Maasai Village Experience: Discover Indigenous Culture and Visit Chemka Hot Springs in Tanzania

Immerse yourself in the vibrant Maasai culture and explore the stunning Chemka Hot Springs on this private day tour in Tanzania. Learn about Maasai traditions, enjoy personalized attention from your guide, and experience a hassle-free trip with round-trip transportation from your hotel.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Rundugai - We will pick you up in the morning from your hotel in Moshi, Arusha or upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro/Arusha airports in a clean airconditioned vehicle and drive short distance to Maasai village.
    Maasai community live in small mud-thatched villages, surrounded by their cattle and smaller livestock. For hundreds of years the Maasai have…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Experienced tour guide
  • Support local communities with a contribution to the Maasai village
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Lunch included
  • All entrance fees and taxes covered
  • Access to all activities
Additional Information

Tanzania’s landscapes and wildlife are famous, but many tourists often puzzle over the way of life and customs of the local tribes. This tour to a Maasai village will help distinguish the truth from myths, providing you a chance to gain real understanding of Maasai customs straight from the locals. Advantage from the personal guidance and insights of…

Location
Rundugai
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Tahisha_m
Nov 12, 2024
Great Tour in Moshi - Milton was our driver for the day. He was very informative about our day trip. He was very kind, professional and patient for us to change into proper foot wear. We had a wonderful time meeting the Maasai tribe! Raphael was our guide within the tribe meeting. Everyone was welcoming! Enjoyed the “Hot”Springs. We did not swim but they offer swim wear (larger size) , and floatation tubes for rental. Lunch was tasty. Be aware bush toilets on the premises only. Highly recommend!
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Runya22
Nov 10, 2024
Must do! - Very good tour. I enjoyed every part of the tour and we had an amazing guide Mpemba. So knowledgeable and very friendly and super fun. Would highly recommend.
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Carmengeorgianapop
Nov 9, 2024
Unforgettable Journey Through Tanzania - My experience in Tanzania was nothing short of extraordinary. One of the highlights was meeting the Maasai community and attending a traditional wedding. This immersion into the Maasai culture was unforgettable, as I witnessed their customs, vibrant attire, and unique rituals. It was a rare opportunity to connect with their heritage in such an authentic setting, leaving me with deep respect and admiration. Exploring Tanzania's breathtaking landscapes was equally captivating. From stunning waterfalls to serene countryside, every place we visited offered something incredible. My guide, Mpemba, enriched the experience immensely. His deep knowledge of Tanzanian culture, history, and ecology brought every moment to life. Mpemba also introduced me to the country's diverse flavors, from traditional dishes to local fruits. Each meal became a journey of discovery, with new textures and tastes. Mpemba's passion for his homeland and his eagerness to share it with others made this trip so much more meaningful. His insights allowed me to see beyond just beautiful scenery – I gained a genuine understanding of Tanzania’s vibrant traditions and lifestyle. This trip was truly transformative, thanks to the warm, welcoming people and Mpemba’s unforgettable guidance. I’m already dreaming of my return!
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Jacco_g
Sep 16, 2024
Relatively pricey but still definitely recommended - Loved the explanations about the Maasai people and their traditiona. The Maasai guide was able to explain it really well. Also the hot springs were nice and it was lovely to alsp enjoy it together with the locals.
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Kev1285
Sep 15, 2024
Great day out - Excellent day out with a kind and courteous driver. I was joined by a couple and together we visited the Masai people and joined in with traditions such as dancing and spear throwing. We learnt interesting facts about their culture and daily life. The second part was a great lunch near the hot spring followed by a swim and some rope swing jumping. Great atmosphere at the spring, locals were there too and everyone was friendly. The drive is long along a bumpy road, so if that isn't your thing you may want to reconsider. But highly recommended otherwise.
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Diane_b
Sep 11, 2024
An adventure you don't want to miss!! - Enoch was a wonderful guide and gave us great information in addition to being an excellent driver. The Masai were very friendly and seemed happy to have us visit. The lunch after was probably one of the best chicken curries we have ever had! Such a great day!! We also enjoyed our visit to Chemka hotspriings. We did not swim, but we enjoyed watching the others and also watching the monkeys in the trees.
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Nykd
Aug 3, 2024
Awesome Experience - Awesome experience. Enjoyed the food and coffee. The people were do friendly and accomodating. Thank you very much for your hospitality!!
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215rasheedah
Jun 26, 2024
Highly appreciated - Wow. What a great and awesome experience. This was the highlight of our trip to East africa. Pemba was an excellent, kind, and intelligent guide. He was accommodating and generous with his time. The Massai Village is a spiritual and enlightening adventure. The people are so warm and kind. We will never forget the cultural practices and ritual traditions of this community. Highly recommend. You will have an excellent day and wonderful journey.
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Karen_s
Aug 27, 2024
Highly recommend - Spending time with a Masai tribe was interesting however the real highlight for us was swimming in the beautiful Chemka Hot Springs. NB. They're not hot, however the water temperature is very comfortable.
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Adamtorky
Oct 2, 2024
Worst trip ever . Don’t waste your money - By far the worst experience I have ever had. First of all , the driver stopped at a gas station to fuel. He started fueling the car while the car was still running.!!! With me inside !!!!. I told him he has to turn off the car when fueling as this puts everyone at huge risk. !!!! You never keep the car running while fueling. He didn’t turn off the car and said ( it’s ok, nothing will happen). Then we went to the Massai tribe. People were in my face the whole time. They treat their animals very bad . Baby goats who are one week old with their umbilical cord still attached, tied up in dark rooms crying for their mom. I asked where was the mom? They said she is grazing with the other goats and will be back in 12 hours. So the baby goat is tied up for 12 hours until mom returns!!! 12 hours with no food or water. So cruel and crazy. Then we go to this place called ( hot springs) it is cooooolddd. It is just natural spring water. It is not hot springs. They told me I have to wear the floating device but ( forgot) to tell me that it is optional and I have to pay rent for. I totally felt that I was taken advantage of. Horrible trip and not worth the money. Don’t do it.
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