Tanzania · Tribal Experiences

6-Hour Maasai Village Tour in Arusha with Cultural Heritage Centre

6 Hours Round trip from Simanjiro Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit a Maasai Village and learn about the tribe's way of life
02 Watch the Maasai make fire from sticks and cook traditional barbecue
03 Explore the Cultural Heritage Centre, Africa's biggest arts and crafts gallery
04 See paintings, handmade crafts, and rare Tanzanite found only in Tanzania

Go on a 6-hour tour to the Maasai Village and the Cultural Heritage Centre in Arusha. Visit and interact with the Maasai tribe, learn about their origins and way of life, and observe how they make fire from sticks and cook traditional barbecue. Then head to the Cultural Heritage Centre to explore Africa's biggest arts and crafts gallery, featuring paintings, handmade crafts by African artists, and the rare jewel Tanzanite, which is only available in Tanzania.

Learn about the Maasai tribal culture, interact with the villagers, and observe how they make fire from sticks and cook barbecue traditionally.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Arusha

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Maasai Village and Cultural Heritage Centre Tour

Drive to the Maasai Village in the Simanjiro area at around 7 am with your tour guide.
Learn about the Maasai tribal culture, interact with the villagers, and observe how they make fire from sticks and cook barbecue traditionally.
Travel to the Cultural Heritage Centre, the biggest arts and crafts gallery in Africa.
Check out the paintings and handmade crafts designed by African artists. Also, see the fine and rare jewel of Tanzanite, which is only available in Tanzania.
Depart for your hotel in Arusha.