A Trio Travel we like to be able to make memorable trips, but not only for the memory of seeing for the first time a lion or a sunset in the Serengeti... but rather to be able toto make you live and be part of different and cultural moments during your trip.
Moments that will leave you a business and a Contextualizationthat will help you train where you travel and what the real local life is like. In this case, we will tell you about an activity that we do on the first day of all our small group safaris in Tanzania: a lunch in a local community of Arusha.
First day of Safari: Welcome to Tanzania!
Once you arrive from your flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport to start this adventure with the Watatu family, ateam member (guide with or without Tour Leader) will be waiting for you with a sign with your names. This will be the first contact you will have with us!
Take a look at the post:Requirements to travel to Tanzania
Once the whole group is ready, we will move to Arusha,the city from which all safaris begin. It is a great city as a starting point and where, in addition, we have our Watatu office. The transfer can last until 1:30 hs, although the distance is approximately 65 kilometers.
Farem check into the accommodation but, as we will not be able to enter the rooms yet we will take you to make adifferent activity, of those that are very special and that make a little difference. Here you can start enjoying an experience outside of tourist circuits
First day of Safari: Local lunch in Arusha with Daniel
Around noon, we will pick you up at the hotel to take you to the local village where we will have lunch. You will ask yourself:Who is Daniel?Are you part of the Watatu family? To a certain extent, yes. Daniel is a friend of Watatu, Maasai, which from the beginningHe has supported this projectand we are very grateful to him.
Therefore, we thought that our travelers should know a little about the The beginning of Watatu and participate in an activity completely away from the tourist circuits. Here, it will only be us and it is a very special moment that we share with each other.
What will we eat?
TheNeighbourhood momswhere Daniel lives, they will cook us traditional foodsuch as pilau rice, various types of soup, fresh vegetables, assorted fruit and also grilled meat. In this way, we have direct contact with the local people and get to know the Tanzanian gastronomy.
Our travelers like the experience a lot because they remember it as a different activity that gives a great added value to the safari.
Experience Tanzania's Great Migration
Join us on the route that includes the community lunch with Daniel and takes you deep into the heart of the wildebeest migration. 8 days, from 2.750 € per person. Tanzania - The Breeding of the Great Migration
A little walk
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We will not only enjoy a typical lunch of Tanzanian cuisine, but Daniel will also show us part of his land and town doing asmall Trekking. It is not difficult at all, but the terrain is not paved so we recommend that you wear footwear that is comfortable and can also be stained.
We recommend you read our post What to take on safari in Tanzania
Is this an activity suitable for children?
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Of course it is! The children They really enjoy the experience, because they have probably never seen how the neighborhood mamas cook. In addition, they are part of the cooking process and keep a very good memory.
Is Watatu included in all routes?
The local lunch in Arusha is ideal for doing the First day of safari, since it is a day in which you have just landed from a flight of many hours and, most likely, you are very tired.
This activity is included in the followinggroup tripsfrom Watatu:
- Watatu Star Route.
- Watatu Star Route with crossing to the Mara River.
- Classic Safari.
- Breeding the Great Migrations.
- Special Edition 2027
- Special Families
- Total Safari
If you make a private trip, you will also have the option to add the activity with an extra. Get in touch with our sales teamand we will help you make this trip possible. Thank you!
Ready to start your Tanzanian adventure?
From the community lunch in Arusha on day one to the iconic plains of the Serengeti, our Classic Safari covers every highlight you came to East Africa to see. 6 days, from 2.095 € per person. Tanzania - Classic Safari
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to arrange transport from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Arusha myself?
No. From the moment you land, a Watatu guide or Tour Leader will be waiting for you at arrivals with a sign bearing your names. They will handle all logistics for the transfer to Arusha, which typically takes up to one and a half hours depending on traffic and road conditions.
What kind of food is served at the local community lunch with Daniel?
The neighbourhood mamas prepare a traditional Tanzanian buffet that usually includes pilau rice, various soups, fresh vegetables, assorted fruit and grilled meat. Everything is home-cooked on site, giving you genuine contact with local flavours that you will not find in any tourist restaurant.
Is the community lunch included in my Watatu trip, or is it an optional extra?
The activity is included by default in several group routes: the Star Route, the Star Route with Mara River crossing, the Classic Safari, The Breeding of the Great Migration, Special Edition, Special Families and Total Safari. If you are booking a private trip, you can add it as a paid extra by contacting the Watatu sales team.
What should I wear for the short walk around Daniel's village?
The walk is gentle and not technically demanding, but the terrain is unpaved and can be uneven or muddy. Comfortable closed-toe shoes or light hiking trainers are strongly recommended. Check the Watatu guide on what to pack for safari for a full clothing and footwear list.
Can children take part in the community lunch and village walk?
Absolutely. Children tend to love the experience because they can watch the neighbourhood mamas cook and even join in parts of the cooking process. The walk is easy enough for most ages. Families regularly describe it as one of the most memorable moments of their entire safari.
Why is this activity scheduled on the very first day of the safari?
Arriving after a long-haul flight and then waiting for hotel rooms to become available can feel like wasted time. The community lunch fills that gap in a meaningful way, letting you decompress, meet local people and ease into Tanzanian culture gently before the safari intensity begins the following morning.
