Maasai Memories

Maasai Proverb

‘ Be as familiar

with observa-

tion as you are

with the place

you live’

Highlights

An affordable combination of

wildlife, culture & walking

Visit the most famous national

parks in northern Tanzania

Spend real time with the Maasai

and Iraqw cultures, in their terri-

tory

This is a safari for those who like

to balance vehicle game driving

with some time out on foot and in

the fresh air

Get your hands dirty with tradi-

tional cooking and art work

Layoni to Morani, Maasai—by Naseeb Mfinanga

10 Day Wildlife, Culture & Walking Safari

Arusha * Lake Manyara * Serengeti * Ngorongoro * Empakai * Arusha

DAY 1 ARUSHA

Clients are met at their arrival point in Arusha and transferred to their accommoda-

tion for pre-adventure briefing and overnight. Town exploration if time allows.

AHADI LODGE (Dinner)

DAY 2 ARUSHA—LAKE MANYARA

After breakfast we set off for an easy day of game viewing within Lake Manyara NP

– the home of over 300 species of birds, giraffe & elephant herds and much more.

A picnic lunch is enjoyed en-route. Continue into Crater Highlands for overnight.

EILEENS TREES INN (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 3 LAKE MANYARA—SERENGETI

We transfer to the Serengeti today to witness the wonders of these endless plains

as we enter the home of the predator and game drive to our special camp.

NASIKIA MOBILE MIGRATION CAMP (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Comfort Level: Classic / Budget 2015-2016

DAY 4 SERENGETI

Serengeti exploration is on the itinerary today with early morning and afternoon

game drives in the surrounding stage of nature.

NASIKIA MOBILE MIGRATION CAMP (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 5 SERENGETI

We enjoy another day of exciting game tracking from early morning before re-

turning to the camp for a delicious meal. In the afternoon we transfer to our

lodge near the Ngorongoro Forest.

RHINO LODGE (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 6 SERENGETI—NGORONGORO

After an early breakfast, we enter the Caldera of Ngorongoro for some of the

most beautiful scenery and wildlife display s in the world. We savour a picnic

lunch and then ascend the crater rim for the drive to Nainokanoka.

NAINOKANOKA CAMPSITE (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 7 NGORONGORO—EMBULBUL DEPRESSION

An early start, with our trusted donkeys to carry the load, in the direction of Em-

pakai Crater – walking along the cattle trails through remote Maasai villages and

areas like Embulbul Depression before ascending the Crater wall and setting up

camp

EMPAKAI CAMPSITE (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

The United Republic of Tanzania

The United Republic of Tanzania is located

on the east coast of the continent of Africa,

around the mid-way mark. The United Re-

public of Tanzania was formed out of the

union of two sovereign states namely Tan-

ganyika and Zanzibar. Tanganyika became a

sovereign state on 9th December, 1961 and

became a Republic the following year. Zanzi-

bar became independent on 10th December,

1963 and the People's Republic of Zanzibar

was established after the revolution of 12th

January, 1964. The two sovereign republics

formed the United Republic of Tanzania on

26th April, 1964.

Nasikia Central Camp—by Naseeb Mfinanga

Serengeti Road—by Jonathan Garrigues

The Maasai

The Maasai (sometimes

s pe l l e d "M as a i " ) a r e

a Nilotic ethnic group of semi-

nomadic people inhabiting

southern Kenya and northern-

Tanzania. They are among the

best known local populations

due to their residence near

the many game parks

of Southeast Africa, and their

distinctive customs and dress.

The Maasai speak Maa, a

member of the Ni lo-

Saharan language family that

is related to Dinka and Nuer.

They are also educated in the

official languages of Kenya

a n d T a n z a -

nia, Swahili and English. The

Maasai population is approxi-

mately a combined 1,000,000

in Kenya & Tanzania.

The Tanzanian and Kenyan

governments have instituted

programs to encourage the

Maasai to abandon their tradi-

tional semi-nomadic lifestyle,

but thankfully the people have

continued their age-old cus-

toms.Recently, Oxfam has

claimed that the lifestyle of

the Maasai should be em-

braced as a response to cli-

mate change because of their

ability to farm in deserts and

scrublands. Many Maasai

tribes throughout Tanzania

and Kenya welcome visits to

their village to experience

their culture, traditions, and

lifestyle.

Cheetah Hunt—by Jonathan Garrigues

DAY 8 EMBULBUL DEPRESSION—ARUSHA

After a leisurely breakfast at our campsite and local exploration, we make our way back to

the Ngorongoro crater highlands. Enjoy a walking safari through farms and villages on the

rift valley escarpment. You discover the farming, irrigation and cattle husbandry tech-

niques, visit houses and, if you want, sample local cuisine of the Iraqw tribe. There is also

traditional wood-fired brick making, local musicians and you generally gain a deeper un-

derstanding of the lifestyle of the people who live here. Transfer back to Arusha for over-

night.

AHADI LODGE (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 9 ARUSHA

Traditional cooking is on the menu today as we receive instruction from local women on

Swahili recipes, stories and history. We follow this up with Tinga Tinga painting lessons in

the afternoon – the traditional art style of Tanzania.

AHADI LODGE (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 10 DEPARTURE

Sadly today our family must say their good-bye’s during our adventure de-briefing. You

are transferred to your Arusha departure point where we wave you off until next time!

(Breakfast)

Contact Us

Maasai Wanderings Ltd P.O. Box 14035

Arusha, TANZANIA

+255 (0) 755 984925

info@maasaiwanderings.com

Visit us on the web at

www.maasaiwanderings.com

RATES (Ground Only)

2015—please contact us for more information

2016—please contact us for more information

(twin share, minimum 2 people travelling)

Notes: Discounts for children and larger groups are applicable—please ask your travel consultant for more

information

Price quoted includes:

* All transport, Hotel and lodge accommodation as detailed, Bottled drinking water—2 x 1L per person per day, Services of

various local guides, All National Park entrance and service fees, All food - breakfasts, packed lunches and evening meals,

Donations and payments to local community projects

Price quoted excludes:

* International flights, Travel and personal accident insurance, Visa, passport, vaccinations, medicines, Tips, Expenditure

on personal bar bills (including all additional drinks), souvenirs, personal items, Optional excursions/activities not detailed in

itinerary, Any additional services requested

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

Hot Air Balloon Safari

Before the sun rises over the Serengeti (from Nasikia Central Camp), transfer to the balloon launch site

for instruction. And as the plains are dotted with the nocturnal species returning to rest or predators on

the prowl, we enjoy a one hour hot air balloon ride above them. When we return to the ground, a

champagne breakfast is served and flight certificates issued – US$539 per person

Night Game Drive Lake Manyara

From Eileen’s Trees Inn, you can gain the opportunity of a night game drive in Lake Manyara National

Park. Explore the nocturnal animals behaviours by spotlighting with rangers – US$140 per person

Accommodation Upgrades

Each accommodation in this itinerary can be upgraded upon request, subject to availability and additional

surcharge. Please ask your travel consultant for more information.

Customized Itineraries

All itineraries can be customized further to suit your exact safari needs. Please ask your travel consultant

for more information.

Maasai Wanderings— Trekking & Safari Adventures

‘Cultivate the habit

of listening and

observing, rather than

merely hearing and seeing’

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