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• Funicular Ride
• Baku by Night Tour
• Flame Tower
• Boating at Little Venice
• Ichari Seher
• Maiden Tower
• Shirvanshah Palace
• Boulevard Park
• Nizami Street
• Crystal Hall
• Fountain Square
• Museum of Miniature Book
• Hyder Aliyev
• Vintage Car Museum

• Fire Temple
• Fire Mountain

• Mud Volcano
• Rock Petro Glyph
• Bibi Heybat Mosque
• Gobustan Museum
• Open Air Museum

SHAHDAG - QUBA

• Coaster Ride Cable Car Ride

• Boating at Nohur Lake
• Gabala Shooting Club
• Cable Car Ride
• Upper Caravanserai
• Yeddi Gozel Waterfall

Early morning assemble at Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (Terminal 2) 3 1⁄2 hrs. Prior to your departure to board your flight to Baku (Azerbaijan). Arrive at Baku and after customs and immigration formalities transfer to Indian Restaurant for lunch and then transfer to hotel. After Desired rest proceed for city tour, Visit to the main historical Centre of Baku. You'll discover the major sights of Baku located both in old part of Baku called "IchariShahar" and more modern parts of Seaside Boulevard, uphill parks and buildings. These tour covers Martyrs Lane, Flame Towers & Daghustu Park. Enjoy Baku Funicular Ride and then enjoy Baku Ferris Wheel - 60 meters tall and has 30 cabins & enjoy Boating at Little Venice. Later Continue with Baku Old City, Fountain Square - The Fountain Square, was one of the first ever parks created in Azerbaijan and was full of mansions of oil magnates. It's located in the central street of Baku and was called "Torgovaya", Baku Old Town "Icharishahar" - Old Town of Baku is a beautiful maze, full of narrow streets, surprising sights, old wooden balconies, stone roads and an atmosphere that you'll never forget. Then visit Museum of Miniature Books - used to be in the Guinness Books of World Records until recently, but still it has a great collection of miniature and even almost microscopic books. Later proceed to Shirvanshahs' Palace, the central part of ancient Shirvanshahs kingdom and dive into the spirit of Islamic civilization while passing through the courtyard and king's private rooms and then visit Maiden Tower - Second place we will visit is the most remarkable and mysterious monument - the Maiden Tower, built in the south-east part of the Old Town. Dinner at Indian Restaurant. Overnight at the hotel in Baku.

After Breakfast Proceed for day excursion tour to Ateshgah with a visit to the temple & Yanardag. Visit ancient Zoroastrian temple "Ateshgah" which is considered as an authentic Azerbaijani exotic site to visit, History of creation of such a temple in Baku and unique natural phenomenon of burning natural gas outlets. After visiting the temple you will go directly to "Yanar Dag" ("Burning Mountain"), It is the most famous and popular tourist site of the “eternal flame” in Azerbaijan. Actually, it is rather a hill than a mountain, with natural gas burning on its slope from ancient times. Later visit Hyder Aliyev Centre It is a 57,500 m2 (619,000 sq. ft.) building complex in Baku, Azerbaijan designed by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid. The Heydar Aliyev Centre represents a fluid form which emerges by the folding of the landscape’s natural topography and by the wrapping of individual functions of the Centre. Later visit Vintage car museum at Hyder Aliyev. Lunch & Dinner at Indian Restaurant. Overnight at the Hotel in Baku.

After Breakfast proceed for Gobustan and mud volcano tour is a unique opportunity to get acquainted with ancient petroglyphs and to feel the natural beauty of mud volcanoes. On the way to Gobustan, you will see the Bibiheybat Mosque, a fascinating view of Şixov Beach, old oil pumps, dazzling seascapes, and intriguing semi-deserts. The Gobustan State Preserve is full of archaeological monuments and has over 6,000 cave painting. In Gobustan Museum, you will see ancient human bones, work tools used during the Mesolithic period. Then, you will advance to the mountain in order to see real rock paintings in the open air museum. Distinctive, highly stylized thousand images showing of early man, animals, hunters, ritual dances, bulls, camel caravan, and depictions of the sun and heavens, called petroglyphs, distinguishes Gobustan art. Most of these images made by pecking, grinding, or scratching and carved a design into a rock’s surface. This is one of the largest known concentrations of petroglyphs in the world. Rock art provides a window into the past rituals, beliefs, and artistic abilities of its creators. Because of its scientific, aesthetic, and religious significance, Later continue our tour to the Mud Volcano; Azerbaijan keeps the first place in the world by the number of mud volcanoes. About 300 mud volcanoes are located in Azerbaijan – at the shore, in the sea and on islands. During this trip you will get a great chance to see these amazing active volcanoes from very close distance. Late evening return to Baku. Lunch & Dinner at Indian Restaurant. Overnight at the Hotel in Baku.

After breakfast depart for Shahdag. This tour gives you a chance to hit the slopes in one of Azerbaijan’s most scenic locales. En-route visit Gechresh & Jew Red Village. Later arrive at Shahdag. After lunch enjoy Coaster Ride - it’s a family thrill ride offering unforgettable adrenaline rushes in all seasons. The route length is 2590 meters, 920 meters uphill, and 1670 meters downhill. And then enjoy Cable Car Ride. Depart for Quba. Arrive Quba and transfer to Local Restaurant for Dinner. After dinner transfer to the hotel and check in. Overnight at the hotel.

