Visit MGRC ecoVillage and experience the rich traditions of the Maasai people while witnessing an innovative sustainable approach to disrupt the cycle of poverty.
Maasai Culture Immersion
Make time to visit us on your next trip to Karatu, Tanzania. One man’s dream to empower at-risk Maasai girls has become a model for breaking the poverty cycle and preserving their rich culture.
MGRC ecoVillage in Tanzania is home to over 70 thriving girls who are learning important life skills and vocations to help them become financially independent.
While visiting our cultural center you will:
- See how Maasai people live in bomas or family compounds.
- Tour our Vocational Training facility where our girls learn financial independence.
- Enjoy traditional Maasai dancing and singing.
- Watch traditional spear making and beading.
- Listen to stories of the Maasai by knowledgeable Maasai leaders.
Self-sustaining Community
In addition to the amazing cultural immersion, you will also see modern agriculture and construction practices at work.
- ecoHomes for the girls and house mothers are built sustainably with local materials.
- Technology to expand the girls’ knowledge of the world beyond Tanzania.
- 3-acre working ecoFarm that can feed 90 people utilizing innovative farming techniques.
Visit MGRC ecoVillage be part of our sustainable future
- See how Maasai people live in bomas or family compounds.
- Tour our facilities and 3-acre working ecoFarm.
- Engage in shared cultural experience with the residents and staff.
- You’ll witness our future taking shape with the ecoLodge, opening Fall 2025.
Make plans to visit MGRC ecoVillage in Tanzania and become part of our future!
Frequently asked questions
For general questions: [email protected]
The Maasai Girls Rescue Center extends a warm invitation to all visitors!
Immerse yourself in the experience of a barbecue, delight in the melodic voices of the girls as they sing, and engage in heartfelt conversations about their daily lives. The connections that blossom from this cultural exchange have the potential to profoundly impact both your life and theirs.
To make arrangements, please fill out our Visitor Request Form at least 1 week in advance of your planned visit. It’s best to schedule a time when the girls aren’t at school. Weekends are ideal.
When you arrive you will be asked to sign our Child Safety Policy and Visitor Policy.
To dine with us, there will be a small fee to cover expenses.
We look forward to meeting you!
Yes, a visa is necessary to visit Tanzania. The cost is typically around $100 USD and can be obtained at the airport upon arrival or you can procure prior to arriving. You can find the procedures for procuring the visa by viewing the Tanzanian Government website.
MGRC ecoVillage is located in Karatu, Tanzania, East Africa. We recommend you review the Tanzania Government website to see what vaccinations are necessary. They vary from time to time so it is best to review several months prior to coming. We have mosquitoes and thus malaria is a possibility. Your doctor can prescribe medicine that can prevent you from contacting malaria while on your visit. We also have mosquito nets and spray as an added protection at night.