Rau Forest Reserve — Attraction in Kilimanjaro

Amazing place within Moshi city! Very easy to reach by bajaji, but the last part of the rout is bumpy! Entrance fee for no residents is $10USD, like 25K TZCh. The place is really peaceful and quiet, lots of nature to see and document, at least 15 butterfly species, all of them spectac!. The hiking trails are really easy, no steep climbs, just plain walking, and trees provide amazing shade. Visité the Milky spring, the oldes Mvule tree (Milicia excelsa), and have a break on the picnic area. You can also go by bike and ask the local guards...

I would really recommend this walk. To find Rau Forest Reserve gate in Moshi, just ask for directions to Langoni Catholic Church. It is a really nice outing if you are staying in Moshi and looking for a peaceful 2-3 hour forest walk far from the hustle and bustle of the town centre. Colombus monkeys welcome you at the gate.The entrance fee is clearly indicated ( see picture below). A very friendly guide took me from the mahogamy trees to the spring, then all the way to the rice paddies, and finally to see a huge Mvule tree. I really...

A beautiful and eventful walk through the forest. We saw loads of monkeys and butterflies. The milk spring water was definitely a highlight.

We went without a guide, we really enjoyed walking on our own. You could take a guide with you for extra information on the flora and fauna, but for us it would be a little too expensive all combined. You do however have to write a disclaimer that you are your own responsibility...