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After breakfast morning free for rest and personal activities. Later check out (12:00 noon) and after lunch at local restaurant and then depart for Gabala. Evening arrival at Gabala transfer to restaurant for Dinner and check in hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

After Breakfast enjoy Tufandag Cable Car -The only place has cable car takes you to the top of the mountain and have the chance to see the beautiful Qabala from top. It goes upto 1600-1900 meters. Its an ideal place to enjoy freshness breeze of Caucasus Mountains and take incredible view of the city. After lunch proceed for Gabala Shooting Club - located in the heart of the city and is considered one of the most important tourism and entertainment facilities. It extends over a large area and includes multiple sections. You will find a section dedicated to shooting bullets. Here you can aim your target. Later enjoy BOATING AT NOHUR LAKE - one of the most popular and visited natural attractions in Gabala. It is a natural paradise surrounded by forests and high evergreen mountains. After lunch evening free for shopping and personal activites. Dinner at Indian Restaurant. Overnight at the Hotel.

After breakfast Check out from the hotel and proceed to Baku Airport to board the flight for Mumbai. Arrive Mumbai's Chattrapati Shivaji International Airport early morning on Day 08.

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Tour cost per person, tour cost includes.

• Mumbai x Baku x Mumbai Economy Class Airfare.
• Twin Sharing Accommodation in Deluxe Hotels.
• American Breakfast in Hotel, Lunch and Dinners at Indian / Local Restaurants as per the Itinerary. Our expert Indian chef flown from India will prepare Jain & Pure Veg. Indian tasteful and delicious dishes at most of the restaurants. This will make your meals more enjoyable and pleasant. Please Note that this additional service is purely complimentary from Shah Holidays.
• Azerbaijan single entry e-visa charges.
• Airport Transfers and Sightseeing’s by Deluxe Air Conditioned Coach / Vehicle.
• Extensive Sightseeing Including Entrance Fees as Per the Tour Programme.
• Services of Gujarati, Hindi, English speaking tour manager.

Tour Cost Does Not Include

• GST . ( Goods and Services Tax ) 
• TCS (Tax Collected at Source)
• Mandatory tips Rs. 1000 per adult / child to be payable at Mumbai Office at the time of final payment.
• Personal expenses such as Insurance, Room Service, Laundry charges, Telephone calls, Water sports, Porterage, Excess luggage charges, Tips, Mineral water, Insurance and all other Items of personal nature & also food & drinks not forming part of tour menu.
• Any other item which is not specifically included in the “ Tour Cost Includes “ .

Please Note

• No refund will be granted for any unutilized services.
• All Activities Are At Your Own Risk & Subject To Weather Conditions, If Weather Does Not Permit Then Shah Travels Will Not Be Responsible.
• As of 01st Jan, 2024 Double Vaccinated Covid Certificate is required to enter Azerbaijan.
• If the tour cannot commence at all due to exceptional circumstances beyond the control of the operator (such as riots, war, earthquake, political disturbances, breakdown or dislocation of air/road services, pandemic, etc), a credit note will be issued for the amount received, after deducting 15% of the tour cost as retention charges. The credit note can be utilized before 31st December 2024.
• Shah holidays are tour and holiday organizers only. We do not control any airline, shipping company, coach operators, or suppliers of any service or facilities. Therefore, Shah Holidays is not responsible for any lapse or defects in the services of such service providers.
• No liability on the part of the organizers or their staff which may arise in any way in respect of the tour shall exceed the total amount paid for the tour by the passenger. It shall in no case include any consequential loss or additional expense whatsoever.
• Your payment will be processed to our International suppliers & concerned parties in accordance with the guidelines of RBI & the Government of India.
• All OPTIONAL sightseeing activities are subject to availability at the time of booking the Tour.
• If the passengers cancel the tour due to personal reason then the cancellation charges mentioned in the itinerary as below shall be applicable.
• There are no Indian Restaurants in Quba & Shahdag & therefore we will be using local restaurants for meals. No refund will be granted for any unutilized services.

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Kilimanjaro Machame route

• Price: From $1710 per person (5 hikers in a private 6 day trek without add-ons),* see all prices
• Summit Success: High chance of reaching the summit on 7+ day treks with an overall great acclimatization profile.
• Difficulty level: Suitable for intermediate hikers with long hikes and a small 'scrambling' section at the Barranco Wall.
• Scenery: Superb views through the rain-forest, heather & moorland, alpine desert and arctic zone.
• Ethical climbing: Each and every trek externally monitored by 'KPAP' & 'KRTO' for the highest fair treatment standards.

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Embark on the iconic Kilimanjaro Machame Route, affectionately known as the 'Whisky' route, celebrated for its robust and adventurous character. This non-technical, camping-based journey begins in the lush rainforests of Kilimanjaro's southwest, offering a challenging yet deeply rewarding experience. As one of the most popular paths to Africa's highest peak, the Machame Route is distinguished by its well-designed southern circuit, expertly crafted to facilitate acclimatization. This route guides you through a series of highs and lows across diverse natural landscapes, each step an invitation to explore the mountain's rich tapestry.

As you ascend, you will encounter the exhilarating 'scrambling' section at the Barranco Wall, a highlight that delivers a true mountaineering sensation, achievable without specialized equipment or extensive climbing experience. This compelling blend of challenge and beauty makes the Kilimanjaro Machame Route a premier choice for trekkers seeking an authentic and memorable climb. Its popularity not only stems from the physical journey but also from the striking vistas and varied terrain that encapsulate the spirit of adventure on Kilimanjaro.

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Route itinerary options, click to expand the various itinerary options for this route. itineraries indicated as * recommended * are chosen for their duration, acclimatization and good route profile., quick itinerary.

Itinerary code: STTK10 Difficulty level: Intermediate to advanced

Day 1 - Mountain rain forest. Overnight MachameCamp Day 2 - Heather & Moorland. Overnight Shira Two Camp Day 3 - Heather & Moorland . Overnight Barranco Campsite Day 4 - Alpine desert. Overnight Barafu Campsite Day 5 - Summit (Ice cap / arctic zone). Overnight Mweka Campsite Day 6 - Mountain rain forest. End of trek.

