6-day Tanzania safari with maasai immersion
- Adult
- Child
Who This 6-Day Safari in Tanzania is For:
This 6-day Tanzania safari is perfect for travelers seeking a balanced adventure of wildlife exploration and deep cultural immersion. Ideal for those who want a meaningful experience, this tour combines two days of thrilling Tanzania safari with an authentic connection to the Maasai culture. Over the course of six days, you’ll explore Tanzania’s wildlife-rich national parks while learning about the Maasai community’s traditions, beliefs, and daily life. Plus, you’ll see firsthand how your journey positively impacts local families, through the social and educational projects supported by a local NGO.
What to Expect From This 6-Day Tanzania Safari and Maasai Immersion:
On this 6-day safari in Tanzania, we’ll start by visiting the Momella area near Arusha, where we’ll witness the impactful work of the NGO operating in northern Tanzania. You’ll visit their schools, medical centers, and orphanage, gaining insight into the organization’s mission to support underprivileged families. Your experience will include two days of safari adventures in Tarangire National Park and Arusha National Park, both renowned for their stunning landscapes and abundant wildlife.
The final days of the journey will take you to a unique Maasai-managed eco-lodge, where you’ll continue your cultural immersion with the Maasai people. This experience is the perfect combination of safari and meaningful, responsible travel, allowing you to make a positive impact through sustainable tourism.
6-Day Safari Itinerary: Combining Wildlife and Culture
Arrival in Tanzania: Visiting a Rural Area Far from the Tourist Circuits
Your 6-day Tanzania safari starts as you land at Kilimanjaro Airport, where we will be picked up in a 4×4 car. We will drive off the paved road and cross several villages and areas where we will see the real rural life of the Tanzanian interior.
Once in Momella, you’ll have the option to either rest and acclimatize or begin exploring the village. Your guide will adapt to your preferences, offering an introduction to the area. You’ll spend the night at Hillside Retreat, a peaceful eco-lodge nestled in nature.
The following day, after breakfast, we will explore the impactful projects of the local NGO in Momella. Visit schools, the orphanage, medical centers, and even a sewing workshop where you can purchase handcrafted items made by local women. After lunch under a majestic 30-meter tree, we’ll hike to the sacred Mount Mukuru, an area only accessible with permission from the local community. The day ends with another night at Hillside Retreat.
The Safari
The third and fourth days of your 6-day safari in Tanzania are dedicated to exploring two of the country’s most famous national parks. First, we visit Arusha National Park, known for its diverse landscapes, from rainforests to savannahs. You’ll encounter giraffes, buffalos, zebras, and possibly leopards and colobus monkeys.
On the fourth day, we head to Tarangire National Park, home to large herds of elephants and iconic baobab trees. With your private guide, you’ll spot lions, cheetahs, and an array of bird species.
Authentic Maasai Cultural Immersion
The fifth and sixth days of your 6-day Tanzania safari are focused on immersive cultural tourism with the Maasai community. You’ll stay at an eco-friendly lodge, fully managed by the Maasai, offering a blend of authenticity and comfort. The lodge provides stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru.
During these days, you’ll participate in Maasai-led activities, including traditional dancing, beadwork, storytelling, and learning about their sustainable lifestyle. Your stay directly supports local development projects, including education and healthcare.
Why Choose This 6-Day Tanzania Safari?
This 6-day Tanzania safari is more than just a wildlife adventure; it’s an opportunity to connect deeply with the local culture and contribute to meaningful social causes. By booking this safari, you’ll be supporting education and healthcare initiatives that directly benefit some of Tanzania’s most disadvantaged communities. With two days of safari in breathtaking national parks and several days of cultural immersion with the Maasai people, this is the perfect balance between adventure and responsible travel.
• Safari and Culture: Enjoy two days of safari in Tanzania’s most famous national parks and 2 days immersed in Maasai culture.
