Maasailand Walking Safari

Maasailand Walking Safari
Maasailand Walking Safari
Maasailand Walking Safari
Maasailand Walking Safari
Maasailand Walking Safari
Maasailand Walking Safari
Maasailand Walking Safari
Maasailand Walking Safari
Maasailand Walking Safari
Maasailand Walking Safari
Safari Information
  • Departure; Scheduled and tailor-made departure dates
  • Duration; 3 Days / 2 Nights
  • Lodging; Camping
  • Group Size; Minimum 2
  • Note: Travel insurance is compulsory for all safaris
Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Simanjiro Community Wilderness Area

  • Depart Arusha and drive south on dirt roads with your guide in a 4x4 vehicle onto the Maasai steppe and into the Simanjiro community wilderness area.
  • The journey takes around half a day, and you'll pass through rural farmland becoming pastoralist rangelands the further south you drive.
  • You'll stop for a picnic lunch in a shady spot on the Simanjrio plains, which, in February and March, is filled with calving wildebeest and zebra.
  • This afternoon, you can visit a Maasai boma with your guide, getting your first insights into Maasai life and traditions.
  • These visits are structured but not staged and happen only once or twice per year so are truly authentic.
  • Arrive in the late afternoon at your fly camp, with time to relax and shower before sundowners and dinner served under the African stars
  • Meals: Full board
  • Accommodation: Simanjiro fly camp

Day 2: Simanjiro Community Wilderness Area

  • After breakfast, there is the option for active types to hike up the Oldonyo Sambu Mountain, with a bit of rock scrambling to reach the summit and spectacular 360º views of the Simanjiro plains and the wider Tarangire ecosystem as your reward.
  • Alternatively, set off on a walk from camp with the local Maasai and your expert walking guide to get acquainted.
  • You'll get to learn about the Maasai culture and the medicinal uses of various plants while enjoying the freedom of walking in the savannah.
  • In the evening, you'll have a traditional olpul style roasted goat ("nyama choma"), with guests encouraged to join and help in the preparation.
  • Depending on the mood, the Maasai often encourage dancing around the fire with guests after dinner
  • Meals: Full board
  • Accommodation: Simanjiro fly camp

Day 4: Lakes and Caldera Safari ends

  • Depart your fly camp and the Maasai communities this morning, travelling by 4x4 vehicle with your guide to the eastern entrance of Tarangire National Park.
  • Once you enter the park, you'll enjoy a game drive, particularly in the wildlife-rich Silale Swamp region.
  • Arrive at Oliver's in the heart of Tarangire in time for lunch.
  • Meals: Breakfast
Rates From

From US$ 1 640.00 per person

Rates Information

The Above Rates should be used as a guideline only.

  • Above rates are based on 4x people travelling together
  • All rates are subject to availability
  • Rates may vary according to season
  • Lodging may change depending on your budget
  • All rates may change without notice
  • Single supplement may apply
Rates Include
  • All meals and house drinks
  • Private fly camp
  • Guided walks with the Maasai and a fully qualified walking safari guide
  • All relevant concession and bed night fees
  • Private 4x4 transfers starting at Arusha and ending at Oliver’s Camp
Rates Exclude
  • Local and international flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Additional excludes not listed will be available on enquiry
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