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Detailed day to day itinerary

Arrival and climb breifing.

Approx. driving distance: Optional airport transfers available Approx. trekking distance: None Start altitude: Unknown End altitude: Unknown Highest Altitude reached: Unknown Altitude +gain / -loss: Unknown Meals included today: None

Overnight: Optional (see add-ons below)

Machame gate to Machame camp

Approx. driving distance: 1-1.5 hours Approx. trekking distance: 9km or 5.5mi (5-7 hours) Start altitude: 1790m or 5870ft End altitude: 3010m or 9875ft Highest Altitude reached: 3010m or 9875ft Altitude +gain / -loss: +1220m or +4005ft Meals included today: Picnic lunch, dinner

Overnight: Machame campsite, 3010m or 9875ft

Machame camp to Shira Two camp

Approx. driving distance: None Approx. trekking distance: 7km or 4.5mi (5-7 hours) Start altitude: 3010m or 9875ft End altitude: 3845m or 12615ft Highest Altitude reached: 3845m or 12615ft Altitude +gain / -loss: +835m or +2740ft Meals included today: Breakfast, picnic lunch or lunch, dinner

Overnight: Shira Two campsite, 3845m or 12615ft

Shira Two camp to Barranco Camp

Approx. driving distance: None Approx. trekking distance: 10km or 6mi (6-8 hours) Start altitude: 3845 or 12615ft End altitude: 3960m or 12990ft Highest Altitude reached: 4630m or 15190ft Altitude +gain / -loss: +785m or +2575ft / -670m or -2200ft Meals included today: Breakfast, picnic lunch or lunch, dinner

Overnight: Barranco campsite, 3960m or 12990ft

Barranco camp to Barafu camp

Approx. driving distance: None Approx. trekking distance: 10km or 6.5mi (7-8 hours) Start altitude: 3960m or 12990ft End altitude: 4640m or 15225ft Highest Altitude reached: 4640m or 15225ft Altitude +gain / -loss: +680m or +2235ft Meals included today: Breakfast, picnic lunch or lunch, dinner

Overnight: Barafu campsite, 4640m or 15225ft

Barafu Camp to Stella point to Uhuru peak to Mweka camp

Approx. driving distance: None Approx. trekking distance: 19km or 12mi (14-18 hours) Start altitude: 4640m or 15225ft End altitude: 3700m or 12220ft Highest Altitude reached: 5895m or 19431ft (Peak!) Altitude +gain / -loss: +1255m or +4206ft / -2195m or -7211ft Meals included today: Midnight snack, brunch, picnic lunch or lunch, dinner

Overnight: Mweka campsite, 3080m or 10105ft

Mweka camp to Mweka gate

Approx. driving distance: 1 hour (to Moshi) / 2 hours (to Arusha) Approx. trekking distance: 10km or 6mi (3-4 hours) Start altitude: 3700m or 12220ft End altitude: 1630m or 5350ft Highest Altitude reached: 3080m or 10105ft Altitude +gain / -loss: -1450 or -4755ft Meals included today: Breakfast* * We do not include lunch on the last day when descending via Mweka as we expect most to descend before lunch time. It is common for many to celebrate with their guides for this lunch just outside of the park or you can have your lunch at your post climb lodge instead.

Itinerary code: STTK10+1 Difficulty level: Intermediate

Day 1 - Mountain rain forest. Overnight MachameCamp Day 2 - Heather & Moorland. Overnight Shira Two Camp Day 3 - Heather & Moorland . Overnight Barranco Campsite Day 4 - Alpine desert. Overnight Karanga Campsite Day 5 - Alpine desert. Overnight Barafu Campsite Day 6 - Summit (Ice cap / arctic zone). Overnight Mweka Campsite Day 7 - Mountain rain forest. End of trek.

Barranco camp to Karanga camp

Approx. driving distance: None Approx. trekking distance: 6km or 4mi (3-5 hours) Start altitude: 3960m or 12990ft End altitude: 4040m or 13255ft Highest Altitude reached: 4250m or 13945ft Altitude +gain / -loss: +290m or +955ft /-210m or -690ft Meals included today: Breakfast, picnic lunch or lunch, dinner

Overnight: Karanga campsite, 4040m or 13255ft

Karanga camp to Barafu camp

Approx. driving distance: None Approx. trekking distance: 4km or 2.5mi (3-4 hours) Start altitude: 4040m or 13255ft End altitude: 4640m or 15225ft Highest Altitude reached: 4640m or 15225ft Altitude +gain / -loss: +600m or +1970ft Meals included today: Breakfast, picnic lunch or lunch, dinner

Itinerary code: STTK10+2 Difficulty level: Intermediate

Day 1 - Mountain rain forest. Overnight MachameCamp Day 2 - Heather & Moorland. Overnight Shira Two Camp Day 2 - Alpine desert. Overnight Moir Hut Camp Day 4 - Heather & Moorland . Overnight Barranco Camp Day 5 - Alpine desert. Overnight Karanga Campsite Day 6 - Alpine desert. Overnight Barafu Campsite Day 7 - Summit (Ice cap / arctic zone). Overnight Mweka Campsite Day 8 - Mountain rain forest. End of trek.

