Arusha
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Discover the culture of the Maasai, one of the most renowned ethnic groups in Africa, who have preserved their way of life for generations. Visit a typical ‘boma’, a compound where several families live together, for an authentic, immersive experience that offers a glimpse into their culture and daily life.
Tour duration : Approx. 4 hours
Additional 2 hours transfer time (return) for hotels in the downtown/ Arusha city center area
Additional 4.5 -5 hours transfer time (return) for hotels in the Moshi area
Public prices (Final prices)
Adults: 18 years and over
Arusha: 150 USD (high season); 135 USD (low season)
Moshi: 200 USD (high season); 180 USD (low season)
Children: 6 to 17 years (must be accompanied by an adult)
105 USD (high season); 95 USD (low season)
Babies: 0 to 5 years - free
Arusha Tour Itinerary
On arrival, guests are welcomed to the boma with songs sung by the Maasai women. You may also be adorned with typical items of Maasai clothing, like a shuka and jewellery. You then begin a tour of the compound to learn about some of the typical daily activities of the people. These may include how to make fire, milk cows, fetch water or check on the progress of bee hives. The Maasai men will also perform “adumu”, the well known jumping dance, which is performed as a display of the young men’s strength. You are welcome to participate. After the walking tour you will have lunch around 2pm then we depart for drop-off.
Overall, a visit to a Maasai boma offers a fascinating insight into a lifestyle that is deeply rooted in tradition and closely connected to the land and livestock that sustain the community.
The tour ends at the boma around 3pm.
More Details about Arusha Tour
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup & drop-off
- Bottled water
- Guide fee
- Village commission
- Lunch box
- All entrance fees
Exclusions
- Tips
- Airport transfers (Arusha airport: 30 USD; Kilimanjaro International: 45 USD)
- These should be paid in cash in any of the accepted currencies ($, €, £, TZS)
Payments Terms
- * 20% Advance Percentage of total booking amount
Additional information
- Voucher
- Electronic voucher
- Meeting point or hotel pick up
- Meeting point: Indicate precise address, share Google pin if possible. End point:
- X Hotel pick up:
- 15km radius from company office in Tengeru: covers Arusha city center and surrounding areas
- Moshi city center
- Or as indicated by client
- Hotel pick up
- X Pick up and drop-off:
- Pickup time: 9am (Arusha) or 7:30am (Moshi); departure time for drop-off: 3pm
- Only pick up: indicate pick up time
- Type of vehicle: Minivan or 4x4 jeep
- Voucher info
- Name of main client
- Number of participants
- Pickup and dropoff times
- Pickup location
- Add-ons (airport transfer etc.)
- Dietary restrictions
- Is the meal included?
- Yes
- A typical local meal may consist of an assortment of meat (beef or chicken), rice, pilau (spiced rice), chapati (flat bread), beans, vegetables, salad and fruit. Water/juice included.
- Date and time (calendar) and integrations
- Everyday at 10am. Clients can customize on request.
- Commission
- Commission agreed with Civitatis
- Additional information
- Visas and other immigration requirements are the responsibility of the client.
- In the event that we have to cancel a tour due to adverse weather conditions, clients will be notified and fully reimbursed.
- We recommend clothes and shoes that are comfortable for walking/hiking, something warm for the evenings or a jacket during the cooler months (June-August).
Cancellation & Refund Policy
- 100% reimbursement up to 30h before pickup
- 50% reimbursement less than 30h before pickup
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