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Shah Tours and Travels Ltd

At Shah Tours and Travels Ltd, our uniqueness lies in our deep-rooted expertise, genuine care for our guests, and unwavering commitment to ethical tourism. As one of Tanzania’s most established tour operators with over 40 years of experience, we offer highly personalized Mount Kilimanjaro climbs, wildlife safaris, and cultural adventures that go beyond standard itineraries.

Every journey is carefully crafted to prioritize safety, professionalism, and authentic local experiences. We are proudly monitored by KPAP and KRTO for porter welfare and responsible trekking practices, ensuring fair treatment and sustainable operations. Our dedicated team, expert guides, and strong in-house fleet management give us full control over the quality of service from start to finish — delivering seamless, memorable adventures that honor both our guests and the communities we work with.

Shah Tours founders Fulvanti and Harshit Shah

Mrs Fulvanti Shah &
Late Mr Harshit Shah

Founders

Established 1984

Proudly family-owned for over 40 years!

At Shah Tours, adventure is in our blood and hospitality is at our heart. As the third generation of the Shah family, we are proud to continue a legacy built on passion, professionalism, and a deep respect for Tanzania’s wild beauty. From the summit of Kilimanjaro to the sweeping plains of the Serengeti, our team is here to offer you not just a tour, but a life-changing experience — one that is safe, seamless, and truly personal. We invite you to explore with us: a journey shaped by decades of expertise, genuine care, and a promise to make your dream African adventure unforgettable.

Why choose us?

Here are some of the top reasons thousands have chosen Shah Tours.

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.

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.

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.

We are proudly monitored by KPAP and KRTO on each and every trek since 2017 for the highest fair treatment, salary and crew standards on Mount Kilimanjaro. We also support multiple local social and environmental organizations.

An experienced and friendly driver-guide who will accompany you into the bush and offer their wealth of knowledge around our parks, flora and fauna. Your driver-guide becomes like an extended family member on your Tanzania safari trip.

We can cater for all luxury levels from super luxury safari properties, tented camps or permanent lodges and basic camping under the stars. Your preferences and budget will allow us to hand pick ideal overnight stops on your tour.

Our fleet of 4x4 Safari Toyota Land cruisers are specially modified in Tanzania for durability for harsh African roads as well as a pop roof for 360o game viewing inside of parks and reserves. Our vehicles are all maintained by our in house mechanic.

We prioritize your safety above all else. Our comprehensive safety protocols include first aid-trained guides, emergency response plans, and regular vehicle maintenance checks to ensure your adventure is only thrilling and secure.

We have a well trained team of travel consultants based in Tanzania who will tailor make each and every safari itinerary custom to your needs and preferences. Our team will work with you to design your dream African safari adventure.

Supporting our community responsibly

With a workforce of over 95% Tanzanians we work as a family for our own progress and the progress of those around us by supporting various local organisations and initiatives to give back to our comminity, especially to those who are vulnerable. Each tour booked with us contributes to the livelihood of some of the poorest and needy in Tanzania.

Share Tanzania operates in the foothills of mount Kilimanjaro in rural Tanzania to support vulnerable children in crisis who may have disabilities or experience child labour as well as helping families to build a safe and loving home. We encourage all who can support to consider this wonderful organization.

Pioneering responsible and ethical climbing on Kilimanjaro, we encourage support for the great work the 'Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project' and 'Kilimanjaro Responsible Trekking Organization' have done with regards to welfare of people and the environment surrounding mount Kilimanjaro.

Greenmanjaro provides climate care education in the Kilimanjaro region and has made the KILI PROMISE. As the Greenmanjaro team, their KILI PROMISE protects nature, avoids littering, plants trees and also works to maintain & extend climate care projects for and by kids.

The Nessa Foundation is addressing the rapid ice decline on Mount Kilimanjaro caused by climate change, which threatens local ecosystems, water resources, and tourism. They have initiated a project to plant 50,000 trees to combat climate change and restore the area's natural balance.

Our memberships and partners

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