Frequently Asked Questions

For quite some time our Lodge was the only one, where people can spend their holidays while getting to know Maasai culture close up. Meanwhile competitors have built similar places without the social component, so that we decided to take the name ‘Original Maasai Lodge’. Be assured that every dollar you spend at our accommodation goes directly into Africa Amini Alama, which is a charitable organization supporting educational, medical and social projects. (More information under Our Impact‘.)

The Hillside Retreat was built in 2012 and is placed on a little hill overlooking the surrounding area. It is a calm retreat where nature presents itself at its best. Not only here but also at the Nature Homes guests have seen giraffes walking by while sitting on the terrace. The Nature Homes, as the name already contains, are homes built into nature. All of them are surrounded by lots of acacia trees, very typical for Tanzania.

The tropical climate is accompanied by warm to hot temperatures during the day and a cooling off in the evening as well as in the morning hours. The summer months are December-March and the winter extends from June to September. During the European summer celebrations, you can expect temperatures similar to those in spring in Europe.

Apart from the rainy season in May, every month is recommended. Depending on the travel time we recommend different national parks due to the animal migrations.

We recommend that you always carry cash (dollars) with you. Credit card payments are accepted for the most part, but fees may apply.

Our accommodations are located in a malaria-free area since we lie on over 1550 meters of altitude. We recommend Hepatitis A + B / tetanus (tetanus) / diphtheria / pertussis / polio. Yellow fever is only necessary on the island of Zanzibar.

If desired, a pick-up directly from the airport Kilimanjaro is possible. From the driver/guide to the guard, all staff takes care of you, so there is no need to worry. In case of a medical problem, our Medical Team will be glad to help you.

All our activities and properties are up to date in regards to COVID-19 measurements. If you need detailed information you can find this under the point “COVID-19 PROACTIVE & PREVENTATIVE MEASURES ” or contact us directly.

You can apply for an online visa at: https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/

It is also possible to get your visa at Kilimanjaro airport for 50$/50€. In order to speed up your entry, this document can be filled out in advance and handed in at the counter:
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Qatar, Ethiopian, KLM, Turkish Airlines and Condor fly to Kilimanjaro Airport.

In Tanzania, plastic bags may no longer be imported, exported, manufactured, sold or used. Private users of plastic bags could therefore be punished with 30,000 shillings (about 12 Euros/Dollars) or two weeks in prison. The use of plastic in medicine, agriculture or the construction industry is exempt from the ban.

The health of our guests and our employees is our top priority!
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, we have taken additional precautionary measures to guarantee our guests a safe stay.

With Africa Amini Alama‘s own healing center and CEO Dr. Cornelia Wallner-Frisee, we offer our guests the best possible support in health issues and guarantee the necessary measures for a safe stay of our guests in the Africa Amini Life Lodges and holiday apartments, especially in the current situation of the global coronavirus pandemic.

GENERAL HYGIENE
• Handwash and soap dispenser stations throughout lodge areas.
• Hand sanitizer in all areas and bathrooms.
• Guest Suites are desinfected before check-in and daily during a Guests stay.
• Spa & wellness areas cleaned more regularly, with special attention to high-contact areas.
• All of our guest accommodation units are at a safe distance from the others.

SOCIAL DISTANCING
• In all public Guest areas.
• In allocation of dining room tables.
• On game drive vehicles except groups who travel together
• In most of Activities and Tours

DINING
• No buffets, and boma dinners unless lodge is booked for exclusive use.
• Snacks individually packaged (e.g. Lunchboxes).

GAME DRIVES, LODGE TRANSPORT AND ACTIVITIES
• All lodge and hired vehicles are extensively sanitized between transfers, tours and game drives.
• Transports are exclusive within groups.
• All Activities, offered by Africa Amini Life are outside, in the great outdoors. All general rooms are open due to the climate.