Original Maasai Lodge – Africa Amini Life
  • Lodge
  • Engare Nanyuki
  • 9.5/10

Original Maasai Lodge – Africa Amini Life

Maasai Lodge Tanzania – Africa Amini Life is located at the foot of Kilimanjaro and is surrounded by a 200-hectare nature reserve. The lodge offers an outdoor pool and a bio-sauna. The bungalows have solar-powered light and hot water. Each is equipped with a side table, wardrobe and Maasai-style seating. The modern bathroom includes a rain shower and flushing toilet. Breakfast is served every morning and for lunch and dinner, the lodge prepares home cooked international and traditional Swahili cuisine as well as Maasai specialities. Fresh and organic ingredients are grown in the kitchen's garden. Free Activities offered to guests include the introduction to the philosophy and practice of permaculture, spear throwing competitions with the Maasai, herb walks focusing on medicinal plants native to the area and donkey rides for children. Other optional activities, airport transfers and daytrips to nearby attractions can be arranged for a fee. Meditation classes are offered in the health spa upon prior request and free WiFi is available at the lounge.

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)
  • Breakfast info: Buffet
  • Free private parking available on-site

Kids

Children of any age are welcome.

Dogs

Pets are not allowed.

Address

Ngabobo Village, Arumeru district, Engare Nanyuki, Tanzania, Engare Nanyuki, Tanzania

Facilities

Outdoor swimming pool Airport shuttle Restaurant Non-smoking rooms Room service Family rooms Free parking Free WiFi Bar Breakfast

Gallery

a woman standing in front of a table with an elephant in the background at Original Maasai Lodge – Africa Amini Life in Ngare Nanyuki
a group of chairs sitting on a porch of a hut at Original Maasai Lodge – Africa Amini Life in Ngare Nanyuki
a man holding a drink on a tray next to a pool at Original Maasai Lodge – Africa Amini Life in Ngare Nanyuki
a swimming pool with chairs and a sunset in the background at Original Maasai Lodge – Africa Amini Life in Ngare Nanyuki
a woman sitting at a table set with wine glasses at Original Maasai Lodge – Africa Amini Life in Ngare Nanyuki
a wooden dining room with a table and chairs at Original Maasai Lodge – Africa Amini Life in Ngare Nanyuki
a large blue swimming pool in a field with a hut at Original Maasai Lodge – Africa Amini Life in Ngare Nanyuki
a bedroom with a bed and chairs in a room at Original Maasai Lodge – Africa Amini Life in Ngare Nanyuki
a wooden table with plates of food on it at Original Maasai Lodge – Africa Amini Life in Ngare Nanyuki

Reviews

Tanja 10/10
South Africa 🇿🇦

If you want to experience these beautiful people and their culture, this is a great start! We are definitely hooked!

Pros: Everything and especially the breathtaking location Especially Lucas, Anthony and all the ladies where amazing! We have done a million game drives back at home in RSA - but the day with Lucas has absolutely blown our mind. It was the best game drive in my life!

Cons: Everything was great

Mafalda 10/10
United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪

Amazing stay

Pros: We liked everything in this property. Everything was just perfect. We highly recommend. The food is amazing, the service is amazing and warm, all the experiences and people in this place are just incredible

Joachim 10/10
Egypt 🇪🇬

Maasai at its best!

Pros: What a great lodge to begin a most remarkable journey in Tanzania! The buildings are terrific in Maasai style. But what is the most important thing: it’s run by the Maasai and lovely taken care of! We loved to sit on our terrace and watch Kilimanjaro. We enjoyed the food, drinks and hospitality. We will come again, is gods willing!

Cons: Everything!

Harry 10/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

One of the high lights of our trip so far

Pros: This a totally unique place to stay and one of the highlights of our trip so far It is run by the local maasai and is a community project which generates multiple benefits for the local Maasai community It is in a remote location between Meru and Kilimanjaro reached by some very rough roads - Landcruiser needed. You do wonder where you are going but it is well sign posted. The welcome is warm colourful and musical ! The accommodations are clean, well provided with fantastic views The staff are all relaxed, friendly and very welcoming. The free morning guided bush walk and the evening spear throwing are also a high light The food is good and the Maasai BBQ around the fire with Maasai TV not to be missed. Two nights here is needed and a great place to chill out and relax Safaris are great but this provides another dimension to your visit to Tanzania

Joanne 10/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

One of the worlds hidden gems 💎

Pros: Went beyond our expectations, it was the most beautiful place we've ever stayed in, the staff are incredible, attentive and made the stay 6* From morning safari walk, too spear throwing, maasai dance and group get together around the firepit. The whole time, we felt like we were living experiencing maasi Village, with the exception of the level of subtle luxury and good standard of food. All the best from maasai White Boy and Mum Charlie (our names)

Cons: We loved every part of this. We really didn't want to leave. The food is incredible, 3x courses linch and dinner. Would be beneficial to maybe have 2x meal options at the beginning of the day, which would reduce wastage. As we aren't great varied eaters, the option would have been useful for us.

Marion 9/10
Germany 🇩🇪

Pros: Es ist ein aufregendes Erlebnis, ein solcher Aufenthalt in einer Massai Lodge. Wir haben viel erfahren über die Kultur und das Leben der Massai.

Cons: Bei der Anreise wurden wir kurzfristig in die Schwesterlodge Massai Sacred Site umgebucht. Das hat uns überrascht, man zeigte sich aber beim Tranfer zur nächsten Unterkunft spendabel , als Ausgleich.

Susan 10/10
Canada 🇨🇦

Outstanding, unique and memorable - a must do in a visit to Tanzania.

Pros: It was a once in a lifetime experience. Located in the middle of nowhere and with the most stunning views you could imagine. The staff were amazing, and the room was so well equipped and comfortable. The food was excellent as were the activities. I can’t say enough about Original Maasai Lodge, just to try and fit it in. It is worth the crazy, dusty drive!

Cons: Absolutely nothing

Riadh 10/10
Tunisia 🇹🇳

Pros: Séjour paradisiaque, personels magnifiques, très belle ambiances, j'ai beaucoup apprécié l'activité de la chasse au Lion. Une très belle expérience et connaître un peuple très gentil les Maasai. Bravo et merci toute l'équipe

Aurore 9/10
France 🇫🇷

Superbe séjour

Pros: Le lieu, l accueil des employés , la proximité du cratère de Ngorongoro

Cons: Rien

Claudia 9/10
Switzerland 🇨🇭

Wunderschöne Oase mitten in der Matur.

Pros: Die Lodge ist äusserst geschmackvoll gebaut und stilvoll eingerichtet. Das Personal extrem freundlich. Die Aussicht atemberaubend.

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