Shira Two camp to Moir Hut Camp

Approx. driving distance: None Approx. trekking distance: 4km or 2.5mi (4 hours) Start altitude: 3845m or 12615ft End altitude: 4140m or 13585ft Highest Altitude reached: 4140m or 13585ft Altitude +gain / -loss: +295m or 970ft Meals included today: Breakfast, picnic lunch or lunch, dinner

Overnight: Moir campsite, 4140m or 13585ft

Moir Hut camp to Barranco Camp

Approx. driving distance: None Approx. trekking distance: 10km or 6mi (6-8 hours) Start altitude: 4140m or 13585ft End altitude: 3960m or 12990ft Highest Altitude reached: 4630m or 15190ft Altitude +gain / -loss: +490m or 1605ft / -670m or 2200ft Meals included today: Breakfast, picnic lunch or lunch, dinner

Price, includes & add-ons

Click to see price indication for the various group options and group sizes avaialble. you can always request a custom quote: contact us., price per person (usd $).

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2 passengers (private trek), 3 passengers (private trek), 4 passengers (private trek), 5 passengers (private trek), 6-10 passengers (private trek), 11-15 passengers (private trek), 16+ passengers (private trek), scheduled group (shared departure), * all prices are in usd ($) and serve as indications only for a standard package excluding pre/post accommodation, add-ons and comfort upgrades., green season discount, mid season discount, private portable camping toilet.

• * Special offers are only applicable to new bookings and valid only at the time of confirming an itinerary. All numbers after discounts will be rounded to the nearest whole number. Please check with your sales consultant if offers can be combined.

Standard packages usually include

• All taxes, VAT and National Park conservation, park entry, camping and rescue fees as applicable.
• Trained, certified, and experienced English-speaking Mountain guide/s at KINAPA minimum ratios.
• Personal luggage allowance of 15kg per person carried by 1 x luggage porter between campsites.
• Specialist tent crew to service and set-up campsites.
• Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project and Kilimanjaro Responsible Tourism Organization monitoring on Kilimanjaro treks for fair treatment standards. Learn More about fair treatment .
• Trained and experienced personal mountain cook and waiter to prepare all meals on the mountain including eating utensils, cutlery, bowls, cups etc.
• A carefully planned standard non-vegetarian or vegetarian or gluten-free or vegan or Hindu or Jain or Halal menu specially crafted for high altitude treks.
• Pre-climb briefing / equipment check with the guide / tour consultant in Moshi (or optionally Arusha with a supplement).
• 1 x transfer from a Moshi (or Arusha with a supplement) based lodge to park gates per group / 1 x transfer from park gates to Moshi (or Arusha with a supplement) per group.
• Boiled drinking water on trek (from 1st camp onward).
• 1 Emergency oxygen cylinder per 5 passengers and first aid kit.
• Twice daily health checks with guides and a high-grade medical oximeter.
• Hand washing station and small personal wash basin at campsites.
• Shared public toilet facilities at campsites.
• 1 x approx. 100Ltr rubberized hold all bag / packsack.
• Basic 1” foam sleeping pad per person.
• Four season tent (sharing for even numbered groups + 1 single tent for odd numbers), chairs, tables, dining tent for camping routes.
• A guaranteed participation medal and certificate from Shah Tours
• A certificate from Kilimanjaro National Park (when you reach Stella Point, Gilman's Point or Uhuru Peak).

Optional extras, add-ons and comfort upgrades

Although our standard package can be more than enough for most, we appreciate many desire certain comfort upgrades and add-ons and our tours can be customized to include as much or as little as you need..

+ Chanya Lodge, Moshi

A comfortable mid-range pre and post climb lodge just outside of Moshi town, especially convenient for the Rongai and Marangu routes.

+ Bristol Cottages, Moshi

A comfortable and budget friendly mid-range lodge in Moshi town center, convenient for all ascent and descent routes.

+ Kaliwa Lodge, Machame

A convenient and comfortable mid range pre-climb option for the Machame route set in the lower forest in Machame village.

+ Machare Coffee Lodge, Mweka

A beautiful mid to high range post climb coffee lodge when descending via Mweka (Machame, Lemosho, Shira, Umbwe).

+ Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel, Moshi

A western style high range lodge just outside of Moshi town centre and convenient for all ascent and descent hiking routes.

+ Gran Melia, Arusha

A superbly comfortable high range lodge near Arusha city center, for a luxury pre and post climb experience with a view of Mount Meru.

+ Private camping toilet

A recommended private portable camping toilet which will be setup near your sleeping tents and provide a much more comfortable option compared to public facilities.

+ Insulated folding bed

A recommended insulated super warm folding bed rated R5 (for extreme cold) for the most comfortable sleeping experience on Kilimanjaro.

Airport transfers

You can easily include your arrival and departure airport transfers from Kilimanjaro International Airport, Arusha Airport or Moshi Airport with our reliable fleet.

+ Single tents

We usually expect groups of 2 or more to share sleeping tents however if you prefer not to share your sleeping tent you can book your own single tent.

+ Celebration items

If you are celebrating a birthday, anniversary, honeymoon or other special occasion you can let us know in advance to prepare something special for your day.

+ Premium Menu

A more premium hiking menu to include more fruit, meat, vegetables and complex dishes. A customized premium menu can be included for your hike.

+ Extra mountain guides

We appreciate those without expereince may need a personal mountain guide or a ratio of 1 guide to 1 client and you can hire additional guides for your trek as required.

+ Extra luggage porter

Those with more luggage can increase your allowed allowance on the trek by 15kgs for each additional luggage porter you hire for your expedition.

+ Personal porter

A personal assistance porter can help you carry your personal day pack (max 10kg) from the gate to the summit and back down to let you focus on your trek.

Anorak / Jackets

Boots - walking / trekking, gloves / warm mits, glove liners, mattres (self-inflatable), neck warmer, raincoat / poncho, rain / wind / waterproof trousers, ruck sack / day pack, 4 season sleeping bag (synthetic filled), 4 season sleeping bag (down filled), sweater / fleece / jumper, travel pillow, walking poles (pair), water bladder / water hydration system, standard packages usually exclude.

