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A Real Maasai village experience in Tanzania
About the Maasai experience
Immerse yourself in the captivating and authentic Maasai culture in rural Tanzania. This journey takes you to lesser-known Tanzania, where you'll be warmly welcomed by Maasai families, who will open their homes to you. Your stay in an authentic Maasai village (boma) will be a complete immersion in the rich Maasai culture and pastoralist lifestyle, ensuring an exclusive and unique experience away from other tourists.
Observe and participate in the fascinating Maasai culture, discovering their rich traditions and pastoral life. Join the Maasai women in their daily routines and enjoy a bush dinner under the breathtaking African night sky, complete with a canopy of twinkling stars. Drift off to sleep to the enchanting nocturnal sounds of Africa, including the haunting laughter of hyenas. This unforgettable trip promises a once-in-a-lifetime experience far away from tourist crowds!
The Maasai stay daily schedule
We don't have a set daily itinerary for our Maasai village stay because we offer an authentic experience of real life with the Maasai. You can immerse yourself in the rich Maasai culture by following, observing, and participating in their daily activities. Don't worry; we have everything organized for your stay, and your Maasai hosts eagerly await your arrival. They will treat you like long-awaited relatives, ensuring you stay engaged with various activities while enjoying the beauty of the savanna in Tanzania.
Immerse yourself in an unforgettable experience during your stay, where you can take part in Maasai life like herding and milking cattle, fetching water, collecting and using bush medication, cooking, and singing. If you're interested, you can also learn the craft of making traditional Maasai jewelry or enjoy invigorating bush walks. Feel free to join and observe any Maasai cultural ceremonies, rites, or rituals that may enrich your experience.
You will be accompanied by Visit Natives' professional native staff, including an English-speaking guide who will be your closest informant, translating and describing everything around you. Indulge in three delicious meals daily - breakfast, lunch, and dinner, accompanied by unlimited coffee and tea, giving you the energy to explore the wild.
The Maasai Stay Highlights
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An authentic and real-life experience. Live among a Maasai family, participating in traditional Maasai culture.
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Explore the African savanna and off-road nature
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Sleep in the African wild. Hear the nocturnal sounds of the African wild. It's wild!
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Gather around the campfire to hear stories and sing with Maasai
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You'll come as a guest but leave feeling like a cherished family member.
Travel details
Time
You can book the stay anytime. You can book a stay for at least one night, but we recommend staying longer to immerse yourself fully in Maasai culture.
Location
Nearest airport: Kilimanjaro International airport (KIA), Tanzania
We come to pick you up from Kilimanjaro airport. All our locations are far away from the touristic route there are no roads and no electricity. It's a remote and beautiful African wilderness.
Accommodation
You will sleep in a comfortable tent or a Maasai house if you like. We provide you with all the camping supplies, including a trekking bed and a blanket.
There are no shower facilities, but you can wash yourself daily with a bucket of warm water. Our bathroom is a hygienic portable trekking toilet.
Food
Your food is prepared in the bush by a chef. Tasty African food is made of traditional and fresh local ingredients. If you have a special diet, let us know in advance. We are happy to cater to all kinds of different diets.
You have bottled drinking water at all times. We also serve coffee, tea, and other local drinks.
Price
We tailor the stay according to your travel wishes. Contact us, and we'll send you our price details. We recommend staying longer than two nights. The most popular stay is five days.
Our trips cover private transport, accommodation (in a tent), camping supplies, food, and beverages. Our staff includes an English-speaking Maasai guide, driver, and chef.
Impact
The indigenous Maasai, Datoga, and Hadzabe hosts manage and guide our unique trips. They get the economic benefit and fair salary for hosting you in their home.
Also, every Visit Nativ trip contributes to a wider social mission.
What People Are Saying About
Our Maasai Village Stay
Only very few foreign guests did stay here before us, it is a true native experience!
We stayed in a good tent a few meters from the village under a big tree. It was a great opportunity to connect to the Maasai people, learn about their culture and challenges in life. We were being treated like part of the family.
STEVEN L.
Our family trip to visit the Maasai of Tanzania’s Ngorongoro
by My Green Pod
During our first night in the bush we were visited by a pack of six hyenas, and on our second we got a visit from a leopard and her three cubs. We actually expected more; the scent of the goat’s blood and meat hung in the air – even in the wilderness. Each time the warriors chased the animals away and we never felt the slightest concern – even with our two-year-old in tow.
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