MONDULI JUU MAASAI VILLAGE
IN THE MAASAI VILLAGE TOUR, YOU CAN SPEND HALF DAY, A FULL DAY, OR TWO DAYS.
Monduli Juu is situated on a road that leads to the Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park, about 50 km northwest of Arusha, Tanzania, making it a natural stop on a northern Tanzanian safari or cultural tour. This scenic, highland area is known for its authentic Maasai culture, traditional villages, and opportunities to learn about Maasai traditions and livelihoods.​
HALF DAY 1
Arusha to Rift Valley
Arusha breakfast is followed by a 2-hour scenic drive to Monduli Juu and a trek through the Rift Valley. The landscape features grey, brown, and yellow tones, with Maasai bomas sparsely located within it. Each boma contains huts for the wives of the village chief. This site offers a stunning view of the Rift Valley, Kitumbeine, Longido, and Mount Kilimanjaro. You can also experience the Saturday red market. A hot picnic lunch is served at the Lalashe Campsite before returning to Arusha.
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You can choose to explore the area on two wheels or a quad bike.
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Per Person (Per Day): $75
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Children (under 12): $10
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Groups (10 + people): $15
HALF DAY 2
Emairete Crater
Arusha breakfast is followed by a 2-hour scenic drive to Monduli Juu and Discover a gigantic Mairete caldera, not as large as Ngorongoro but not less impressive. A place where the herdsmen have been grazing their cattle for centuries on the plains. The surrounding area is marked by numerous Bomas. You can also experience the Saturday red market.
A hot picnic lunch is served at the Emairete campsite before returning to Arusha.
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You can choose to explore the area on two wheels or a quad bike.
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Per Person (Per Day): $75
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Children (under 12): $10
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Groups (10 + people): $15
HAlf DAY/FULL DAY
Monduli Evergreen Mountain
Arusha breakfast is followed by a 2-hour scenic drive to Monduli Juu and Explore the Monduli Juu rainforest and hike to Kilele (peak). On the way you’ll get acquainted to specific tree (e.g. fig tree, acacia tree etc.) and animal species (e.g. bushbuck, weavers even elephants). You can also experience the Saturday red market. A hot picnic lunch is served at the Lalashe homestay before returning to Arusha.
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You can choose to explore the area on two wheels or a quad bike.
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Per Person (Per Day): $75
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Children (under 12): $10
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Groups (10 + people): $15
What is included?​​
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Services of a professional Maasai English-speaking guide
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Maasai Boma fee
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Village fee
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Guide fee
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Meals
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Lunchbox/Hot lunch
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Two bottles of water​
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Monduli Mountain fee
What is Excluded?
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Pick up from Kilimanjaro airport with Toyota Alphard, 7-seater.
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A bicycle tour for 15 USD per person can be arranged on request.
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Goat slaughtering costs US $100.
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Monduli homestay accommodation costs US $30 per person.
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Arusha Hotels accommodations
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Personal expenses
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Tanzania visa and passport fees
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Quad bike costs US $250
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Travel insurance
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International flights
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Sleeping bag/tent
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Soda and alcoholic beverages
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Tips for guide(s)
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Transport fee
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Maasai dance: US $100
Practical Information for Your 4 Days Cultural Tour in Monduli Juu
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit the Maasai tribe is during the dry season, from June to October, for predictable weather and easier travel, though it is also peak season. Alternatively, the "Green Season" from November to March offers a less crowded, more affordable experience with lush green landscapes and baby animals, but you should be prepared for potential rain, especially in the afternoons.
What to Bring
Wear neutral-colored clothing, a hat, sunscreen, and a camera. Light jackets are recommended for colder days, especially in mornings and evenings. Bring cash to purchase local handicrafts from the marketplace, like beaded jewelry and wooden carvings.
Is this safari suitable for first-time travelers to Africa?
The half- or full-day Maasai tour is great for people who are going to Africa for the first time because it gives them a full experience.
FAQ’S
Maasai Tour Highlights
Rift Valley View
The "Kona Saba" escarpment offers a panoramic view of the Rift Valley, Kitumbeine Mountain, Longido, and Mount Kilimanjaro, with the possibility of encountering animals like zebras, gazelles, giraffes, and impalas.
Maasai Red Market
Visit the Maasai red market on Saturdays for livestock sales and supplies. Young Maasai men gather before the market to sell goats and sheep.
Maasa Village Bicycle Tour
Experience the Maasai villages on two wheels. Cycling provides a novel, active, and adventurous way to experience authentic African villages.
Maasai Barbecue
Experience the traditional Maasai barbecue, featuring "Nyama Choma" and ugali, cooked over an open fire with Maasai warriors at the "Orpul" meat camp, making it a culinary highlight at Lalashe
Maasai Village Quad Bike
Our guided quad bike safaris offer participants the chance to explore the Maasai way of life and self-driving over various terrains like Rift Valley, Taresero Mountain, Emairete Crater, and Magadi Lake Viewing Point.