• Tips / gratuities. Learn More about tipping .
• Beverages such as soft drinks, alcohol etc. Learn More about beverages .
• International flights. Learn More about international airports .
• Insurance. Learn More about insurance .
• Visas. Learn More about visas .
• Items of a personal nature.
• Water on first day of trek (you should fill your bottle prior to the start of your hike).
• Metal & hard plastic water bottles, water bladders etc. (note: soft / disposable plastics such as disposable bottled drinking water bottles are not permitted on the mountain).

Frequently asked questions about this route

The Machame Route is considered more challenging than some other routes. It involves trekking for 4-7 hours a day for about a week, with significant elevation gain each day. The Barranco Wall and the steep ascent up Kibo on summit night are particularly challenging, although no technical climbing skills are required.

Altitude sickness is a serious concern on the Machame Route. The route design includes acclimatization time, but trekkers should be well-informed about the risks, symptoms, and warning signs of altitude sickness. The seven-day+ variations of the route allow for more acclimatization and is generally recommended for those concerned about altitude sickness.

While both itineraries cover the same route, the 7-day option provides better acclimatization with appropriately elevated overnight camps and a less taxing schedule before the summit attempt. The 6-day itinerary, with its rapid altitude gain, is not recommended unless you are an experienced climber with prior acclimatization.

We do not believe in success rates as each hiker and individual can be very unique in their experience and bodies ability to acclimatize. That being said we would say a 7 day trek via the Machame route has a good chance of reaching the peak, a 8 day trek has an excellent chance of reaching the peak. Longer routes usually contribute significantly to higher success for reaching the summit.

The Machame Route is an ideal choice for many climbers due to its scenic beauty, providing varied landscapes and incredible views. It offers a balance of challenge and accessibility, with no need for technical climbing skills, and a high summit success rate, especially for the 7-day trek. The route's design, which includes a "climb high, sleep low" acclimatization strategy, contributes to its popularity and effectiveness.

Due to its popularity and lower cost, the Machame Route can be crowded. Many groups may be encountered along the trail, especially during peak seasons. To avoid crowds, some trekking groups start their journey earlier in the day.

People with serious medical conditions like heart disease, severe asthma, or uncontrolled diabetes should avoid climbing Kilimanjaro. Pregnant women and individuals with altitude sickness susceptibility should also consider other options. It's crucial to consult with a healthcare provider before planning a climb.

Expect a challenging but rewarding experience. You'll encounter diverse terrains, from rain forests to arctic conditions. Acclimatization days are essential, and you should be prepared for long trekking hours, basic camping conditions, and altitude-related challenges.

Weather plays a pivotal role in deciding when to climb Kilimanjaro. Dry conditions ensure easier hikes and dry gear, while wet weather can turn your trek into a muddy challenge. However, Kilimanjaro's weather patterns have become unpredictable recently. You might encounter unexpected rainfalls even during what's traditionally considered a dry season or vice versa. Moreover, the dry seasons often see a surge in trekkers, leading to crowded routes. Read more about weather here .

Traditional showers are not available during most Kilimanjaro climbs. However, climbers can use wet wipes and water basins for basic hygiene. It's important to maintain cleanliness to avoid infections.

The summit attempt of Kilimanjaro typically begins at midnight, aiming for climbers to reach Uhuru Peak by sunrise. Undertaking this ascent at night serves several strategic purposes. Firstly, it allows for better acclimatization, as the gradual overnight climb aids the body in adapting to the high altitude. Secondly, the ground remains firmer during the night, as the sun during the day can soften the ice and snow, making the climb more challenging. Additionally, reaching the summit at dawn not only presents climbers with a breathtaking sunrise view but also provides a significant safety advantage. After the summit attempt, climbers have enough daylight to descend almost halfway back down the mountain. This descent is crucial as it brings climbers to a lower altitude with richer oxygen levels, which is much safer and helps in recovery following the exertion of the summit climb. This strategic timing of the ascent and descent ensures a safer and more rewarding experience for those tackling the challenge of Kilimanjaro.

Why book with Shah Tours?

Some of the reasons why you should book your hike with shah tours., superior & experienced guides.

We are proud to operate hikes on Mount Kilimanjaro for 40+ years and with this comes a highly skilled and experienced team of mountain guides who have led 100's of expeditions and are some of the most experienced on Kilimanjaro.

Safety is our No.1 priority

Our expert guides use a preventive health management system to monitor your health twice a day using medical grade finger oximiters. Each expedition is always equipped with 1 emergency oxygen and a first aid kit.

High quality equipment

We provide superior equipment for a comfortable hiking experience. Each trek will come with a spacious and roomy all season 4 person tent (for a maximum of 2 or 3 people) made by Hilleberg or The North Face.

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My husband and I booked our Kilimanjaro climb through Shah Tours, and could not have been more pleased with our experience. To start, I think we had the best guides on the entire mountain. Baraka and Vincent were extremely knowledgeable, not only about mountain safety, but also about the history of Kilimanjaro, the flora, the fauna, the tribes in Tanzania, languages, and everything else we had questions about. We learned so much on our hike up to the summit, which made the whole experience even better than anticipated. Read more reviews .

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Myself, and kids (three adults) enjoyed this lifetime experience. It was exciting, somehow tiring, but rewarding. The lovely two guides and many porters made our trip as easy as possible. The cook and assistant prepared just the right meal at the right time. Although we did not complete the hike to Uhuru peak (just 6 km away) due to high altitude sickness two of my children suffered, and we were advised to descend accordingly, we will never forget these days. I am planning to return in the near future. To conclude, I want to say thank you Shah Tours, thank Kalvin, Umari, Emanuel and entire crew for your passion, care and support extended to us throughout this wonderful hike. Read more reviews .

