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    Shu'mata Camp

    Boutique Lodge · Proposed Torosei B Wildlife Conservancy, Tanzania

    Luxury
    from $715pp/night
    PlnrScore 55
    Best time
    Jun–Aug
    Suggested stay
    1-2 nights
    Health
    Malaria area: take prophylaxis

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    An exclusive and intimate tented camp situated in the Maasai Steppe, offering unparalleled views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Shu'mata provides a unique blend of luxury and authentic cultural immersion, with activities including game drives, walking safaris, and deep interactions with the local Maasai community.

    Why stay at Shu'mata Camp

    • Intimate: only 6 rooms
    • 35 mammal species recorded nearby
    • Night drives offered

    Rooms & inclusions

    Rooms

    6 (up to 12 guests)

    Night drives

    Offered

    Children

    Welcome

    Pool / spa

    Yes

    WiFi

    Available

    Eco credentials

    Strong community focus, sustainable practices, solar power.

    Dietary options
    Gourmet cuisine, all dietary needs catered for upon request.

    Wildlife near this lodge

    Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).

    299

    Species

    35

    Mammals

    156

    Birds

    Most observed

    • Maasai Giraffe15 sightings
    • Kenya Rufous Sparrow13 sightings
    • Fork-tailed Drongo12 sightings
    • Superb Starling12 sightings
    • Cape Turtle Dove11 sightings
    • White-bellied Canary10 sightings
    • White-bellied Go-away-bird10 sightings
    • African Gray Flycatcher9 sightings
    • White-browed Scrub-Robin9 sightings
    • Gray-capped Social-Weaver8 sightings

    Best time to stay at Shu'mata Camp

    Best months:
    June
    July
    August
    Jan
    Good22°C105mm
    Feb
    Great23°C78mm
    Mar
    Good23°C109mm
    Apr
    Fair21°C218mm
    May
    Great21°C61mm
    Jun
    Excellent20°C7mm
    Jul
    Excellent20°C6mm
    Aug
    Excellent21°C5mm
    Sep
    Excellent22°C15mm
    Oct
    Excellent24°C17mm
    Nov
    Good22°C146mm
    Dec
    Great22°C90mm
    Great (4-5)
    Good (3)
    Poor (1-2)
    Best month

    Map & getting there

    Nearest airport

    Gelai East Airport (TZ-0122)

    26 km from the park

    International airport

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

    124 km from the park

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    Data updated September 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo