Where Luxury Travel Meets Transformational Impact
The Maasai ecoLodge, located within the visionary MGRC ecoVillage in Karatu, Tanzania, is a purpose-driven sanctuary where meaningful travel, luxury accommodations, and social impact unite. More than a place to stay, the ecoLodge is a movement—designed to empower Maasai girls, preserve cultural heritage, and create sustainable economic opportunities for the local community.
This one-of-a-kind destination directly supports the Maasai Girls Rescue Center, which provides safety, education, and long-term support for girls rescued from child marriage, FGM, abuse, trafficking, and abandonment. Every stay helps fund this life-changing work and fuels a brighter future for the next generation of Maasai women.
Set against the majestic backdrop of the Great Rift Valley and just moments from Tanzania’s world-renowned national parks, the ecoLodge offers 12 private luxury villas blending eco-conscious architecture, high-end comfort, and authentic Maasai design. Each villa includes:
- Maasai-inspired décor and artisan furnishings
- Private balconies with sweeping valley views
- Comfortable king-size beds and ensuite bathrooms
- Air conditioning, heating, in-room safes, and complimentary Wi-Fi
Guests are invited into a world of conscious comfort, where their experience supports a much larger purpose.
September [Insert Dates], 2025
In anticipation of the official opening of the Maasai ecoLodge, we are hosting a private, invitation-only Executive Guest Experience for a select group of local CEOs and business leaders.
This exclusive visit offers an immersive introduction to the ecoLodge while playing a vital role in shaping its future.
This soft opening serves as a live experience for our newly trained on-site staff, allowing them to welcome their first guests—visionary leaders like you—in preparation for future international luxury travelers.
As part of this select group of invited executives, you’ll help evaluate and enhance the guest journey while gaining an inside look at what may be the only hospitality project in the world that fully integrates luxury travel, cultural preservation, and the empowerment of vulnerable girls through a sustainable social enterprise model.
As a trusted leader in your field, your feedback and presence hold great value. This experience invites you to:
- Be among the first to stay at the Maasai ecoLodge
- Support the training and growth of local hospitality talent
- Provide real-time input to help shape a world-class guest experience
- Connect with like-minded executives who value impact-driven innovation
- Witness firsthand the transformation happening at the MGRC ecoVillage
This isn’t just an exclusive getaway—it’s an opportunity to help launch a new model for socially responsible luxury travel.
The Maasai ecoLodge is where comfort meets cause, and where every guest becomes a partner in positive change. Whether you're participating in this soft opening or planning a future visit, your experience becomes part of something bigger.
Girls are rescued from:
- FGM and early marriage
- Sexual abuse
- Abandonment and trafficking
- Orphaned with no family to step in
Welcome to travel that transforms—starting with you.
Close to National Parks: Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, and Serengeti National Park.
Authentic Cultural Immersion: Go beyond the typical tourist experience. Genuine interactions with the Maasai community providing guests the ability to gain a deeper understanding of their rich culture and traditions.
Social Impact: 100% of profits directly support the Maasai Girls Rescue Center, providing at-risk Maasai girls with a safe home, education, and a brighter future. By partnering with us, you become part of this impactful mission.
Unforgettable Experiences: From thrilling game drives and guided nature walks, to traditional Maasai ceremonies and breathtaking views overlooking Rift Valley, we will create memories that last a lifetime.
At the Maasai ecoLodge, you don’t just witness culture—you become part of it. Our thoughtfully curated activities offer genuine connection and insight into the traditions, values, and resilience of the Maasai people. Guest experiences include:
The ecoLodge is a pillar of the MGRC ecoVillage, a groundbreaking social enterprise that also includes the Maasai Girls Rescue Center and the Maasai Culture Center. Together, they form an ecosystem of empowerment—offering safety, education, employment, and dignity to a community too often overlooked.
By staying at the ecoLodge, guests support:
- Rescue, care, and education for at-risk Maasai girls
- Job creation and vocational training for local Maasai women and men
- Preservation of Maasai heritage through cultural tourism
- Sustainable practices that protect the environment and empower future generations
This is travel with depth, purpose, and lasting significance.
Included
- 6 - night stay at the luxury Maasai ecoLodge
- All cultural events including:
- Traditional Maasai dance and music performances.
- Educational workshops on Maasai beadwork, crafts, and storytelling.
- Guided tours of Maasai villages.
- Opportunities to interact with Maasai community members.
- Traditional Maasai BBQ goat lunch with refreshments and fruits
- Village Tours: Immerse yourself in the daily life of a Maasai village.
- Nature Walks: Explore the stunning landscapes with Maasai guides and learn about medicinal plants and wildlife.
- Cultural Tours: Gain deeper insights into Maasai traditions, ceremonies, and social structures.
Not Included
- Roundtrip International Flight (if you are not doing a trip extension) - We will fly into Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
- Please note your flight time/dates- most will leave the US on November 2nd and arrive at JRO on November 3rd. You will depart JRO on November 10th and arrive back in the US on November 11th.
- Most international flights get in late to JRO so we will stay 1 - night in Arusha and head out the next day to the ecoVillage (about a 2 hour drive).
- Estimated price - $2,000 for Economy per person
- Hotel - Airport Planet Lodge
- Estimaged $225 per night
- Airport Transfer -
- $200 each way (4 people per vehicle)
- Food at the ecoLogde
- $50 per person per day (3 meals per day)
- Park Entrance (Estimated)
- Tarangire National Park - $420 per couple
- Ngorongoro Crater - $687 per couple
- Lake Manyara - $420 per couple
Estimated total cost is $3,200 - $4,000 per person (depending on flight dates/class)
If you would like to extend your trip and visit additional places while in Africa please visit our Africa Extension Page for ideas or contact tdent@dreamvacations.com and we would be happy to put together a custom package for you!