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Overview
At Encircle East Africa, our tours are deeply personal. Led by local guides who call this land home, we don’t just show you East Africa — we share it with you.
What makes us different is our authentic connection to community. You’ll go beyond the safari to meet real people, take part in Maasai traditions, and stay in places that support local families and conservation.
This is not a tour from the outside looking in — it’s a journey into the heart of East Africa.
What's included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Guide (English, Spanish, French, German, Italian)
Local flights
Visas
Travel insurance proof of insurance is required prior to departure
accommodation NOT mentioned in the itinerary
Alcoholic beverages, except where indicated
Balloon safari ● Laundry in national parks
Tips and gratuities for guides and porters
aSouvenirs & all items of a personal nature
What to expect
Day 1: DAY ONE: KIA PICKUP
Arusha
30m
Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA), one of our Encircle East Africa Travel guides will warmly greet you and provide transportation to your hotel in Arusha. Relax and anticipate the adventure ahead
Day 2: ARUSHA CITY TOUR AND MAASAI VILLAGE
Longido
6h
In the morning, we’ll explore the vibrant city of Arusha—visiting local markets, museums, and cultural heritage sites. This is a great chance to capture daily life and architecture.
In the afternoon, we’ll drive to Sianga’s home village, Kiserian, for a rare opportunity to experience Maasai daily life, traditional attire, and rituals.
We’ll stay at Esidai Savannah View Camp, a remote Maasai-run cultural camp built to create local employment and share authentic traditions. This stay reflects Encircle East Africa Travel’s commitment to community impact.
Set on a small hill, the camp offers breathtaking views of Mt. Meru, Kilimanjaro, Ketumbaine, and Longido. Unlike our other accommodations, here you’ll stay in simple, clean tented rooms that foster a close connection to the Maasai way of life—accompanied by delicious meals prepared by our cook.
Day 3: EMBRACING MAASAI CULTURE IN KISERIAN
Longido
Pass by
Today, we embark on a hike to local water pools with a Maasai guide. The full walk is 9 km round trip. For those who prefer, you may opt for a shorter Maasai walk including birds and medicinal plant - 5 km round trip. Capture the landscape and learn about the flora and fauna.
Some of the highlights during your walks include birdwatching experience, where you’ll encounter a rich array of bird species like hornbills, doves, starlings, drongos, and francolins. You may also spot weavers, sunbirds, barbets, superb, and striking rollers. You may also spot weavers, sunbirds, barbets, pigeons, Ashy starlings, and the striking lilac-breast rollers. Additionally, keep an eye out for ground hornbills, herons, geese, and kingfishers. With such diversity, Kiserian offers an ideal setting to experience East Africa’s vibrant birdlife up close.
Enjoy a traditional performance and BBQ buffet in the evening.
Day 4: KISERIAN TO ARUSHA
Arusha
Pass by
We’ll begin the day with a morning visit to a local Maasai school, later, we’ll enjoy lunch before heading back to Arusha. As we journey back, keep an eye out for wildlife along the way—you may spot elegant gerenuk gazelle, giraffes, Grant’s gazelles, impalas, and a variety of other antelopes in the scenic landscapes
Day 5: TRANSFER INTERNATIONAL TRANSFER BACK HOME
Arusha
Pass by
In the morning, delve into the charm of Arusha town by exploring its vibrant offerings. We will have the opportunity to browse the Maasai Market, where you can find unique gifts to bring the spirit of Tanzania to your home.
Later transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight home, marking the end of your African safari adventure. Safe travel!
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
End point
Pickup details
We are flexible just let us know your arrival location and we can make arrangement for you pick up
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
