USEFUL INFORMATION
YOUR ARRIVAL
On your arrival at Maasai Giraffe Eco Lodge, our manager Marco our assistant manager will be delighted to welcome you and offer you a refreshment.
He will provide an introduction to the range of activities and experiences available in the area, helping you make the most of your stay. Afterwards, he will escort you to your accommodation. For guests staying in our camping area, our attentive staff will gladly assist with setting up tents and equipment, ensuring a smooth and comfortable start to your visit.
ACCOMODATION
Our Rooms
Given the warm climate of our location, guest comfort is a top priority. Each room is equipped with fans to ensure a cool and pleasant atmosphere. Some fans operate on reliable electricity supplied by the national grid, while others are supported by our solar system as a backup during occasional power interruptions, ensuring continuous comfort throughout your stay.
All rooms feature a private bathroom with a hot shower, a private terrace, and a breathtaking view of Ol Donyoi Lengai, offering a harmonious blend of comfort and natural beauty.
Our Campsite
The campsite offers a large, well maintained grassy area within a fully fenced environment, ensuring both safety and tranquility in the heart of nature. Camping equipment, including tents, mattresses, and sleeping bags, is available for rent on site for added convenience.
Guests at the campsite can enjoy our spacious main dining tent, which provides a comfortable and welcoming setting for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The dining tent is supplied with stable electricity from the national grid, allowing guests to conveniently charge electronic devices. Complimentary WiFi is also available in and around the tent, providing a pleasant space to relax, stay connected, and enjoy the natural surroundings.
For enhanced security, experienced Maasai guards are present day and night, ensuring a safe and peaceful camping experience.
Swimming Pool
At Maasai Giraffe Eco Lodge, our swimming pool is open 24 hours a day, allowing you to enjoy a refreshing dip anytime whether to start your day full of energy or to unwind in the evening under the stars. Staying true to our commitment to sustainability, we do not use chemicals; instead, the water is completely renewed every three days to ensure it remains clean and fresh. The used water is then carefully reused to nourish the lodge’s lush vegetation, helping maintain the vibrant, natural surroundings that make your stay truly special.
BATHROOM
The camp features well-maintained bathrooms designed for your comfort, equipped with showers, sinks with hot water, and western-style toilets.
Our water is sourced directly from the Engaresero River, carefully managed to ensure that the local water reserves are not affected. For your convenience, toilet paper is provided in all facilities, and our team ensures that the bathrooms are kept clean and hygienic at all times.
This combination of comfort, cleanliness, and eco-friendly practices ensures a pleasant and sustainable experience during your stay.
RESTAURANTS & FOOD
The restaurant
The lodge has a large restaurant open on the outside, overlooking Lake Natron and the Ol Donyio Lengai volcano. It features American cuisine. It has been built respecting the Maasai architecture with local materials.
About our kitchen
We have two self-taught top chefs, Jane and Magret. Cooking is a passion for them.
They will introduce you to Tanzanian specialities such as rice "pilau", a piece of beef or goat meat cooked with rice and spices such as cardamon, cloves and ginger. The most popular dish is "ugali", a kind of polenta made from corn flour, which you can taste on the spot. They are influenced in their recipes by the spices of Indian cuisine, due to the large number of Indians in the country. They prepare many European dishes but always with their local touch.
The meat of goat, beef and sheep is particularly tasty because the animals still live in freedom. They will introduce you to "chapatis", thick salted crepes, which is the equivalent of bread for us. Indeed, bread has only recently been introduced in Tanzania.
Mandazis are small tarragon fritters which are very common in the whole country. The fruits are always ripe and delicious, pineapple, watermelon, mango, guava, passion fruit. The vegetables are picked directly from our garden.
The food at the lodge is very appreciated, as the many positive comments from our visitors attest.
We offer breakfast at $10, lunch at $15 and dinner at $15.
The kitchen area
A large hut is available for self-cookers ( We recommend that you bring your own kitchen equipment (gaz) and food, as the village offers very little choice of vegetables and only goat meat.
COMMUNICATION
Wi-Fi is available free of charge in the restaurant, around the restaurant area, the large tent seating area, and near the swimming pool. Please note that Wi-Fi is not available in the rooms, so guests can enjoy connectivity while relaxing and socializing in these areas.
For your convenience, electronic devices can be charged at multiple outlets in the restaurant and seating areas. The lodge is powered by the National Grid and supported by solar panels, ensuring a stable and environmentally friendly electricity supply during your stay.
We aim to provide a perfect balance of comfort, connectivity, and nature, so you can relax, stay connected, and enjoy your time at the lodge.
SAVING ENERGIES
We are delighted to offer our guests a comfortable and reliable stay with improved facilities at the camp. Our electricity from the National grid complemented by our solar energy system, ensuring a steady and dependable power supply throughout your stay. This upgrade allows guests to conveniently charge their devices and enjoy enhanced comfort while still embracing our eco-friendly values.
In line with our commitment to sustainability and responsible tourism, we also provide a clean water filtration system available in the restaurant, where guests can easily refill their bottles and help reduce plastic waste. By combining modern amenities with our natural and eco-conscious approach, we aim to provide a seamless experience where comfort and nature exist in perfect harmony.
WEATHER
The climate is hot and very dry most of the year and the annual rainy season is very short. However, during the year, very strong winds can occur due to the geographical location of the camp (indeed, the plain where we are located is surrounded by the Rift Mountains).
FEES
Independently of the camp, there are 3 taxes to pay.
Wildlife Management fee : $35.4 pp/night if you stay in camping and $29.5 pp/night if you stay in a room.
This fee is paid to Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (TAWA) offices in Arusha. In case of having limited time in Arusha or arriving from Serengeti, we can pay this fee online at our lodge and you pay the amount in cash.
Gates/Entry fee : $35 pp/entry.
This fee is charged by Local district councils and is paid cash on your way to Lake Natron if you are arriving from Arusha/ Manyara/Longido or on your way out if you arrived from Serengeti. You can paid in USD or TZS and you will be issued with an EFD receipt.
Activity fee : $20 pp for a guided visit to Lake Natron shores and a hike day in Engaresero waterfalls.
This fee is paid cash to a community office here in Lake Natron.
CURRENCY
We accept payments in Euros (€), US Dollars ($), and Tanzanian Shillings (TZS). Please note that while you are welcome to pay in € or $, local vendors and staff may not be able to provide change, as most transactions are conducted in the local currency.
There are no banks or ATMs in the lodge or nearby area, so we recommend bringing enough cash to cover your stay, including meals, tips, and any extra expenses. Planning your payments in advance will ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience during your visit.
Welcome
Karibu Sana
