Rafiki Backpackers & Guesthouse

Rafiki Backpackers & Guesthouse We provide backpackers,travellers, mountain climbers, wild life lovers and volunteers a cosy and saf

Cosy and safe – awarded “Best Hostel in Tanzania 2015 & 2016” (Hostelworld) – that’s Rafiki Backpackers & Guesthouse. The name rafiki means friend in Ki-Swahili and as such you shall feel from arrival to departure and beyond (if you wish!). Since February 2012, we welcome globetrotters, adventurers, mountain climbers and volunteers from all around the world in our petit 12 rooms hostel in Moshi Ta

nzania. Rafiki Backpackers & Guesthouse provides rooms for any budget and any traveller: From mixed dormitory rooms (4 and 6) to private triple, double, twin and single rooms, we got you covered.

Welcome to our cosy bar and restaurant in Moshi, Kilimanjaro — just next to Rafiki Backpackers, offering rustic charm an...
03/07/2025

Welcome to our cosy bar and restaurant in Moshi, Kilimanjaro — just next to Rafiki Backpackers, offering rustic charm and laid-back vibes under a traditional thatched roof.


Bright and welcoming dining and common area at our backpackers hostel in Moshi, Kilimanjaro — the perfect spot to share ...
27/06/2025

Bright and welcoming dining and common area at our backpackers hostel in Moshi, Kilimanjaro — the perfect spot to share meals, stories, and travel plans with fellow adventurers.



Cozy vibes!Our Dormitory room is perfect for backpackers — complete with bold prints, bunk beds, and mosquito nets for a...
23/06/2025

Cozy vibes!

Our Dormitory room is perfect for backpackers — complete with bold prints, bunk beds, and mosquito nets for a good night's rest

🔑 Welcome to Rafiki Backpackers & Guesthouse — your cozy key to adventure in Moshi, at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro! 🏔️...
13/06/2025

🔑 Welcome to Rafiki Backpackers & Guesthouse — your cozy key to adventure in Moshi, at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro! 🏔️🌍

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Our common room - a fun, colourful space to meet new people, have a coffee, socialise or simply work 💻 Your comfort is o...
06/06/2025

Our common room - a fun, colourful space to meet new people, have a coffee, socialise or simply work 💻

Your comfort is our priority 🛋

Meet Agnes, our dedicated and wonderful front desk and operations manager. This is our reception area - expect a warm we...
03/06/2025

Meet Agnes, our dedicated and wonderful front desk and operations manager. This is our reception area - expect a warm welcome ;)

Don't miss this incredible offer this year! Huge savings 💵 with ZERO compromise on quality. We're still the top backpack...
27/05/2025

Don't miss this incredible offer this year! Huge savings 💵 with ZERO compromise on quality. We're still the top backpacker hostel in Kilimanjaro - clean, comfortable and good hospitality.

Stay 3 nights and pay for 2. One night absolutely free! Offer valid on dates above - and don't forget that we also book amazing tours with


Sharing some cool photos of our property. This is our terrace space ... more to come soon ---> watch this space.        ...
22/05/2025

Sharing some cool photos of our property. This is our terrace space ... more to come soon ---> watch this space.

Guess what! You can now hire a bike 🚵‍♂️ 🚲 🚴‍♀️ for the day or however long you wish. Use it to explore the town, or jus...
19/05/2025

Guess what! You can now hire a bike 🚵‍♂️ 🚲 🚴‍♀️ for the day or however long you wish. Use it to explore the town, or just for some good fun and to get your calories burning🔥 We do have bike tours and day tours - for more information send us an email on [email protected]

Or DM ✉️

Two travelers relax at Rafiki Backpackers hostel terrace—one focused on a laptop, the other journaling—with rustic woode...
15/05/2025

Two travelers relax at Rafiki Backpackers hostel terrace—one focused on a laptop, the other journaling—with rustic wooden tables and cozy vibes on a bright beautiful day!

















Mount Kilimanjaro peeking 🫣 at us through the clouds ⛅️ ⛰️ 🏔 view from Rafiki Backpackers and Guesthouse 🏡              ...
02/04/2025

Mount Kilimanjaro peeking 🫣 at us through the clouds ⛅️

⛰️ 🏔 view from Rafiki Backpackers and Guesthouse 🏡


A successful summit calls for a group photo 📸  What a wonderful win! Celebrating wins with you, at Rafiki Backpackers an...
13/03/2025

A successful summit calls for a group photo 📸

What a wonderful win! Celebrating wins with you, at Rafiki Backpackers and Guesthouse 🏆 🏅 📃

Uhuru Peak is no easy feat and getting there is definitely something to be proud of!

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