ORIGINAL MAASAI LODGE

Let the local Maasai women introduce you to their handcraft. In the shade of an acacia tree, the Maasai will teach you how to craft your own jewelry. During a friendly chat, you will also have the chance to learn something about the women’s lives.

Cost: USD 50 per person

VISIT THE MAASAI CHURCH IN MADEBE

The Maasai still worship their own gods in a traditional manner. However, their belief has mingled with elements of Christianity. The visit to a Maasai church is a unique experience. Attend a Sunday’s mass together with the Maasai and let them show you the area around Madebe afterwards. They will also show you waterholes, their only source of potable water for centuries until Africa Amini Alama successfully built water pipes in the village.

Cost: Cost: USD 50 per person

VISIT OF A MAASAI-BOMA

A Maasai family invites you to their boma! One boma consists of several houses made of natural Materials, that are built in a circle to fence in the cattle. Visiting a boma will give you the chance to see for yourself how the Maasai live. Additionally, you can talk to your hosts who will give you an in-depth understanding of their traditions and customs.

Kosten: Cost: USD 35 per person

MASSAI FESTIVAL

A chance all too often. The local Maasai surely will be thankful. Preparations start early in the morning when you buy a goat. Maasai men will grill the goat over a fire while the women prepare the side dishes. In the evening your personal interpreter will give you the chance to chat with the guests. After dinner, the festival traditionally continues – well into the morning hours.

Cost: USD 150

MUKURU

Between Momella and Ngabobo, on the north side of Mount Meru, lies the village of Mukuru. A small, pyramid-shaped hill at the foothills of Mount Meru is the landmark of the area. This hill, Ol Doinyo Landaree is still used by the Maasai for religious purposes. It is not a tourist destination, however, we are allowed to pay for a visit from time to time. Birdlife is abundant, giraffes feed on fine acacia leaves and zebras share the pasture with the locals’ cattle. A place of peace and contemplation.

Cost: USD 50 per person

TRIP TO MUKURU AND THE MARKET IN NGARENANYUKI

An early start from the lodge will be necessary in order to climb the peak of Mukuru before noon, which is roughly a one and a half hours’ hike. After enjoying a well-deserved picnic on the summit with spectacular views, the hike back down will be a little shorter. Especially bird lovers are in for a treat since they will spot a couple of very rare bird species like the Purple Roller, the Red-and-Yellow Barbet, the Redheaded Barbet or the Fischer’s Lovebird. Around noon you will arrive at the market in Ngarenanyuki that takes place every Friday. A wide range of fresh fruits and vegetables, rice, corn and plenty of other products are offered. The colorful market stalls paint a rich picture of the scene.

Cost: USD 120 per person

DAY TRIP TO SINYA AND THE NATURE RESERVE IN THE WEST OF KILIMANJARO

On this full-day excursion you will discover the Embosel ecosystem in the north of Tanzania, near the border to Kenya. With a bit of luck, you might even have the chance to get within meters of elephants. At noon you will have a picnic in the middle of the wilderness before you visit the market in Sinya at the end of the day, where you find Maasai crafts as well as cozy little bars and cafés

Cost: USD 155 per Person, booking on Tuesdays only

TRIPS TO THE AFRICA AMINI ALAMA PROJECTS IN MOMELLA

Spend a whole day in Momella, the center of the Africa Amini Alama projects. In the morning you will have the chance to visit a couple of families supported by us. Afterwards, we invite you to our primary school. After having lunch in our restaurant, feel free to spend the day in the orphanage or discover the area along the river and the marshy land around Momella. If you are interested, you can take a look at our beehives of non-stinging bees.

Cost: USD 125 per person

SPECIAL MASSAI DAY

Live like a Maasai – for one whole day in your life.

You will have to wake up early in the morning in order to get dressed like a Maasai. You’ll be showed how to milk goats and cows in one of the Maasai settlement near the lodge. After late brunch male guests will collect healing plants, slaughter a goat and prepare the goat on a fire. Female guests will look for firewood, repair Maasai houses and experience the challenges of the life of the Maasai.

Finish the evening with a special goat fire celebration and dances. During the whole day, you will be accompanied by one of our Maasai guides who will explain you the deeper meaning of Maasai life.
An experience you will never forget!

Cost: USD 150 for two persons

SPECIAL MAASAI DAY WITH A BOMA OVERNIGHT EXPERIENCE

Finish your special Maasai day with an authentic overnight experience. Sleep with the Maasai in their own house, have dinner and breakfast the Maasai way and be one of them for 24h.

Cost: USD 250 for two persons