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Machame

City in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

Overview

Machame is a gateway village in Tanzania's Kilimanjaro region, renowned as the starting point for the scenic and popular Machame Route up Mount Kilimanjaro. The area offers dramatic views, lush forests, and a genuinely warm Tanzanian atmosphere, attracting trekkers and culture seekers alike.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Region
Kilimanjaro
Population
Time Zone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Coordinates
-3.21°, 37.23°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
60
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$610
Local Cost
$310
Local Income
$120
Cashless
30
English
35
Temperature
17.5°C
Summer Avg
18.3°C
Winter Avg
15.7°C
Record High
30.9°C
Record Low
6.8°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
938 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
QSI
Distance
20 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 35/100.

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