Machame, (pronounced: mah-chah-mae) are a clan of the Chagga tribe, who have resided along Mount Kilimanjaro for centuries. Whether the tribe was named for the Machame area, or the area was named for the tribe, is uncertain. Visitors to Tanzania should keep in mind “Machame” can mean the people group, or the location, or the climbing route. As the conversation goes, it usually becomes clear exactly which “Machame” is being discussed.