Africa Amini Original Maasai Lodge

Experiences with Impact

Heed nature’s beckoning and let yourself be carried away to the homeland and culture of the Maasai, between Northern Tanzania’s two most magnificent mountains.

Welcome to Africa Amini Original Maasai Lodge. We built on land that was considered uninhabitable by local people - but the country changed when the lodge took its place. Today, the area is filled with life and emotions, and radiates a strong healing energy.

Located in Northern Tanzania a 1.5hr drive from Kilimanjaro International Airport, our lodge is in the heart of the land the Maasai call home, perched perfectly between Mt Kilimanjaro and Mt Meru.

Stay in one of our earthen bungalows, each with its unique ancestral style. Your fresh morning coffee, served to you in bed as you gaze at Mt Kilimanjaro. In front of you, endless savannah. Immerse in Maasai traditions and rituals as you explore these breathtaking surrounds.

16 earthen houses built in traditional style replicate a Maasai village. Each is powered by solar energy and offers all the conveniences for a comfortable stay: hot showers, flush toilets, original décor and a veranda with a view where morning coffee is served to start your day.

Immerse in Maasai culture with spear throwing, guided nature walks, sunset dancing, and campfire storytelling. Relax in our swimming pool and sauna and enjoy a restorative massage. Our food is a freshly prepared fusion of local and international cuisine, designed to nourish and delight.

Your stay supports Africa Amini Alama, our NGO whose many projects include schools, orphanages, regenerative farming, and a clinic. Why not visit the projects and meet the communities we serve? We love to show visitors around!

There are plenty more activities on offer that will entice you to explore what’s on our doorstep:

- Mukuru Climb: Ol Doinyo Landaree is a sacred mountain for the Maasai, and its peak is a place of peace and contemplation. Climb among the birds and enjoy the breathtaking views.

- Maasai MTB: We have a wonderful selection of mountain bike trails that weave you through

Maasai villages, past wildlife, and among the natural beauty of your surroundings.

- Medicine Walk: Take a Maasai medicine walk where you will explore the area on foot, learning how the Maasai use plants for medicinal purposes. You will have the opportunity to pick a selection and make your own healing tea.

Original Maasai Lodge is the home of the Maasai, and they can’t wait to share it with you. Book now to escape to a landscape of stark natural beauty, made warm by the welcome of those who know it best.