Most people choose the nearby town of Moshi as a base for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, which is less than an hour’s drive from both the airport and the summit. Alternatively, Arusha, the safari hub, is only two hours away from the park gates. It offers more up-to-date lodging and facilities than Moshi. Many Kilimanjaro climbers will travel through Arusha on their way to or from worldwide destinations like the Ngorongoro Conservation Area or Serengeti National Park.
