2 DAYS - MOUNT LONGIDO
Highlights
Mount Longido is a 2.637 metre high mountain in the Longido district in the north of the Arusha region of Tanzania. The mountain lies a few kilometres south of the state border with Kenya, about 80 km south-east lies the Kilimanjaro massif, 70 km south lies Mount Meru and 90 km to the west lies Lake Natron.
Welcome with traditional dances and songs at the village, guided by a Maasai warrior follow narrow footpaths through a dense natural forest and trails created by buffaloes to reach the top of Mount Longido, or shorter hikes to local waterholes.
This part of Tanzania is the heart of Maasailand, and you’ll often see a flash of red amongst the trees as the Maasai Morani stride through the countryside.
A small number of antelope and plains game can be spotted, and brightly colored birds fly amongst the acacia trees.
Great herds of cows and goats are tended by the younger boys. On the skyline, Mount Longido towers over the area, and on a clear day Mount Kilimanjaro can even be seen in the far distance.
Kiserian is a collection of small remote villages within the Ketumbeine ward in Longido District, totaling almost 1.000 Maasai people, approximately an hour and a half’s drive from Arusha town and Namanga, the border town between Tanzania and Kenya.
ITINERARY
DAY 1
We leave Arusha/Moshi to Kiserian village. On your arrival, you will be greeted by the local people and during a walk through the village, your personal Maasai guide is explaining the life, past and today’s life of the Tanzania Maasai.
Hike to the pools where Maasai people fetch water. Your guide will help you to spot wildlife and show you plants and trees that are used for food and medicine. The afternoon starts with an exciting and very interesting walking safari across the small hills.
Maasai warriors will guide you along their paths and explain you typical medicinal plants, extraordinary trees, tracks, and the local wildlife. In addition, the usage of local tools, hunting techniques, and fire preparation is a part of your unforgettable bush excursion.
Coming back to the village, the well-deserved break is accompanied by well-prepared meals and cold drinks. During the sunset a group of Maasai men and woman gathering around for the traditional singing & dancing performances.
A great BBQ-Buffet right at campfire and the „get together“ with your already known Maasai friends, will provide you with an unforgettable evening under the sky full of stars. The evening will find the end at your private campsit
DAY 2
Guided by a Maasai warrior you follow narrow footpaths through a dense natural forest. After 3hrs you will be at the marvellous Dawa ya Supu (medicine soup) viewpoint. From here you follow trails created by buffaloes to reach the top in a 2hr climb.
The hike and return takes around 7-9hrs. In the evening you will go back to Arusha or Moshi.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Transport – Pick up and return to your accommodation
- Full board meals and botteled water
- Accommodation – Basic hotel in Longido town and camping in the remote villages
- Activities & Welcome to village and the Mount Longido hike or shorter hike
NOT INCLUDED
- Sleeping bag (but can organized before your trip)
- Insect repellent, sunscreen, medications (this is a malaria zone)
- Appropriate footwear (hiking shoes) and clothes
- Tipping
- Travel Insurance
- Other personal expenses out of the mentioned above