Immerse yourself in the vibrant Maasai culture with Maasai Magic, a unique and interactive tour that offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Join the warriors in their rituals, work alongside the women, and listen to captivating stories and folklore.
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Ngong Hills - From Nairobi, drive into the rural Maasai heartland where one of the elders will take you on a tour to explain how the Maasai manage these precious lands. You learn about their tribal values, native herbs that are used for medicinal remedies, the importance the Maasai place on their natural resources like land and water, and help herd the cattle, which is their most sacred and treasured possession. A warm song and dance welcome awaits you at the village, and the wife of a village elder will offer to dress you in traditional Maasai shuka cloth or
African blanket
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ll also be invited to help out the women and learn their skills of constructing a new manyatta. Time for lunch when you join the Maasai mothers to cook up a traditional Kenyan meal over an open-fire, and they’ll share stories as they show you how to create your own piece of highly-decorative Maasai beaded jewellery. Then meet the young Maasai warriors, or morans, who explain their rites of passage as they become warriors
- 20 photographs capturing your experience
- Complimentary lunch included
- Comfortable round-trip hotel transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Selection of fresh fruit
- Refreshments: bottled water, tea or coffee
Maasai Magic is a distinguished part of the Magical Kenya Signature Experience Collection - a meticulously selected assortment of authentic, extraordinary, and unrivaled Kenyan travel escapades endorsed by the Kenya Tourist Board (KTB).
This One Horizon day tour offers a spellbinding chance to engage with the esteemed Maasai tribe in a genuine and participative experience, immersing yourself in the lively atmosphere of Maasai village existence. For generations, the Maasai have preserved their partially wandering lifestyle on shared territories, celebrated for their iconic attire, cherished traditions, and distinctive community and kinship systems, which encompass ceremonial transitions and profound esteem for senior members. Throughout this entertaining and educational day, you will be involved in the customs of the warriors, assist the women with regular chores, and exchange plenty of smiles and thoughts while being captivated by enriching tales and mythology.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.