Rafiki Backpackers & Guesthouse
Uru Road
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Why people book this hotel
“Friendly stuff”
“Very friendly and helpful staff”
“5 hour delay at the airport but the guy that was picking me up had waited for me…”
“Great location if you are going there before climbing Kilimanjaro”
“Very spacious room”
“The breakfast was served in a big room”
“Price relatively cheap”
“Nice, comfortable, kind and helpful staff, they serve very nice meals on demand …”
“Excellent breakfast and cooking area”
Overview
Set in Moshi, 39 km from Mount Kilimanjaro, Rafiki Backpackers & Guesthouse offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property features a bar, as well as a restaurant serving Indian cuisine. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests. The hostel offers a barbecue. Guests at Rafiki Backpackers & Guesthouse will be able to enjoy activities in and around Moshi, like cycling. Moshi Railway Station is 3 km from the accommodation, while Kilimanjaro National Park is 39 km away. The nearest airport is Kilimanjaro International Airport, 40 km from Rafiki Backpackers & Guesthouse.
Traveller reviews
Roberta
couple
January 8, 2026
“Basic hostel”
Friendly stuff. I had 1.5 hour delay at the airport but the guy that was picking me up had waited for me and welcomed me warmly in Tanzania. Good connection with tuck tuck drivers and tour agencies.
Gry
extended_group
November 20, 2024
Very friendly and helpful staff. Nice homemade food, we had an overall good experience. Great location if you are going there before climbing Kilimanjaro.
david
couple
January 16, 2024
“A peaceful and friendly haven”
Very spacious room. Excellent breakfast and cooking area. Helpful staff
Yessika Alejandra
solo_traveller
January 8, 2024
Staff super helpful in organizing activities around Moshi.
Birgit
solo_traveller
January 3, 2024
“Great hostel but out of moshi.”
Great space but out of moshi. Coming Back anytime.
Franziska
couple
October 18, 2023
“Would not recommend it yet, but I see the potential if language and service improves.”
The breakfast was served in a big room. You have to order in the open kitchen. They made eggs in different styles which was nice. Also watermelone slides were provided. We were in contact with Asha before our trip and she was really helpful. She made everything possible she could. We planned the Kili Tour just some days earlier with her and paid directly when we arrived, started next day.
Guest
extended_group
June 9, 2023
no towels included
Guest
extended_group
June 9, 2023
no towels included
Maximilian
couple
March 1, 2023
“cheap and nice but unclean and no (!) breakfast”
nice People and Location ok. Price relatively cheap.
Milena
family_with_children
February 12, 2023
Nice, comfortable, kind and helpful staff, they serve very nice meals on demand for very reasonable prices
Nicolas
solo_traveller
December 24, 2022
“Very nice backpackers place”
Very nice staff, beautiful view on Kilimanjaro!
Prashant BAmne
solo_traveller
March 5, 2022
Nice Staff
Facilities
Activities
Games room, Hiking, Cycling
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Restaurant, Bar
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Delivered food is securely covered
General
Designated smoking area, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Safety features
Access to health care professionals, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Services
Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Currency exchange, Tour desk, Luggage storage, Airport shuttle, Laundry
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Double Room with Private Bathroom
The double room features a tiled floor, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.
Budget Double or Twin Room
The twin/double room offers a tiled floor. The unit offers 1 bed.
Triple Room with Bathroom
The triple room features a tiled floor, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds.
Twin Room with Bathroom
The twin room provides a tiled floor, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.
Single Room with Bathroom
The single room offers a tiled floor, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.
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