Mountain Kilimanjaro Trekking
Northern Circuit - Tanzania Top Destinations
4 Days
West Kilimanjaro Maasai Visits, Nature Walks & Game Drives
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable Tanzania safari with our African Wildlife Conservation Tours. Enjoy a private stay in the stunning foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, camping within the Maasai’s exclusive game reserve along the Tanzania-Kenya border, thanks to our ongoing relationship with the Sinya Maasai village.
Full Itinerary
Arriving at Kilimanjaro International Airport, our Habitat Adventures Travel representative will warmly greet you and then shuttle you to either Kambi ya Tembo Camp or Osiligilai Maasai Lodge for a delightful dinner and overnight stay. Your lodge may feature African-style décor, an en suite bathroom, and a private veranda boasting views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Toast to the adventure at the bar or rest early for the exciting days ahead. Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime experience on the Northern circuit route!
Your next day begins with a morning briefing led by your expert guide. Here, you’ll introduce yourselves and delve further into your itinerary to accommodate any potential changes. Up next is a one-hour nature walk around the village, interacting with locals and witnessing traditional practices like banana beer making. Depending on availability, you may also visit a local bee nursery or a produce market.
After this educational nature walk, hop into a safari jeep (designed for comfort and optimal visibility), and head into the Maasai’s private game reserve. Arriving in the afternoon, check into the camp for a shared lunch and a brief break before continuing with your scheduled excursions.
In the evening, seize your first opportunity to spot wildlife with a late-afternoon game drive and walking safari, guided by a knowledgeable Maasai guide. After the adventures, your professional guide will bring you back to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Relax after dinner, savoring a meal that includes a hot appetizer, a main course with a side dish, and dessert. You have the option to linger in the dining area or retire to your room for relaxation before an early start the next day.
Take advantage of unforgettable moments on our African Wildlife Conservation Tours with activities you would have never thought of!
Begin your day with an early morning visit to a Maasai village for a rich cultural experience. Enjoy coffee/tea and snacks at the lodge before departure. The Maasai, known for their intricate beadwork, share their customs and traditions. Meet the village chief, join in welcome songs and dances, and step inside a traditional Maasai hut. You might even assist with tasks like livestock care.
After the cultural exploration, set out on a game drive, spotting elephants and observing the elusive lions and cheetahs in the savannah’s tall grasses. In the afternoon, your guide will take you to a lodge for a hot lunch amidst the stunning natural surroundings.
Following free time, local experts will discuss wildlife conservation in the Enduimet game-controlled area, surrounded by tribes like the Maasai, reliant on farming and livestock. The discussion addresses the challenges of sharing land with wild animals, exploring the conflicts between the locals and wildlife.
After the insightful discussion, relax before another wonderful dinner. Choose to stay in the dining area, share ideas with fellow tourists, or retire to your room to unwind before another day of discoveries.
Congratulations on such memorable moments! The end of one amazing experience is the start of another.
Your African Wildlife Conservation Tours pre-trip concludes with a delicious breakfast at the lodge, followed by a drive to Arusha to meet up with other tourists in preparation for the main trip in Northern circuit route destinations such as Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara National Park, and Tarangire National Park. You will check out of the lodge and begin the approximately 3-hour drive back to Arusha.
You will arrive at your lodge and meet up with your fellow travelers to join them for dinner and prepare for the main trip the next day.
After dinner, you might have some time to share your pre-trip highlights with other travelers. Following that, you may depart to your room to unwind before tomorrow’s day of discoveries.
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