Diving with Whale Sharks at Mafia Island
Today we will visit an authentic Maasai village. On your visit, you will have an opportunity to learn about their ancient culture. They live in small huts made of a mixture of cow dung and soil. The huts are built in a circle and the animals sleep in the center to be safe from wild animals. You will learn to make fire in a traditional way and ignite dry elephant dung.
Every morning and evening, a group of men will make a fire and then distribute it to the entire village. They will show you how they get medicine from trees and shrubs by boiling the leaves, stems, and roots of some trees. The Maasai are known for their high jumping which is also a way of attracting a bride. The higher the jumps, the more of an eligible bachelor a man is.
You will have a chance to sing and dance with them. You will also learn about their weapons such as spears and shields and their fighting skills. They do not hunt, but Maasai men are known to kill lions to protect their village and their cattle. You will be able to taste typical Maasai food which lets them survive in very harsh surroundings. You will see how the women are creating their traditional jewelry. Both men and women wear colorful handmade beaded ornaments on their ears and necks. Depending on our arrival time, it might get dark by the end of our visit. That will give you the opportunity to listen to the traditional Maasai chants and dancing, accompanied by a bonfire.
What you can experience at a Maasai village:
Duration: 1-6 hours (you decide how long you want to stay)
Price is 70,- USD per person, depending on location. This is a contribution to the people in the village including transport fees.
The visit of the village can be done as a daytrip or as part of your safari.
Locations for visiting a Maasai village: Moshi, Arusha, Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Mikumi National Park
Park fees
All activities
A professional driver/guide
All transportation
All Taxes/VAT
Meals
Drinking water (On all days)
International flights (From/to home)
Roundtrip airport transfer
Accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Diving with Whale Sharks at Mafia Island
Today we will visit an authentic Maasai village. On your visit, you will have an opportunity to learn about their ancient culture. They live in small huts made of a mixture of cow dung and soil. The huts are built in a circle and the animals sleep in the center to be safe from wild animals. You will learn to make fire in a traditional way and ignite dry elephant dung.
Every morning and evening, a group of men will make a fire and then distribute it to the entire village. They will show you how they get medicine from trees and shrubs by boiling the leaves, stems, and roots of some trees. The Maasai are known for their high jumping which is also a way of attracting a bride. The higher the jumps, the more of an eligible bachelor a man is.
You will have a chance to sing and dance with them. You will also learn about their weapons such as spears and shields and their fighting skills. They do not hunt, but Maasai men are known to kill lions to protect their village and their cattle. You will be able to taste typical Maasai food which lets them survive in very harsh surroundings. You will see how the women are creating their traditional jewelry. Both men and women wear colorful handmade beaded ornaments on their ears and necks. Depending on our arrival time, it might get dark by the end of our visit. That will give you the opportunity to listen to the traditional Maasai chants and dancing, accompanied by a bonfire.
What you can experience at a Maasai village:
Duration: 1-6 hours (you decide how long you want to stay)
Absolutely yes. We will arrange all airport transfers for you from and to the airport so that you don’t have to worry about how to get to your hotel. One of our drivers or guides will come to pick you up and take you back to the airport. This is already included in our offers and services.
Absolutely yes. Our handpicked hotels all offer you to safely store your luggage during your climb. In this way you can leave all gear that you won’t need during your climb at the hotel. That is very convenient if you are planning to go on a safari or to Zanzibar after your hike.
Tanzania Horizon Safaris has worked out a very transparent cancellation policy. In most cases we can offer a voucher if you have to postpone your travel. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Please note that deposits are non-refundable as they have to be used for making reservations for your hotel and transport.
*If a booking is cancelled the client is subject to a cancellation fee as follows:
