Walking tours · Arusha & Moshi

See Arusha and Moshi on foot, with someone who lives here.

City walks through markets, museums and coffee houses, and short guided hikes to waterfalls and forest — 3 to 5 hours, with a licensed local guide. From $10 per person, and the same price whether you are Tanzanian, East African or visiting from abroad.

  • Licensed guide, 1 for every 8 walkers
  • Coffee or tea & a snack included
  • Start at the Clock Tower or your hotel
  • Any day, morning or afternoon
  • Discounts available — just ask
Discounts availableEvery package can be discounted — just ask. Tell Shaiya your dates and group; consultation is free, 24/7.Ask for a discount

City walks

Street life, markets, history and coffee — flat, easy and right in town.

Arusha 3–4 hours on foot

Arusha City Walking Tour

Clock Tower — said to be halfway between Cairo and Cape Town · Old German Boma — Natural History Museum · Uhuru Torch monument · Arusha Declaration Museum · Central Market (Soko Kuu)

Group
$14
2 people
$21
Solo
$30

Starts: Arusha Clock Tower, or your hotel

Moshi 3 hours on foot

Moshi Town Walking Tour

Clock Tower · Old railway station (1912) with Kilimanjaro behind it · Moshi Central Market (Mbuyuni) · KNCU coffee house — coffee with the locals · Askari monument

Group
$10
2 people
$13
Solo
$22

Starts: Moshi Clock Tower, or your hotel

Nature walks & short hikes

Waterfalls, forest and coffee farms, a short drive out of town.

Arusha 4–5 hours, about 2–3 hours walking

Napuru Waterfalls Hike

20-minute drive up Mount Meru’s slopes · Forest trail and river crossings · Napuru waterfall (about 78 m) · Local coffee on the way down

Group
$36
2 people
$44
Solo
$67

Starts: Your hotel in Arusha

Moshi 4–5 hours, about 2 hours walking

Mailisita Waterfall Hike

Short drive out of Moshi · Trail through banana and coffee farmland · Mailisita (Paradise) waterfall and natural pool · Swim if you like — bring a towel

Group
$54
2 people
$98
Solo
$173

Starts: Your hotel in Moshi

Why walk with a local guide?

You could walk these streets alone. With a guide you understand them — and you are left alone by the touts.

  • Stories, not just sights. Why Moshi is built around a railway, what the Arusha Declaration changed, how tanzanite is graded.
  • Fair prices. Your guide bargains for you in the markets and tells you honestly when a price is right.
  • Easy and safe. Flat streets at your pace, a guide who knows everyone, and advice on photos and valuables.
  • Perfect filler days. Arrival day, departure day, or a rest day between safaris and Kilimanjaro.

Walking tour questions

How much is a walking tour in Arusha or Moshi?

From $10 per person in a group. Two people and solo travellers pay a little more per person because the guide is shared by fewer people. Every walk page has a calculator with the exact price. The price is the same for East Africans and international visitors.

How long are the walks?

City walks take 3 to 4 hours on foot. Nature walks take 4 to 6 hours including the short drive out of town.

Where do the walks start?

City walks start at the Clock Tower in Arusha or Moshi, or at your hotel. A tuk-tuk (bajaji) or taxi from your hotel can be added. Nature walks start with a pickup at your hotel.

Can I join as a solo traveller?

Yes. You get a private licensed guide. Many solo travellers book a walk on their arrival day or between safaris.

What is included?

A licensed local guide (one for every 8 walkers), entrance fees on the route, drinking water, and coffee or tea with a snack. Lunch can be added. Transport is included when you choose it.

Are the walks safe?

Yes. Your guide knows the streets and the people, keeps a comfortable pace and helps with bargaining and photos. Keep valuables out of sight, as in any city.

Are discounts available?

Yes. Discounts are available on every walk and package — just ask on WhatsApp or call +255 702 345 991. Consultation is free, 24/7.

How do I book?

Message +255 702 345 991 on WhatsApp with your date, the number of people and where you are staying, or send a quote from any walk page. Consultation is free, 24/7, and you pay only after a written confirmation.

Tell me your day, I’ll plan the walk.

Free consultation, 24/7 — WhatsApp or call +255 702 345 991.

Shaiya, licensed guide

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