Itinerary

1. Day 1: Journey to Authenticity

   • Our driver will pick you up at your designated location.
   • It's a 1.5-2-hour journey through the untouched Maasai area to the Original Maasai Lodge.
   • Built and run by the Maasai, the Original Maasai Lodge offers nature, culture, and relaxation with views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
   • Get to know the Maasai through campfire stories, spear-throwing, and traditional dances.
   • The pool, massage rooms, sauna, and rest areas are just right for relaxation.
   • With a total of 16 bungalows, we guarantee exclusivity, individuality, and authenticity.
   • Upon arrival at the lodge, you will check in and arrange the next day's activities together with the lodge manager.
   • After that, your time is completely reserved for you to relax and acclimatize.
   • Enjoy the swimming pool, sauna, massage (extra charge), and our mirror cave to relax.

   Overnight Original Maasai Lodge (Full Board)

2. Day 2: Cultural Immersion & Nature Discovery

   • After breakfast, you will discover the plants of Maasai medicine with a naturopathic guide.
   • On this walk through the Maasailand, you will have the opportunity to learn everything about the Maasai culture and healing traditions from your guide, gaining a deep insight into the everyday life of the people.
   • On your way, you might come across some cattle led by young Maasai children and even be able to see some zebras or antelopes.
   • Return back to the lodge in the afternoon for lunch and relaxation.
   • Shortly before sunset, the Maasai will introduce you to their skills at spear throwing.
   • While trying to shoot a target with your own spear, your senses will be taken into old adventures and fantasies of killing a lion.
   • Afterward, you get the chance to watch the traditional dances while the sun sets behind Mount Meru.
   • At the campfire, you will learn everything about the Maasai culture and are invited to ask many questions before you head to dinner.

   Overnight Original Maasai Lodge (Full Board)

3. Day 3: Living the Maasai Life

   • Today, you will have the opportunity to try on the traditional Maasai clothes yourself.
   • We supply you with a used tyre, cassava, corn, sweet potato, milk powder, tea, and enough water.
   • In the Maasailand, you will soon find a herd and a Maasai child will help you to get them to their destination with whistling sounds.
   • Go goat and cow milking in one of the Maasai settlements and have a look at their houses (bomas).
   • After a late brunch, men will collect healing plants, slaughter a goat, and prepare the goat on the fireplace.
   • At the next stop, you will learn how to make shoes from old tyres, typical Maasai shoes that they have worn for about 5-8 years.
   • 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 the deeper meaning of Maasai life.

   Overnight Original Maasai Lodge (Full Board)

4. Day 4: Safari Sunrise & Farewell Bush Breakfast

   • Your wake-up call today will be a bit earlier than usual in order to start the day together with the animals living in the Maasai savannah.
   • Our open-land rover will take you to the midst of awakening nature, where you will enjoy your bush breakfast.
   • Whilst you are having your morning coffee, you will have time to feel the African sun slowly increasing in strength and colour.
   • Spot antelopes, giraffes, and their zebra fellows, or hear them grazing around you.
   • You will return back to the lodge in the mid-morning, around 1100hrs, to prepare for your departure for your next destination or airport.