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Indian travelers are becoming an attractive source market, a McKinsey says. And a boom in the domestic travel market is leading to "substantial investments."

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India is becoming a fast-growing source of outbound tourism, according to a report by consulting firm McKinsey and Company.

The report reiterated McKinsey’s earlier projection of India becoming the fourth-largest domestic travel market in terms of spending by 2030 – it currently ranks sixth.

“They are developing fast-growing pools of first-time tourists,” the report said.

Indian travelers have reached a new peak in overseas spending . Data from India’s central bank showed that Indians spent $31.7 billion overseas in the 2023-24 financial year. About 54% of that amount was on travel, or $17 billion.

In a report released last year , Booking.com and McKinsey projected that travel spending by Indians would rise from $150 billion in 2019 to $410 billion by 2030.

Countries such as Thailand, Sri Lanka , and South Africa have eased visa requirements for Indian travelers. The UAE, Saudi Arabia, Mauritius, and Turkey are also looking at India as an important source market for tourism and are stepping up marketing activities. 

Domestic Travel Boom

Domestic travel makes up the bulk of travel spending in India, the McKinsey report said, and Indian airlines and hotels are making “substantial investments” to meet demand.

IndiGo last year placed the largest single purchase order in commercial aviation when it ordered 500 A320Neo-family jets. Air India placed orders for a total of 470 aircraft with Airbus and Boeing last year. Domestic carriers such as Akasa Air and SpiceJet are also expanding their networks within India and outside.

Meanwhile, hotel companies are ramping up their portfolios in India. The report added that the development focus has shifted from major metropolises to smaller cities .

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has a portfolio of over 200 operational hotels in the country, and more than 90 hotels are in its development pipeline. The company aims to open 25 hotels in the 2024-25 financial year . It has also announced its decision to revive its Gateway brand to cater to emerging markets in metros and Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.

IHG Hotels and Resorts is planning to double its presence in India to 100 operating hotels over the next five years. 

Hilton believes that 2024 is going to be its best year yet in India, according to India country head Zubin Saxena . With 26 operational hotels in India, the company is looking to double its portfolio in the next 3 to 4 years. It is also looking at an aggressive expansion in terms of the Indian markets where it operates, including emerging Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets. 

Accor, in 2023, signed a record 11 hotels in India and opened six properties. The company plans to open nine hotels this year. However, CEO Sébastien Bazin believes that India is an untapped market , stating that the top five hotel operators in India collectively have less than 1,000 hotels.

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The McKinsey report studied the cities of Mumbai and Delhi to assess the potential risks that these destinations deal with in terms of tourism. 

The report noted that while Mumbai has the lowest tourism density relative to its population in the cities it studied, visitors have been experiencing “long waits for entrance to attractions and a plethora of guides and vendors competing for attention.” Road traffic is also a major issue.

Mumbai is at a risk of an overloaded infrastructure due to tourism. This could lead to a negative impact on the visitor experience in a city where the local economy depends considerably on tourism. 

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After Trump’s Conviction, a Wary World Waits for the Fallout

Already braced for uncertainty about the U.S. election, countries in Europe and Asia are now even more unclear about the future of American diplomacy.

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The world does not vote in American presidential elections. Nor do its jurors play a part in the American judicial system. Nevertheless, the conviction of Donald J. Trump on all 34 felony counts in a hush-money trial in a New York court on Thursday has again made clear how consequential what happens in the United States is for the rest of the planet.

Many America-watchers are grappling with the same questions posed by people in the United States: Can Mr. Trump still run for president? (Yes.) And if so, will the guilty verdicts cut into the support from his political base? (Unclear.)

Foreign observers also began wondering if Mr. Trump, already a volatile force, would become even less likely to stay within the guardrails of normal politics and diplomacy if he won the presidency again in November.

Mr. Trump’s supporters in anti-immigrant, right-wing nationalist circles abroad quickly jumped to his defense. Viktor Orban, Hungary’s Kremlin-friendly prime minister, called Mr. Trump “a man of honor” in a post on X and said the American people should deliver their own verdict in November.

Matteo Salvini, Italy’s deputy prime minister and the leader of the hard-right League party, expressed “solidarity and full support,” and called Mr. Trump a “victim of judicial harassment.”

“This verdict is a disgrace,” Nigel Farage, the pro-Brexit campaigner and Trump supporter, who is honorary president of Reform UK, a small right-wing party in Britain, wrote on social media. “Trump will now win big.”

President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia did not immediately respond to the verdict but has seized on the situation more broadly to undermine American influence. Mr. Putin last year called the various proceedings against Mr. Trump political “ persecution ” and said they had revealed the “rottenness of the American political system, which cannot pretend to teach others about democracy.”

His spokesman, Dmitri S. Peskov, reiterated the point on Friday in response to the verdict, saying it was clear to the entire world that the U.S. authorities were trying to eliminate political rivals “by all possible legal and illegal means.”

The convictions by a Manhattan jury come as the question of American engagement has become central in several global crises.

In Ukraine, the war effort against Russia has been stymied after Republicans in Congress delayed American military aid for months.

In Europe, leaders reliant on the United States for their defense are jittery about a return to a more acrimonious relationship with Washington and a possible withdrawal of American support for hardening defenses against Russia.

In Asia, where the Biden administration perceives a growing Chinese threat and worries about a possible invasion of Taiwan, American allies are concerned about the sanctity of defense treaties that have long girded the regional security order.

