Private Tour
Maasai village visit and Chemka hot-springs with hot lunch.
Overview
Available languages
9 hours
Mobile ticket
Tanzania is well known for its landscape and wildlife, but visitors are often left wondering about the lifestyle and culture of the country’s indigenous communities. Separate the fact from the fiction on this day tour to a Maasai village and hear first-hand insights into Maasai traditions directly from community members. Benefit from the personalized attention and insights of your private guide and travel the distance easily with round-trip transportation from your Arusha or Moshi hotel.
- Enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of Arusha or Moshi
- Learn about Maasai culture directly from community members
- Receive personalized attention from your guide on a private tour
- Round-trip transportation from your hotel ensures a hassle-free trip
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Tour guide
Contribution to the Maasai village
Bottled water
Lunch
All entrance fees and taxes
All activities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
We will pick you up in the morning from your hotel in Moshi, Arusha or upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro/Arusha airports in a clean airconditioned vehicle and drive short distance to Maasai village. Maasai community live in small mud-thatched villages, surrounded by their cattle and smaller livestock. For hundreds of years the Maasai have roamed these lands of Tanzania a nomadic lifestyle. A highlight of your Kilimanjaro climb or safari vacation is a visit with these Maasai people. Many of the tribal villages welcome visitors to their villages to view up close their culture and lifestyle. On this day trip you will have a special opportunity to experience with Maasai Community. At the village, you will experience many traditional aspects of Maasai life, All visits are planned and arranged by the Maasai themselves; they will show you their traditional Maasai dance, beads, making fire, ornaments, some bush techniques & medicine and you can also walk with their cattle on the plains.
Kikuletwa Hotsprings
After a visit in Maasai village your trip continues to the Chemka/Kikuletwa Hot Springs. The ride to the hot springs takes about 40 min and leads partly over bumpy slopes, Upon arrival at the hot springs we will have Lunch and then Enjoy a wonderful afternoon in just the way you want, in the sun dozing, chatting with the locals at the small bar, or swimming - you determine the course. We leave the hot springs in the late afternoon (just before sunset) and return relaxed to your hotel in Arusha or Moshi. Note: have swimming wear, towels and flip flops
Options
Maasai village and Hot-springs
standard
Duration: 10 hours
Local Lunch
Air condition
Pickup included
Reviews
45 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful!
Relax31868803571,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice experience with the Maasai community which is super welcoming! Thanks to our guide Pemba who gave us a lot of information about this culture. We recommend to be experience! Celine and Pascal
Magnifique
stephaniesD4834YS,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had nice local food, Traditional Dances, beautiful memories, extraordinary nature….. And our Guide Mpemba was super nice and very into making us feel happy
Maasai tour and Chemka hot springs
kristenlW967WU,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mpemba was our guide and he was the best! Very accommodating and informative. He is also great at taking photos! Would book again :)
Loveeeeeeed our tour guide Mpemba
arayus2005,
Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide was amazing made us feel at home, took pictures treated us like his daughters. I will truly miss him, he also drove us other places we wanted to go as well!! So sweet
Great tour!
olnickd2021,
Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mpemba was amazing! He is so patient and sweet, the experience was everything and more! The massai community welcomed us with open arms
Wonderful
jayjK4812ZT,
Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mpemba was a great guide , he made sure to accommodate us the entire time, with stops c history of the place; and even random stops we wanted to do . Thank you !
All I hoped for
Joline M,
Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very interesting. Lots of fun at the village. Learned a lot about Masai. Pemba was a terrific guide. Went above and beyond for us
Great emotion 🥰
735marwanj,
Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Visiting the Maasai village will remain etched in my heart as an extraordinary adventure, of rare intensity. A deeply human moment, rich in emotion, authenticity and sharing. I was touched by the warmth of Welcoming and the strength of the traditions of this unique people. A huge thank you also to our driver Mpemba, whose professionalism, kindness and attention made this experience even more beautiful and unforgettable.
Highly Recommend! Maximum fun with the Maasai !
diegotY7297ET,
Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a phenomenal time at both locations! Our driver mpemba was punctual and very knowledgeable. The Maasai village was a great time and we learned so much about the culture and the activities were fun and interactive. Our lunch was very delicious. The hot springs were a great way to end the day ! I highly recommend these excursions and our driver mpemba!
Great day trip from Arusha
Skitrip11,
Jul 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fabulous day trip - educational and enjoyable. Nicely organized and our guide, Mpemba, was excellent. Highly recommend.
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