Day Tour to Ol’Doinyo Sambu Maasai Village

Detailed Overview

Overview

Cultural Programs in Ol Doinyo Sambu includes:
Short hikes up hills in the open plains to view the scenery of Maasai land and to see the high volcanoes of northern Tanzania which include Mount Kilimanjaro, Meru, Longido and Ketumbeine. Visits to traditional Maasai Bomas, markets and watering dams to experience real Maasai daily life. Courtesy call at the home of a traditional healer or at the warriers’ camp of meet-eating rituals or at the center of woman group specializing in making Maasai ornaments. Study walks to historic towers, tribal holy trees and stranger water springs. Horse, donkey and camel rides across Maasai Country.

Tour Highlights

• Visit the central village of Maasai tribe
• Enjoy short hiking trips uphill and in the open plains of Maasai land
• Visit local healers and learn about Maasai tradition & daily life
• On Saturdays you can vistit the lively Maasai market

Best Travel Time

• All year round

Inclusions

• Transport to and from your accommodation in Arusha/Moshi or nearby
• Other languages on request
• English-speaking guide/driver
• Guiding fees, development fees, conservation fees (if applicable)
• Lunch at the Camp & Complimentary bottle of water

Exclusions

• Items of a personal nature such as souvenirs, passport, visa, and traveler’s insurance
• soft drinks & alcoholic drinks
• medical evacuation insurance
• Tips for guides and driver-guide
• Anything else not mentioned in the inclusions

Optional Add-ons

• Half day Tour
• Walking safari starts with a visit to a Masai boma to see the traditional lifestyle of the tribe. Hike up the Ol Doinyo War Hill to view the surrounding plains and villages. Later, head to the center of Maasai women specializing in ornament making and to the historical tower, a reminder of colonialism. Trek to a holy fig tree and thereon to a Water spring, then Hike up the Mareu Hill to view Mt. Kilimanjaro, Mt. Meru, Longido, Ketumbeine and Monduli. Rest in Maasai boma before heading to meet a traditional healer.
• overnight in a Maasai boma

Important Notes

• We offer discounted prices for children.

What to Bring

• Hiking boots
• Layered clothing
• Waterproof jacket
• Warm hat and gloves
• Daypack
• Sunscreen and sunglasses
• Personal medication
• Reusable water bottle