Olpopongi Village

Early in the morning we will pick you up from your hotel in Arusha. After an estimated two and a half hours picturesque drive along the slopes of West Kilimanjaro, you will arrive to the Maasai land near Tinga-Tinga. After arriving at „Olpopongi“ Maasai Village a group of lovely Maasai and the Village Chief welcomes you with a chilled welcome drink. During a walk through the village, your personal English speaking Maasai guide is explaining the historical life, past and today’s life of the Tanzania Maasai. You will have access to more information about the culinary culture of the Maasai while tasting a traditional tea (chai) prepared on the wood fire. A tasty lunch with a variety of local food highlights will mark the end of activities inside the village. During afternoon depart to start an exhilarating & very educational walking safari across the nearby bush. Maasai warriors will guide you along their paths and explain you typical medicinal plants, astonishing trees, tracks and the local wildlife. In addition to that, the usage of local tools, hunting techniques and fire preparation is a part your unforgettable bush excursion. Coming back to the village, the well-deserved break is accompanied by freshly brewed coffee & cake. During the sunset a group of Maasai men and woman gathering around for the traditional singing & dancing performances. A great BBQ-Buffet right at camp fire together with your already known Maasai friends will provide you an unforgettable evening under the (mostly) starry sky. The evening will find the end at your private Maasai house on traditional beds with comfortable mats & blankets.
After hearing the rhythm of the bush drums next morning, the breakfast with freshly baked rolls, jam, fruits and an omelette of your choice is waiting for you! Later, during the still early morning, the tour is over and it’s time to say good bye with many new impressions in your mind. Later on you will taken back to your hotel in Arusha.