A Trio Travel we like to be able to make memorable trips, but not only for the memory of seeing for the first time a lion or a sunset in the Serengeti... but rather to be able toto make you live and be part of different and cultural moments during your trip.
Moments that will leave you a business and a Contextualizationthat will help you train where you travel and what the real local life is like. In this case, we will tell you about an activity that we do on the first day of all our small group safaris in Tanzania: a lunch in a local community of Arusha.
First day of Safari: Welcome to Tanzania!
Once you arrive from your flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport to start this adventure with the Watatu family, ateam member (guide with or without Tour Leader) will be waiting for you with a sign with your names. This will be the first contact you will have with us!
Take a look at the post:Requirements to travel to Tanzania
Once the whole group is ready, we will move to Arusha,the city from which all safaris begin. It is a great city as a starting point and where, in addition, we have our Watatu office. The transfer can last until 1:30 hs, although the distance is approximately 65 kilometers.
Farem check into the accommodation but, as we will not be able to enter the rooms yet we will take you to make adifferent activity, of those that are very special and that make a little difference. Here you can start enjoying an experience outside of tourist circuits
First day of Safari: Local lunch in Arusha with Daniel
Around noon, we will pick you up at the hotel to take you to the local village where we will have lunch. You will ask yourself:Who is Daniel?Are you part of the Watatu family? To a certain extent, yes. Daniel is a friend of Watatu, Maasai, which from the beginningHe has supported this projectand we are very grateful to him.
Therefore, we thought that our travelers should know a little about the The beginning of Watatu and participate in an activity completely away from the tourist circuits. Here, it will only be us and it is a very special moment that we share with each other.
What will we eat?
TheNeighbourhood momswhere Daniel lives, they will cook us traditional foodsuch as pilau rice, various types of soup, fresh vegetables, assorted fruit and also grilled meat. In this way, we have direct contact with the local people and get to know the Tanzanian gastronomy.
Our travelers like the experience a lot because they remember it as a different activity that gives a great added value to the safari.
Experience Tanzania's Great Migration
Join us on the route that includes the community lunch with Daniel and takes you deep into the heart of the wildebeest migration. 8 days, from 2.750 € per person. Tanzania - The Breeding of the Great Migration
A little walk
We will not only enjoy a typical lunch of Tanzanian cuisine, but Daniel will also show us part of his land and town doing asmall Trekking. It is not difficult at all, but the terrain is not paved so we recommend that you wear footwear that is comfortable and can also be stained.
We recommend you read our post What to take on safari in Tanzania
Is this an activity suitable for children?
Of course it is! The children They really enjoy the experience, because they have probably never seen how the neighborhood mamas cook. In addition, they are part of the cooking process and keep a very good memory.
Is Watatu included in all routes?
The local lunch in Arusha is ideal for doing the First day of safari, since it is a day in which you have just landed from a flight of many hours and, most likely, you are very tired.
This activity is included in the followinggroup tripsfrom Watatu:
- Watatu Star Route.
- Watatu Star Route with crossing to the Mara River.
- Classic Safari.
- Breeding the Great Migrations.
- Special Edition 2027
- Special Families
- Total Safari
If you make a private trip, you will also have the option to add the activity with an extra. Get in touch with our sales teamand we will help you make this trip possible. Thank you!
Ready to start your Tanzanian adventure?
From the community lunch in Arusha on day one to the iconic plains of the Serengeti, our Classic Safari covers every highlight you came to East Africa to see. 6 days, from 2.095 € per person. Tanzania - Classic Safari
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to arrange transport from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Arusha myself?
No. From the moment you land, a Watatu guide or Tour Leader will be waiting for you at arrivals with a sign bearing your names. They will handle all logistics for the transfer to Arusha, which typically takes up to one and a half hours depending on traffic and road conditions.
What kind of food is served at the local community lunch with Daniel?
The neighbourhood mamas prepare a traditional Tanzanian buffet that usually includes pilau rice, various soups, fresh vegetables, assorted fruit and grilled meat. Everything is home-cooked on site, giving you genuine contact with local flavours that you will not find in any tourist restaurant.
Is the community lunch included in my Watatu trip, or is it an optional extra?
The activity is included by default in several group routes: the Star Route, the Star Route with Mara River crossing, the Classic Safari, The Breeding of the Great Migration, Special Edition, Special Families and Total Safari. If you are booking a private trip, you can add it as a paid extra by contacting the Watatu sales team.
What should I wear for the short walk around Daniel's village?
The walk is gentle and not technically demanding, but the terrain is unpaved and can be uneven or muddy. Comfortable closed-toe shoes or light hiking trainers are strongly recommended. Check the Watatu guide on what to pack for safari for a full clothing and footwear list.
Can children take part in the community lunch and village walk?
Absolutely. Children tend to love the experience because they can watch the neighbourhood mamas cook and even join in parts of the cooking process. The walk is easy enough for most ages. Families regularly describe it as one of the most memorable moments of their entire safari.
Why is this activity scheduled on the very first day of the safari?
Arriving after a long-haul flight and then waiting for hotel rooms to become available can feel like wasted time. The community lunch fills that gap in a meaningful way, letting you decompress, meet local people and ease into Tanzanian culture gently before the safari intensity begins the following morning.
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