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Some day trips are relaxed while others involve walking, cycling, swimming or longer road transfers.
Olpopongi Maasai Cultural Village & Museum is the first authentic Maasai Boma and Museum with overnight facilities in Tanzania. Olpopongi provides a unique Maasai & wildlife experience in the West-Kilimanjaro Maasailand, Just 74 km from Moshi While at the village you will share the authentic Maasai life & culture. The income obtained from your tour supports local Maasai families with water, food, employment, personal income, medical treatments and education. All Maasai – jewelry on sale is hand-made and produced by the local Maasai women of other nearby villages. All Museum tours & walking safaris are performed by experienced English speaking Maasai guides.
You will be picked up at your hotel at 0900hrs and transferred to the Olpopongi Maasai Village. It is roughly a 1 and a half hour drive from Moshi town. While at the village you will be given a tour of the village and museum to get a better understanding of Maasai culture and tradition. You will also go on a short walking safari and learn about Maasai hunting techniques and their natural medicines. A traditional lunch will be prepared for you in the afternoon. After your tour of the village you will be transferred back to your hotel in Moshi.
Day trips are useful before a climb, after safari, between flights or during a longer Tanzania stay. Departure point, transfer time, activity level and what to carry should be confirmed before the day so the experience fits smoothly into the rest of your itinerary.
Some day trips are relaxed while others involve walking, cycling, swimming or longer road transfers.
Comfortable clothing, sun protection, water, suitable footwear and a light rain layer are useful for many Tanzania day experiences.
Ask about combining the experience with Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru, safari or an airport transfer day.