.
From $24 per person in a group, $28 each for two people and $42 for a solo traveller with a private guide. The price is the same for East Africans and international visitors. It includes a licensed guide, forest entrance, walking guide, coffee or tea and a snack; a tuk-tuk or taxi from your hotel can be added in the calculator.
4 hours on foot.
The entrance fee is already included in every price on this page — you pay nothing extra at the gate. Entrance and local fees on this trip come to about $8 per person (≈ 21,000 TSH). The price also covers forest entrance, walking guide, coffee or tea and a snack. Gate fees are set locally and can change; your written quote always uses the current fee.
Your hotel in Moshi. Staying outside Moshi? The calculator adds transport.
Rau groundwater forest trail; Clock Tower; Mbuyuni market; Old railway station; KNCU coffee house.
Yes. Solo travellers get a private licensed guide, from $42. Many guests book it on an arrival day or a rest day between safaris.
Yes, with a licensed local guide who knows the streets and the people. Keep valuables out of sight, ask before photographing people, and your guide handles any bargaining for you.
Coffee or tea and a snack are included. A lunch box can be added for $15 per person, or your guide can take you to a local restaurant where you pay for what you eat.
Yes. Discounts are available on every package — just ask. Message +255 702 345 991 on WhatsApp with your date and group size; consultation is free, 24/7.
Use the calculator on this page and tap "Send this quote on WhatsApp", or message +255 702 345 991. Consultation is free, 24/7. You pay only after a written confirmation quoting your reference number.
Choose where you are staying, how many of you are walking and how you want to reach the start. The price is worked out from real costs — your licensed guide, entrance fees, coffee and a snack, and transport only if you want it — and you can see every line. Same price for East Africans and international visitors. Send it to us and Shaiya confirms it personally.
Discounts are available on every package — just ask. Estimate from today's fuel and fees. Prices can rise or fall with the season (peak late June–October and mid-December–February; quieter April–May and November), fuel and park fees. Shaiya checks your quote and confirms the final price in writing, within 24 hours — the confirmed price is the price you pay. Consultation is free, 24/7.
Stay safe: our only numbers are +255 702 345 991 and +255 628 553 132. We never ask for verification codes, and never ask you to pay before you receive a written confirmation quoting your reference number.
Airport pickup or drop-off from $75 per vehicle — transfer prices.
| Getting there | 1 person | 2 people | 4 people | 6 people | 8 people | 12 people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuk-tuk (bajaji) hotel pickup & dropEveryone — same price for locals and visitors | $42 | $28 | $24 | $21 | $21 | $21 |
| Taxi with driver (half day)Everyone — same price for locals and visitors | $60 | $38 | $33 | $27 | $28 | $27 |
| Toyota AlphardEveryone — same price for locals and visitors | $155 | $85 | $50 | $59 | $48 | $48 |
| Toyota CoasterEveryone — same price for locals and visitors | $273 | $144 | $79 | $58 | $47 | $38 |
One licensed guide for every 8 walkers. Included: forest entrance, walking guide, coffee or tea and a snack, drinking water, and transport if you choose it. Not included: lunch (add it in the calculator), tips and shopping.
Questions about dates, prices, fitness, kids, weather or anything else in Tanzania. A licensed local guide answers you personally, day or night.
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