On the campaign trail, Mr. Trump has said he would encourage Russia to attack any NATO member that doesn’t pay sufficiently for its defense and has questioned whether the United States should defend South Korea, a treaty ally that hosts a large American military presence. He is considering the Ohio senator J.D. Vance, one of Washington’s most vociferous opponents of military aid for Ukraine, as a possible running mate.

Foreign analysts worry that Mr. Trump’s favored currency, unpredictability, could again shake up the global order.

Concern about his possible return to the White House is particularly palpable in Germany, the object of Mr. Trump’s ire for much of his first term and the host of more than 35,000 U.S. troops.

Andrea Römmele, vice president of the Hertie School, a public policy-focused graduate school in Berlin, said many Germans watching the Trump verdict were relieved to see that even a former president was not above the law in the United States. But she said Germans remained very anxious about a Trump victory.

“I think everyone is much more prepared to think the unthinkable,” she said.

Prime Minister Donald Tusk of Poland, whose right-wing domestic opponents accuse him of using the judiciary to settle political scores, hailed the conviction of Mr. Trump in New York as “an American lesson” for Polish politicians.

“The law determines guilt and punishment, regardless of whether the perpetrator is a president or a minister,” Mr. Tusk said in a message posted on X. A veteran centrist, Mr. Tusk took office after an October election that ousted a nationalist government that cultivated close ties with Mr. Trump during and after his time in the White House.

Still, on Friday, most foreign governments, forced to surf every shift in the American political mood, reacted cautiously.

“I would like to refrain from commenting on matters related to judicial procedures in other countries,” Yoshimasa Hayashi, Japan’s chief cabinet secretary, said at a news conference in Tokyo on Friday.

In Britain, where a national election campaign is underway, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak refused to discuss the Trump case. His Labour Party opponent, Keir Starmer, a former top prosecutor, said he respected the court’s decision and called the situation unprecedented.

“Ultimately whether he is elected president will be a matter for the American people and obviously, if we’re privileged to come in to serve, we would work with whoever they choose as their president,” Mr. Starmer told BBC Radio Scotland.

Mao Ning, a spokeswoman for China’s foreign ministry, declined to comment on the verdict. She said she hoped whoever was elected president would “be committed to developing healthy and stable China-U. S. relations.”

The possibility of Mr. Trump’s return to the White House is a source of anxiety for U.S. allies in Asia that rely on Washington for their defense.

When Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan made a state visit to Washington in April, President Biden called relations between the countries the most important bilateral alliance in the world. With American concern rising over China’s expanding military footprint, Mr. Biden has strengthened American defense partnerships with Japan, South Korea, the Philippines and others in Asia.

By contrast, while president, Mr. Trump called for Japan, which hosts more than 50,000 American troops on its soil, to pay $8 billion for the upkeep of American bases there. (It never happened.)

Still, the fundamental tension in regional geopolitics — the contest between the United States and China — will continue no matter who wins the American presidential election.

“Beijing has no illusion about Trump or Biden, given their anti-China solid stance,” said Lau Siu-kai, an adviser to the Chinese government on Hong Kong policy. “Beijing is all set for a more intense confrontation with the U.S. over technology, trade and Taiwan.”

Officials in China’s embassy in the United States and its consulates around the country are most likely scrambling to assess how the verdict could affect the election, said Willy Lam, an analyst of Chinese politics at the Jamestown Foundation in Washington.

“The majority of Xi Jinping’s advisers now think a Trump presidency might be worse for U.S.-China relations,” Mr. Lam said of China’s top leader. “If Trump were to win, given the now peculiar circumstances of his victory, he might gravitate towards unpredictable actions to assert his authority.”

There is a sense in Asia that the region is perennially overlooked and underappreciated by U.S. presidents, particularly as crises in Europe and the Middle East have monopolized Mr. Biden’s attention. That sentiment was also felt acutely during Mr. Trump’s presidency, and for American partners in Asia it was made worse by his affinity for regional strongmen.

In addition to occasional expressions of admiration for Mr. Putin and Kim Jong-un of North Korea, Mr. Trump invited to the White House a former army chief who led a coup in Thailand and installed himself as prime minister. Mr. Trump drew accolades from Rodrigo Duterte, formerly the president of the Philippines and now under investigation by the International Criminal Court over his deadly war on drugs.

The Philippines is now led by the son of the longtime dictator Ferdinand E. Marcos, who died in exile in Hawaii. He has reoriented the country away from China back toward the United States.

In at least one regard — the prosecution of former leaders — the rest of the world is far ahead of the United States. South Korea, where four former presidents have been convicted of corruption and abuse of power, has made something of a national sport of imprisoning disgraced leaders. The former French presidents Nicolas Sarkozy and Jacques Chirac were convicted of corruption.

Jacob Zuma, the former president of South Africa, has been charged with money laundering, among other crimes. And Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was sentenced to years in prison for corruption after leading Brazil. His convictions were eventually annulled. He is again president of the country.

Reporting was contributed by Stephen Castle, Elisabetta Povoledo, Roger Cohen, Zixu Wang, Andrew Higgins, Camille Elemia , Choe Sang-Hun , Motoko Rich , Alexandra Stevenson , Sui-Lee Wee and Sameer Yasir .

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Our Coverage of the Trump Hush-Money Trial

Guilty Verdict : Donald Trump was convicted on all 34 counts  of falsifying records to cover up a sex scandal that threatened his bid for the White House in 2016, making him the first American president to be declared a felon .

Next Steps: The judge in the case set Trump’s sentencing for July 11, and Trump already indicated that he plans to appeal. Here’s what else may happen .

Reactions: Trump’s conviction reverberated quickly across the country and over the world . Here’s what Trump , voters , New Yorkers , Republicans  and the White House  had to say.

