Africa Amini Alama Projekt & 'Amini Life' - Arusha RegionAfrica Amini Alama- DDr. Med. Christine Wallner always felt an attachment and yearning to live in Africa since childhood. After many years of medical practice and experience internationally, she and her daughter DDr. Cornelia Wallner-Frise, embarked on a journey to realise their dream of dedicating their skills and expertise to create a meaningful and practical social project in Africa. Africa Amini Alama was founded in 2007, the first phase of which was a much needed hospital providing urgent primary care for the local communities around Arusha, Tanzania. The project is now flourishing including a new school and children's' hospital providing care and employment opportunities within the region.
Africa Amini Life - These philanthropists most recent endeavour to support their social project envisages harnessing essential financial resources through tourism, by creating a truly unique African project which partners international travellers with a safari experience focusing upon the extraordinarily rich local culture and environment within Tanzania. ’Amini Life’ offers excellent accommodation and an outstanding opportunity to explore the surrounding areas; learn about Maasai culture, lifestyle and gain a true insight in the Amini Alama projects. All proceeds from Africa Amini Life accommodation are funnelled directly into the Amini Alama social projects. 
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Africa Amini LifeSituated in a wildlife sanctuary at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro Amini Life offers the perfect chance for guests to become immersed in the rich culture of the Maasai tribe that call this magnificent region their home. The location on the edge of Arusha National Park in Momella, boasting stunning varied landscapes and diverse wildlife, enables them to offer a combination of authentic cultural experiences and genuinely memorable safari activities to their benefactors and guests.
There are three accommodation options which cater to a variety of personal tastes:: the original Maasai Lodge, the Hillside Retreat and the Nature Homes. |
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Accommodation The original Maasai lodge, designed in a traditional Maasai ‘Boma style’ was built by hand by the very same tribe and family of Maasais that still run the lodge today. The bungalows retain the authentic design of a Maasai home, while offering all the necessary amenities to ensure a high level of comfort for their guests. The 14 solar powered, eco-friendly Boma bungalows feature a comfortable double bed, in-door seating area, en-suite with a hot/cold water shower and toilet. Outside each is equipped with a terrace with a sofa where guests can relax and absorb the blissful surroundings. The lodge boasts an infinity pool with steppe views, wifi in public areas, massage rooms, a sauna and relaxation area. The restaurant serves international and Swahili cuisine, most of which features fresh produce from their garden or farm. The Hillside Retreat is an ideal option for families or small groups, featuring two separate holiday homes with private pools, outdoor fire pits, wifi access and spacious terraces with spectacular views of Kilimanjaro. Dedicated cooks, housekeepers and private guides ensure that guests of the Hillside Retreat needs are individually catered for and met. The rustic Nature Homes are nestled in untouched wilderness beneath iconic acacias trees affording a peaceful isolated retreat for visitors. The cabins are comfortable but simply furnished providing all the necessary amenities such as hot running water, a bathtub. The charming terraces overlook Mount Meru and Mukuru and boast a seating area as well as a dining area, where guest can enjoy the food freshly prepared by a local chef.
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Activities & AdventuresGuests have a wide variety of activities to choose from, both directly at the lodge and in the surrounding areas, to benefit from this unique experience we generally recommend a stay of at least 3 nights. Guests can become completely immersed in the authentic Maasai culture, taking part in spear throwing contests, song and dances around the camp fire, joining tribe members on hikes or walks to the market, as well as learning about their traditional healing methods using natural medicine and resources. Travellers are also invited to learn about the various Amini Alama social projects in place. Due to the close relationship between the Maasai and Amini Life, guests are afforded the opportunity to ascend the sacred Mount Mukuru, a guided experience offered exclusively for their friends and guests. Other optional activities include: guided river walks, canoe safaris, game drives in Tarangire and Arusha National Park, privately guided nature walks, participation in ritual ceremonies, and visits to a Maasai church and womens’ workshops.
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