• Responsible Travel: All profits from this tour go to local NGOs that support education, healthcare, and community development in Tanzania.
• Private Safari: Travel in a private 4×4 vehicle, giving you flexibility, comfort, and an exclusive wildlife experience.
• Sustainable Accommodation: Stay in eco-friendly lodges that are managed by the Maasai community, supporting local businesses and sustainable tourism.
Book Your 6-Day Tanzania Safari Today!
This 6-day safari in Tanzania offers a perfect combination of wildlife adventure and cultural immersion, giving you an unforgettable experience while making a positive impact on local communities. Whether you’re traveling solo, with a partner, or as a family, this safari is tailored to create memories that will last a lifetime. Contact us today to learn more or to book your spot on this extraordinary journey through Tanzania!
Duration
6 Days
Group Size
Private Group
Language
English
Included
- Full board accommodation
- Private Guide / Driver with 4x4
- Mineral water
- Transfers
- Tickets to the National Parks mentioned in the program
Excluded
- International and National Flights tickets
- Visa costs
- Personal Insurance
Travel Itinerary 6-Day Maasai Safari in Tanzania:
Pick up from Kilimanjaro Airport and visit to Momella
Our guide will pick you up from Kilimanjaro Airport and take you to Momella (2 hours drive). Once in Momella, you can choose whether you want to rest and acclimatise, or if you prefer to start your first explorations in and around the village. Your guide will accompany you and adapt to your needs. Overnight at Hillside Retreat (Momella)
- Lunch, Dinner
Visiting NGO projects
After a delicious breakfast, we will visit the work of the NGO in Momella. There you can visit the schools, the orphanage, the restaurant, the medical office, or the small sewing workshop where you can buy, if you wish, unique handmade pieces made by women of the community, who have learned to weave thanks to the NGO's training projects. You will be able to see as much as you want and you will set the pace, and then we will have lunch under a 30-metre high tree. Legend has it that this tree purifies the whole area. After recharging our batteries, we will hike to Mount Mukuru. Mukuru is a small sacred mountain and only we will be able to go there as we have the permission of the community. Overnight at Hillside Retreat (Momella)
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Safari Day 1: Arusha National Park
We get up early and venture out for our first day on safari, where we can see buffalo, giraffes, flamingos, zebras, elephants.... Whenever you want you can stop, rest and enjoy the picnic that you will have prepared. Overnight at Hillside Retreat (Momella)
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Safari Day 2: Tarangire National Park
We will get up early to go to Tarangire National Park to continue our safari. Today we will visit one of the most important parks in Tanzania, where we will be able to see elephants, zebras, and with a bit of luck lions, leopards and cheetahs.
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Original Maasai Lodge
Today we will head to the Maasai Lodge, where we will stay in "bomas" built by the Maasai women but with the comforts of the western world, such as hot water, electricity and private bathrooms. From your room you will be able to see the immensity of Kilimanjaro and at sunrise, if the day is clear, they will bring you tea or coffee while you enjoy the view of Kilimanjaro. The Maasai will show us their songs, dances, hunting techniques and traditions. In the evening, we will gather around the fire to talk and dine together.
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Maasai immersion
Early in the morning, we will go for a walk in the African savannah with a Maasai specialist in medicinal plants, during this walk we will learn about the plants of the area and their therapeutic qualities. At the end of the walk, we will return to the lodge for breakfast. After breakfast, you will be taken to the airport or pre-arranged place for your return or onward journey. That day, in addition to enjoying the pool, you will be able to rest or do the activities you want with your guide.
- Breakfast
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Terms & Conditions: 6-Day Maasai Safari in Tanzania
The child rate applies to ages 5 to 12.
Please inquire about prices for children aged 13 to 17 and for children under 5.
These prices are based on a couple of adults or a couple traveling with children. In the case of a single adult traveling with a child, the child rate is not applicable and will need to be adjusted. If this is your situation, please contact us for the final prices.