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Full-Day Oldonyo Sambu Village Tour from Arusha with Maasai Meal

1 Day Round trip from Oldonyo Sambu Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the local Maasai village of Oldonyo Sambu
  • 02 Meet the Maasai and learn about their traditional way of life
  • 03 Hike up Mareu Hill for views of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Mt. Meru, Longido, Ketumbeine, and Monduli
  • 04 See watering dams, a holy fig tree, water springs, and a historic tower
  • 05 Enjoy a meal prepared by Maasai women

Visit the local Maasai village of Oldonyo Sambu from Arusha and witness the traditions and lifestyles of the local tribes of the area. Hike in the surrounding landscape, meet a traditional healer, see watering dams and lush pastures, and take in views of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Mt. Meru, Longido, Ketumbeine, and Monduli from Mareu Hill. The experience ends with a local meal prepared by Maasai women.

Hike in the surrounding landscape, meet a traditional healer, see watering dams and lush pastures, and take in views of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Mt. Meru, Longido, Ketumbeine, and Monduli from Mareu Hill.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru, Ol Doinyo Lengai
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Oldonyo Sambu Village and Mareu Hill Experience

  • Meet the tour guide at the pre-decided location in Arusha to begin the tour.

  • Hike up Oldonyo-Was Hill with your Tanzanian guide.

  • Rest in a Maasai Boma before heading to meet a traditional healer.

  • Visit the watering dams and a traditional meat camp, or orpul.

  • Proceed to the fields and watch livestock in the lush pastures of the Maasai. Nearby is a zoo with Marabou storks, leopards, and colobus monkeys. Time permitting, you will also be shown the local method of beekeeping.

  • Continue by hiking up to Mareu Hill to view Mt. Kilimanjaro, Mt. Meru, Longido, Ketumbeine, and Monduli.

  • Rest at a Maasai Boma and visit a traditional healer.

  • See the holy fig tree, water springs, meat camp, and a historic tower.

  • End the journey with a meal prepared by Maasai women.

Oldonyo Sambu, Mareu Hill, Mt. Kilimanjaro

Where this trip takes you

Oldonyo Sambu, Mareu Hill, Mt. Kilimanjaro

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Oldonyo Sambu 4 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transportation.

  • Lunch and water.

  • English-speaking Tanzanian guide.

  • Village entrance fee and all activities.

What's Not Included

  • Personal spending.

  • Tips.

What to bring

  • Proper walking shoes

Know before you go

  • This tour includes walking in the wilderness, so proper walking shoes are advisable.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Oldonyo Sambu, Tanzania
Tour start
Oldonyo Sambu, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finish where they began, in Oldonyo Sambu.

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