Longido Maasai Cultural Tour
Longido Maasai Cultural Tour, The tour to the extensive plains around Longido Mountains, 80 km north of Arusha, features an insight into the traditions of Maasai culture. The lush area is home to rare birds and mammals
The tour includes:
- A nature trail to spot birds
- A climb to the impressive Longido Mountain through a dense natural forest
- Walking safari through the Maasai plains an over the slopes of Longido mountain
- A visit to a traditional Maasai Village
- A tour of historical sites dating back to British colonial times
Tour options:
Half day tour
Longido is rich in birdlife. Some of the birds seen in this area are Starling Major, Red and Yellow Barbet, Masked Weaver, silver Bill and Secretary Bird. A bird walks through the Maasai plains starting from the town of Longido to the bomas of Ol Tepesi allow you to see birds as well as trees and plants used by the locals to make food and medicines. Later, visit a Maasai boma to see the Maasai lifestyle.
Full day tour
Add to the bird walk, a walking safari from Ol Tepesi to Kimokouwa along a cattle trail. Gradually climb to an altitude of 1:600m to get panoramic views of Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. Meru. Descend to Kimokouwa green ‘valley of wells’ and a nearby historic British grave. On Wednesdays, you can extend your stay by visiting the busting and colorful cattle market. Another popular activity for the people with enough time is a four days trekking trip – from Longido to the Big Rock and Kitumbaine, on to Lake Natron. Longido mountain climb.
Day 1: Walk to the campsite of Kimokouwa and go for the full day tour.
Day 2: Early next morning, follow narrow footpaths through dense natural forests for three hours to reach the beautiful ‘dawa ya supu’ or medicine soup viewpoint. Another two hours’ climb leads you to the top of Longido Mountain to enjoy fantastic view of the other mountains of northern Tanzania. The descent back to the campsite takes about three hours. Finish with a meal with the women’s group, Manyara Travel Club and Climbing we are sure you to make your holidays unforgettable.Whether you’re looking for things traveller information to make your visit run smoothly or are planning where to go, you’ll find everything you need in Our Website https://manyaratravel.com Manyara Travel Club and Climbing , We have Lake Manyara National parks, Tarangire, Ngorongoro crater, Serengeti national park, Mikumi National parks and Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru, Mount Oldonyo Lengai, Mount Usambara and Others tour in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and South Africa. Manyara Travel Club and Climbing, we are sure you to make your holidays unforgettable.
Price Per person per day minimum 1 people in car to Maximum group 7 people in car .
Safari Price includes:
-Transport based on our customized seven- seater safari 4 by 4 land cruiser Vehicle with specially modified suspension,
full-length photographic roof hatches and seats designed with seat belt and all clients are guaranteed window seats.
– All game Park Entrance fees.
-Full board accommodation as per the itinerary.
-Use of our Professional Driver Guide.
-All Government taxes and levies.
-3 Meals a Day Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian.
-Drivers Allowances.
Not included:
-Tips to the driver/guides.
-International airfare & flights Airport departure tax.
-Travel insurance.
-Visa and Passport fees.
-Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and beverages in Camp.