The Presidential Race : The verdict will test America’s traditions, legal institutions and ability to hold an election under historic partisan tension , reshuffling a race that has been locked in stasis and defined by a polarizing former president.

Making the Case: Over six weeks and the testimony of 20 witnesses, the Manhattan district attorney’s office wove a sprawling story  of election interference and falsified business records.

Legal Luck Runs Out: The four criminal cases that threatened Trump’s freedom had been stumbling along, pleasing his advisers. Then his good fortune expired .

Connecting the Dots: As rumors circulated of Trump’s reported infidelity, two accounts of women  being paid to stay silent about their encounters became central to his indictment.

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Perth Airport flights to resume after refuelling issue grounded planes, stranding thousands

A refuelling issue at Perth Airport which grounded domestic and international flights on Saturday morning has been resolved, the airport says.

At least 70 domestic and international flights were affected, with planes unable to land at the airport or depart.

Passengers were stranded at airports nationwide and at some international destinations, including Doha waiting to get to Perth.

Perth Airport said a problem with load pressure in the fuel lines had caused the issue, which had since been fixed.

Airport CEO Jason Waters said the system had now been repaired and tested.

Mr Waters apologised to impacted travellers and said the airport would be working with airlines to resume normal operations as soon as possible.

"The effects will be felt throughout today but we'd like to think that within a short period of time after that we'll get back to normal flights," he said.

"I'd like to think that by this evening and into tomorrow we'll have it dealt with but given we're talking about long haul flights and the extent of the backlog, it might take some time."

It's understood some flights had been delayed since Friday night, leaving thousands of passengers stranded.

The airport called in external experts, including engineers and technicians, to identify and repair the problem.

"As of just recently, I can inform you that we are back to normal refuelling and obviously very keen to see a return to normal operation," Mr Waters said.

"This has had a significant impact on flights overnight. 

"From Perth airport's perspective we're very apologetic and sympathetic to impacted travellers.

"We're going to work very hard with our airlines here to ensure we get things back to normal as quickly as possible."

Mr Waters said the problem appeared to be the result of "air sucked into the distribution system".

No compensation for passengers, says Virgin

Virgin Airlines apologised to customers in a statement handed to passengers at Perth Airport, but said it was not required by law to provide compensation "for delays or cancellations outside of our control".

"We recommend you contact your travel insurance provider to assist you with any unforeseen expenses," the statement said.

Perth man Darshan Patel, who had had been planning to go to Hobart on Saturday for his wife's birthday until their flight was cancelled, said the airline's response was not good enough.

He wants compensation for his flights and other non-refundable bookings, such as accommodation.

"We're really not happy because we've been planning for this holiday for quite a long time," Mr Patel said.

"Somebody is responsible for what is happening and there should be something done to help the passengers.

"We've booked everything well ahead, now it's getting cancelled. All our bookings are non-refundable. 

"It's just passengers who are suffering."

Flights diverted to regional airports

At least four flights were diverted to regional airports including a Philippines Airlines flight from Manila to Perth that landed in Geraldton earlier on Saturday.

Geraldton is about 420 kilometres north of Perth.

A Geraldton Airport spokesperson said the small regional airport could only assist with a handful of flights due to having limited fuel supply themselves. 

Passengers on the Philippines flight were not allowed to disembark and a biosecurity representative was on site. 

City of Geraldton chief executive Ross McKim said Geraldton Airport was in danger of running out of fuel after the Philippines flight took a quarter of the airport's fuel capacity.

"The [airport's] refuelling isn't booked until mid-next week so we're going to have to work out how to get some up sooner than that," he said.

Qantas flight QFA10 from London to Perth was diverted to Karratha, in the state's far north.

Other flights were diverted to Kalgoorlie, about 600km east of Perth.

Passenger sat on plane for hours

Perth man Campbell Grieves and Swiss exchange student Zander Goosen arrived at the airport early to catch a flight to Sydney.

"We were taking (Zander) to see all the classic Aussie things in Sydney … the bridge, the Opera House," Mr Grieves said.

"We get here at about 6am and we get on the plane, boarded alright, then we sat there in the little economy seat for two hours.

"The captain was ringing every in hour saying 'dunno where the fuel is,' eventually we get kicked off the plane and the flight is cancelled." 

Mr Grieves said he had been told the earliest he and Mr Goosen could travel to Sydney was Monday.

Perth resident Stephen Herbert is stranded in Doha, where he was meant to stop briefly en route from London to Perth on Qatar Airlines.

" We have been in a line with other returning Aussies for nearly four hours," he said.

"No official from Qatar Airlines has given us any updates and we are relying on social media.

"[There are] lots of tired and disgruntled people wanting answers."

He was scathing of Perth Airport over the delays.

"There's no way you can call Perth an international airport after this debacle. Imagine if this happened at Heathrow?" he said.

Another passenger in Doha, Rae de Wet, told the ABC a delay of more than 24 hours was expected before they could get back to Perth, but little information had been provided.

She said she had already been in transit for more than 30 hours since leaving South Africa.

"It is incomprehensible that an international airport could face an issue of this nature, embarrassing really especially on an international scale," she said.

At Sydney Airport, Perth man Steven Dipane said his son had been at a baseball tournament in Lismore and he was trying to head home.

"They're going to book us in to a room for the night, and then get us on a plane to Melbourne tomorrow and then to Perth.

"It just delays it. I would have liked to be home tonight." 

Dieter Spurgeon's family is currently in Darwin after their flight home from a family holiday to Perth was delayed over 36 hours.

"We've contacted both Qantas and Perth airport and neither seem willing to reimburse us for an extra night's stay in Darwin," he said.

He said communication by both the airport and airline has been "horrendous".

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