Welcome to Mama Lucy’s Homestay – Live the Maasai Way
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. Immerse yourself in daily life, share stories around the fire and create unforgettable memories in this charming home, where tradition meets hospitality.
Meet Your Kanga HostYour host, Mama Lucy, is a vibrant and inspiring woman – a devoted mother of six, a well-respected figure in the local Maasai community and a former English teacher. Her wisdom, strong spirit and wonderful sense of humour make her the perfect guide into the Maasai way of life. With her boundless hospitality and an ever-present cup of delicious chai, you’ll feel instantly at home.
By Lucy’s side, you’ll always find her last-born daughter, little Faith. At her tender age, she eagerly observes and playfully imitates her mother’s actions, allowing you to join her in learning about the culture along the way. When school is finished, Lucy’s older children will introduce you to traditions like Maasai dancing and farming or simply share stories with you.
Your AccommodationYour stay will be in a traditional yet modern Maasai house, built with clay to provide a pleasant sleeping condition in your private room. The walls of the guesthouse and kitchen are beautifully painted with traditional Maasai symbols, adding to the cultural charm.
The Homestay is surrounded by a peaceful garden, where many ingredients for your meals are grown. You’ll enjoy delicious, traditional dishes prepared over an open fire in the kitchen house – a place where warmth and hospitality never fade.
Milk the Cows at SunriseRise with the sun and start your day with an essential Maasai tradition – milking the cows. Learn the skill of hand-milking from Mama Lucy herself and enjoy fresh chai afterwards. As you sip on the rich, warm tea, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation for the close connection between the Maasai people and their livestock.
Included Optional Activities:
The desired activities can be discussed with the Host and the Local Coordinator upon arrival. We kindly ask for your understanding that not all activities may be available at all times.
Excluded Optional Activities:
The desired activities can be discussed with the Host and the Local Coordinator upon arrival. We kindly ask for your understanding that not all activities may be available at all times.
It was very different from what I expected. Personal, genuine, and actually well organized. Many companies offers visits to Maasai villages, but those often feel staged. This experience by Kanga Homestay was truly different.
P.S. The “Upendo Group Meeting” was amazing!
When I was out in the hills with the Maasai girls in Lengijave, I found a beautiful feather and stuck it in my hair. The girls said the bird it came from is called KANGA!
By the way, I dreamt of that feather last night.
When we arrived for the first time in Lengijave, it started to rain after a long dry period. The Maasai were joyful and said we brought blessings.
Dominik H., Kanga Homestay
We had such a special time, as we were the only guests in Lengijave with no other tourists around. It felt really intimate and gave us a real sense of local Tanzanian life.
Mama Lucy is full of joy, and there were a wide range of interesting activities in and around the house.
She is also a former English teacher, so communication is never a problem.
What I got to experience through the activities: hikes, making Maasai bracelets, spontaneous dancing, a school visit, cooking together, and a community meeting on Saturday morning. There’s so much more, but I didn’t have time for everything.
I was constantly impressed by how beautifully she dresses, whether for an official meeting, visiting a neighbor, or driving the cows to the field.
This experience blew me away! Everything was so spontaneous, lively, fresh, and exciting. I learned a lot about life at Mama Lucy’s in Lengijave, which is just a bit outside Arusha. The area is also great for walks and hiking, and I was deeply impressed by the landscape.
With the help of the host, I was also able to make a traditional Maasai dress for myself and take it home. It was also super interesting to learn how cow dung is used for railings and house facades.