About this experience
Accommodation, traditional meals, and a variety of cultural activities included!
Non-touristy: Spend your days with locals and experience the real Tanzania.
Kanga Homestay offers unfiltered homestay experiences.
Some homestays have simple facilities. We offer Village Stays and Comfort Stays.
Minimum Stay: 2 Nights / 3 Days
Included Activities
● Cooking Local Dishes
● Hike up Lengijave Hill, Round Trip 2 h
● Milking Cows, Herding, Livestock Care, Farm Visit
● Upendo Group Meeting, Women Support Each Other (Friday)
● Catholic Community, Morning Chant & Chai (Saturday AM)
● Church Service (Sunday AM)
Excluded Options on-site
● Making Bracelet
● House Maintenance/Building with Cow Dung
● Maasai Dance Show/Class
● Clothes Sewing
● Hair Design / Braids
The selected booking date is the check-in date.
Check-in after 2:00 PM
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Guests can reschedule for free up to 10 days before their stay (once only), with new dates within 2 months, subject to availability.
At a glance
- Duration: 72 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 72 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
What is included
- Accommodation (one double room and one single room available)
- All meals during your stay are included; Breakfast (not on day of arrival); Lunch (not on day of departure); Dinner (not on day of departure)
- Activities
Not included
- Transfers from or to Arusha City Center / JRO Airport / ARK Airport are available on request after booking.
Itinerary and highlights
Welcome to Mama Lucy’s - Live the Maasai Way - Village Stay. Located in the breathtaking landscape of Mount Lengijave with stunning views of Mount Meru, this Homestay invites you to experience the warmth of Maasai culture and a deeply rooted sense of community. Mama Lucy, a devoted mother of six, respected community figure and former English teacher, welcomes you with her wisdom, humour and ever-present cup of chai. Her youngest daughter Faith playfully learns by her side, while older children share stories, dancing and farming after school. You stay in a traditional yet modern clay-built house with beautifully painted Maasai symbols. Surrounded by a peaceful garden, you enjoy meals prepared over an open fire using fresh ingredients. Start your day milking cows with Mama Lucy and connect to the deep bond between the Maasai and their livestock. This is a home where tradition and hospitality come alive.
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Meeting and pickup information
- After your booking is confirmed, we’ll send you detailed information about the meeting point, contact details, and more. Please make sure that you're reachable via mobile, preferably WhatsApp, for easy communication. Transfers from Arusha city center, ARK or JRO airport are available on request.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Kanga Homestay
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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