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  • Amini Africa Maasai Lodge: A Cultural Experience with Social Benefit to Match

    Lauren Smith
    September 5, 2016

    Bordering Arusha National Park, Africa Amini Maasai Lodge gets a huge tick of approval from the Shadows of Africa team. Not only does this lodge offer a unique experience and offer genuine interaction with the Maasai and elements of their culture but your stay also helps to support social projects run by the founders and members of the local Maasai community.

    Healthcare in Tanzania is largely determined based on accessibility and affordability. Such barriers to healthcare are significantly exacerbated in more rural areas of the country. Recognising that healthcare was not attending to the needs of Maasai in Momella, Arusha, Doctor Cristine Wallner from Austria (founder) began to take this issue into her own hands. From its small beginnings of attending to clients under the giant fig tree, Amini Africa has expanded into a permanent hospital, and also provides access to other social services such as education and vocational skills training.

    Amini Africa The Fig Tree and Starting Place for Africa Amini

     

    “Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care and necessary social services”
    - Article 25 of the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights 1948

    When Dr Wallner shifted to Tanzania, her idea was to establish access to professional healthcare where there was none. Due to the isolation of Momella, people requiring treatment needed to travel hours by foot to the nearest health facility. Today, the health facilities at Momella are some of the best in the region.

    Shadows of Africa recently visited Amini to get a glimpse at the work they were undertaking. Remtulla, our designated tour guide, took us around the hospital including their new operating theatre (opening in October), the school and orphanage, computer learning centre, women’s centre, library and healing centre.

    Amini Africa Hospital Nurses Rooms

     

    If you’re interested in getting a genuine cultural experience during your stay in Tanzania, while supporting a great cause at the same time, don’t go past Africa Amini Maasai Lodge.  Check out the rest of the photos from our tour below!

    Africa Amini Womens Centre Women's Centre
    Africa Amini Healing Centre Healing Centre with Natural Remedies
    Africa Amini Library Library
    Africa Amini Orphanage Orphanage
  • How to Book the Perfect African Safari Vacation

    Chris
    April 24, 2016
    Planning your dream safari trip? Here are a few questions you should ask yourself to ensure you get exactly what you're looking for.
  • Climbing Mt. Meru

    Chris
    January 20, 2016
    While not as tall as Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru is a challenging but rewarding hike that can act as ideal preparation for tackling the Roof of Africa.
  • Optional Activities in Kenya

    Chris
    January 17, 2016
    There's so much more to Kenya than just world-class game driving. We've got an exhaustive list of optional activities to add to your Kenyan safari.
  • Optional Activities in Rwanda

    Lesia
    January 6, 2016
    While many come to Rwanda for the gorillas, there are a wealth of natural and cultural sites worth adding to your Rwandan itinerary.
  • Meaningful Travel in Africa

    Chris
    December 23, 2015
    What is Meaningful Travel?Meaningful travel is the belief that travel can be about more than just having an amazing time and taking beautiful photos.It's the belief that you can do all of these things while still leaving the place you visited a better place than it was when you arrived.It's about giving something back to the country that has amazed and moved you through volunteering at orphanages, charitable organisations, or conservation programmes.
  • Why Travel to Rwanda?

    Chris
    December 12, 2015
    Planning a visit to Rwanda? We've got all of the information you'll need for your visit here.
  • Why Travel to Tanzania?

    Chris
    December 12, 2015
    Planning a trip to Tanzania? We've got everything you need to know about Tanzania's many offerings in one place.
  • The Wildebeest Migration of Kenya and Tanzania

    Chris
    December 12, 2015
    Each year more than a million animals make the perilous journey from Tanzania's Serengeti to Kenya's Masai Mara. The Greatest Show on Earth is a must-see for any safari enthusiast.

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