SHU’MATA CAMP – KILIMANJARO
Shu’mata camp is referred to as a mid- range accommodation situated in longido on the foot hills of Mount Kilimanjaro ( the tallest mountain in Africa) in the Masaai land areas and south of amboseli in the northern Tanzania. The camp is in the perfect location for every traveller, tourists and holiday makers who want to enjoy the magnificent views of Mt Kilimanjaro and surrounding areas. One can be at the hotel by either road transport from Arusha city which takes approximately 2-3 hours’ drive to Kilimanjaro Mountain in Tanzania and 45 minutes to fly from Arusha to close airstrip Kilimanjaro international airport. The camp is situated 12 miles from Arusha airport, 26 moles from Kilimanjaro international airport and 55 miles from Amboseli airport.
Shu’mata camp consists of 5 beautiful and confortable tents with the view of the mountains which reflects modern building style with modern comfort . Tents are well decorated and furnished with private en-suite facilities with flushing toilets, bathroom with cold and hot showers, free toiletries, free complementary water, pillows and duvets , chairs and tables sofa seats, to mention but a few .
Tents have terraces and large sitting area overlooking the great views of Mount Kilimanjaro and surrounding areas. Tents are well equipped with comfortable king and queen sized beds with clean and washed beddings. There are that provides warmth to visitors at night. Tents are configured with single beds for individuals ,double beds and triple rooms with different cost ranging from 200$ per night and above ( note that high season rate is different to low season rate.)
Shumata camp offers more services and facilities which include;
A dining area in a big tent with a lounge overlooking the Mountain that serves delicious type of Menu both international and African meals that matches with guest’s appetite. Meals include; breakfast, lunch and 3 course dinners in the dining room served by well trained, friendly and organized staff. Bush breakfast are also served while enjoying the morning sunrises and stunning views of Mt, Kilimanjaro and bush breakfast overlooking the stars in the sky.
A well -stocked bar with shared lounge offering variety of drinks , local ,cocktail , wines, spirits and international beers, you relax and sip the cocktail while overlooking the spectacular views of mount Kilimanjaro and surrounding areas .
Services; Free parking space available, Laundry and house- keeping services available, airport pickups and drop-offs provided, Gym fitness that will take your stress away.
Wifi Internet hotspot available at the lodge that enables visitors to keep in touch with their families and friends,
Recreational activities available at the camp include; hiking /climbing the tallest mountain and bird watching/birding , nature walks in the park, community visits and many more.
Mount Kilimanjaro is considered to be the tallest mount in Africa and Mosh i is the municipality and capital city of Kilimanjaro region in the north eastern part of Tanzania. It has the good view of morshi town and mount Kilimanjaro. Tanzania is an east African country found in the southern par t ,it borders with Uganda in the north , Kenya in the north east , Mozambique and Malawi to the south ,Zambia to the south west, Rwanda ,Burundi and Democratic republic of Congo to the west.
Mount Kilimanjaro is found in the north Eastern Tanzania and is the highest Africa’s mountain. Mount Kilimanjaro has its three volcanic cones which include; kibo, mawezi and shira as a dormant volcano in Tanzania. The summit of Kilimanjaro is around 5,895 metres above sea level, which makes it the largest in Africa but way behind the Mount Everest which has a peak of around 8,848 metres. Tourism is the leading and growing activities in Tanzania. There are different accommodation in Tanzania; budget ,midrange and luxury accommodations which are friendly and convenient to the guests visiting Tanzania. There are different activities to do while staying at Kilimanjaro mountain resort which include; Mount climbing , wildlife viewing since there are many animals near Kilimanjaro , hiking to mount Kilimanjaro, bird watching since there are many bird species in Mount Kilimanjaro national park and other activities to do while in different parts of Tanzania especially in different national parks