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Getting  Here

Maasai Giraffe Eco Lodge is approximately 6 hours drive from Kilimanjaro International Airport and 5 hours from the city and Arusha Domestic Airport. We are located close to the South of Lake Natron, close to the "Natron Gate", next to the village of Engaresero.

The lodge is located in a preservation zone, therefore, independently  of the lodge, you must pay the gate fee (entrance fee to the Lake Natron Conservation Zone) of $35 per person, valid for the entire stay.

 

Please note that you will also have to pay at the gate, by credit card,  a tourist tax per person per night to the Tanzanian government of :

 

- 35.4 PP per night in camping

- 29.5 PP per night in room

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By car

Whether you are coming from Kilimanjaro or Arusha, you will take a tarmac road to Mto wa Mbu (2 hours) and then a beautiful path along the Rift Valley from Mto wa Mbu to Engaresero (3 hours). A 4x4 vehicle is recommended.

You can join Maasai Giraffe Eco Lodge by car, by bus or by bike. It is located in Northern Tanzania, facing the Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano, near Lake Natron. We offer an eco camp with camping and self-contained room. We stand for fair and sustainable tourism. Close to the Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire parks. Many activities are available: safaris, treks, volcano climbing, cultural encounters, immersion in a Maasai family, visit of a Maasai village, Maasai barbecue. Close to pink flamingos, zebras, giraffes.
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By bus 

You can take the local bus from Arusha station (bus direction Loliondo), departure 6 AM and a second one at 7.30 AM from Arusha station. The bus stops at the Natron Gate and the village of Engaresero. Our Eco Lodge is located 1 km walk from the village. To go back Arusha one bus leaves Engaresero village at 8.30 AM and the second one at 10 AM.

 

The ticket costs 30.000 TZS/pers (about 13$) and we advise you to buy it the day before to make sure you have a seat.

You can join Maasai Giraffe Eco Lodge by car, by bus or by bike. It is located in Northern Tanzania, facing the Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano, near Lake Natron. We offer an eco camp with camping and self-contained room. We stand for fair and sustainable tourism. Close to the Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire parks. Many activities are available: safaris, treks, volcano climbing, cultural encounters, immersion in a Maasai family, visit of a Maasai village, Maasai barbecue. Close to pink flamingos, zebras, giraffes.
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By bike

For the brave who wish to join us by bike, it is quite feasible. You will take the same road as the 4-wheelers which is passable for bicycles. 

You can join Maasai Giraffe Eco Lodge by car, by bus or by bike. It is located in Northern Tanzania, facing the Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano, near Lake Natron. We offer an eco camp with camping and self-contained room. We stand for fair and sustainable tourism. Close to the Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire parks. Many activities are available: safaris, treks, volcano climbing, cultural encounters, immersion in a Maasai family, visit of a Maasai village, Maasai barbecue. Close to pink flamingos, zebras, giraffes.
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By plane

Notice to amateurs! There is a bush airstrip near the lodge. Please contact us if you would like more information about the conditions of use.

You can join Maasai Giraffe Eco Lodge by car, by bus or by bike. It is located in Northern Tanzania, facing the Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano, near Lake Natron. We offer an eco camp with camping and self-contained room. We stand for fair and sustainable tourism. Close to the Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire parks. Many activities are available: safaris, treks, volcano climbing, cultural encounters, immersion in a Maasai family, visit of a Maasai village, Maasai barbecue. Close to pink flamingos, zebras, giraffes.
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Additional option

We can arrange a transfer from Kilimanjaro or Arusha airports, and/or combine the trip with a safari in Ngorongoro or Serengeti Park.

 

If you wish to take advantage of this extra service, please let us know by email after booking so that we can arrange the practical details.

You can join Maasai Giraffe Eco Lodge by car, by bus or by bike. It is located in Northern Tanzania, facing the Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano, near Lake Natron. We offer an eco camp with camping and self-contained room. We stand for fair and sustainable tourism. Close to the Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire parks. Many activities are available: safaris, treks, volcano climbing, cultural encounters, immersion in a Maasai family, visit of a Maasai village, Maasai barbecue. Close to pink flamingos, zebras, giraffes.
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