A Day Trip to Olpopongi Maasai Cultural Village

tanzania safari

Olpopongi Masai Tribe

Highlights

Get in-depth knowledge about the culture of the Maasai tribe

Explore the Olpopongi Maasai Cultural Village

Visit the local museum with your Maasai guide

Enjoy their traditional dance and the farewell song

Moshi, Arusha

cultural, historical, Tribal

Private Tour

1 Day

Medium

English

Description

Sign up for a day trip and meet the warmest people of the Maasai tribe at the Olpopongi Maasai Cultural Village. Start from Moshi to observe and learn all about the life of the Maasai people while strolling through the village. Visit the local museum, spot the co-existing animals like zebras and Thomson’s gazelle, and be graced by a beautiful farewell song from the Maasai people, marking the end of the tour.

Itinerary

Olpopongi Maasai Cultural Village Tour
- Meet the tour guide, who will pick you up at 7:30 a.m. after having your breakfast in the hotel and prepare for an adventure to the Olpopongi Maasai Cultural Village.
- Follow the main road up to Boma Ng’ombe and then diverge right to Sanya Juu road, which you will later branch off to the rough road on the left.
- Meet the Maasai guide along the way, who will take you for a walk in the Maasai territory while your driver proceeds to the village. Depending on your preference, the walk might be long or short. The long walk might be up to 12km, and you will learn all about the Maasai traditional medicines.
- Spot some animals like giraffes and Thomson gazelles on your walk. After a long walk, you will arrive in the village and be welcomed with the Maasai dance and songs. Lunch will be offered after the invitation formalities.
- Later, visit the local museum, where you will get a chance to learn all about their origin, traditions, and their day to day lives in the wilderness. You will be able to visit the typical Maasai hut and see how they spend their nights. Do not hesitate to ask as many questions as possible and exchange some pleasantries with the residents.
- Listen to a farewell song by the people and do some dances; you may be intrigued to join also.
- Start your journey back to Moshi or Arusha for an overnight stay.

What's Included

Maasai guide

Meals

All transportation expenses (4x4 Toyota Safari Land Cruiser, with the pop-top roof)

Drinking water

What's Excluded

Tipping for the staff members (driver/guide)

Medical Insurance

Beverages

Travel Insurance

Visa

All accommodations before/after the safari

Know Before You Go

Olpopongi Maasai Cultural Village is home to the Maasai tribe. The place is located just 75km from Moshi, and it is well-accessible. In your escapade at the village, you will get to learn how a typical Maasai survives in the wilderness, how they take care of their animals and in-depth knowledge about their traditional medicines. Maasai people are a Nilotic ethnic group that inhabits Northern Tanzania. They are highly famous for their unique culture and ability to reside near national parks. The Maasai speaks the Maa language, a Nilotic language related to the Dinka, Kalenjin and Nuer languages. Most of the Maasai have adopted the official national language of Tanzania – Swahili- except for some elders in villages.

A typical Maasai lifestyle centres on their live stocks, which is mainly their primary source of food. Their wealth is also measured by the number of cattle. The wealthier a man is, the more wives he can marry and have more children, which counts as a symbol of respect in the village.

As their societies grew, the Maasai realized their cattle were not enough for their daily basic needs, so they started practising farming as their additional activity leaving animals keeping their dominant activity. The Maasai are also recognized by their distinctive attires that vary with their age and gender. Maasai beadwork is also popular for its intricacy, and the women's beadwork expresses their position in society.

Olpopongi Maasai Cultural Village can be visited throughout the year, and there might even be a chance to spot some wildlife animals while on a walking tour that will be guided by the Maasai warrior guide. From December to April, the area receives rainfall, and you will get to see animals more easily; animals that might be spotted include zebras, Thomson's gazelle, dick-dick, elephants, and giraffes. From May to August, the place is usually windy and dry, and spotting animals can be more difficult.

What To Bring

Wear long-sleeves shirt (for summer)

Sunglasses

Hat

Walking shoes

Meeting Point

Moshi/Arusha

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.

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1 to 20	/person
Child
1 to 20	/person
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