The camp is unique in regards to its relationship and location with the Maasai of Esilalei, Bush 2 Beach along with its own foundation African Roots Foundation ( ARF) have been in partnership with the Maasai since 2007. As our relationship grew with the Maasai we slowly developed sustainable cultural tourism programs that would intern be an added value and very real experience for those who chose to travel with Bush 2 Beach. The positive feed back from clients was never ending with what we were doing out there and that the experiences of being able to roam freely amongst the Maasai and learn about their beliefs, traditions and rituals in a relaxed impersonal manner is the key factor we believe with any cultural encounters and experiences.

Esilalei Maasai community camp – A wild bush camp blended in its natural surroundings with as few changes as possible to the mother nature apart from manicuring it and creating suitable shady areas for both the mobile semi lux tents along with the new edition as of December 2010 with the establishments of x 2 permanent luxury tents that measure 8 x 4 meters and are fully furnished. In addition to this we have also added a permanent mess/bar tent that offers views through the bush across to the Great Rift Valley wall that towers above Lake Manyara National Park – we can assure you it makes for a great sundowner spot.

Only 21 km from Lake Manyara National Park and 60km from Tarangire N.P make it an ideal base to head out for game drives to both parks along with true grass roots cultural experiences that will come to you daily by simple staying amongst the Maasai people and witnessing their daily lives, what you see is not put on just for passing tourists. The camp has grown from a cleared piece of earth into a comfortable bush camp offering relaxed nature walks, shady camp spots with view to die for and an open air shower toilet facility that is a great treat at the end of hot day whilst out on game drives. This structure was built using traditional Maasai methods and style, with attention to the water situation or lack of it in the area. All water for the camp is brought in from the near by town of Mto wa Mbu and your visit, stay and cultural tours assist the ARF in further developing and researching ways of bringing fresh drinking water to the Maasai of Esilalei.