2 Day itinerary in Kenya, Africa
All Things Maasai
All Things Maasai is a tour in the Magical Kenya Signature Experience Collection – curated, unique, authentic, and exceptional once-in-a-lifetime Kenyan travel experiences accredited by the Kenya Tourist Board (KTB) On this 2-day cultural safari you visit a traditional Maasai village to engage with... Read More
By Collin
Overview
Physical Difficulty
Easy
Recommended Age
Everyone
Operated in
English
GUIDANCE
On Some Day Trips
starting point
Nairobi
trip type
Private
trip attributes
Cycling
Kayaking
Skiing/Snowboarding
Hiking
Rafting
Snorkeling/Diving
Visit markets
Meet local people
Rural home stays
Indigenous culture
Travel with Purpose
Adventure
Culture & Arts
Start/End
Night
Highlights
You will visit Kiserian which a town which hosts a significant population of Maasai
A visit to a traditional village where life has remained unchanged is very revealing about life
Your hosts will be 3 generations of the same family all keen to impart Maasai traditions to you
You will be able to sit down with the Maasai and converse with them about all things Maasai
You will visit Kiserian which a town which hosts a significant population of Maasai
A visit to a traditional village where life has remained unchanged is very revealing about life
Your hosts will be 3 generations of the same family all keen to impart Maasai traditions to you
You will be able to sit down with the Maasai and converse with them about all things Maasai
Itinerary
5 Star
Accommodation Categories
Day 1
Become an Honorary Maasai
Begin the day with a drive into the magnificent Maasai heartland where you will be met by one of the Maasai village elders, Daniel. He will take you on a tour to explain how the Maasai have managed these precious lands for centuries, and you watch the daily cattle drive and learn about some of the local plants used to make medicinal remedies. Then sit down with some young Maasai warriors, or morans, who describe various aspects of their fascinating rites of passage, and who will teach you how to throw a traditional spear or even how to climb an acacia thorn tree in the event there is danger from predators in the bush. In the afternoon you will spend some time with the Maasai women of the village who will show you the techniques of weaving the frame of a new manyatta – a traditional Maasai homestead. On the evening of Day 1, we enjoy dinner at a restaurant the locals love in Nairobi – we always have lots of fun and it’s a great opportunity to discuss and ask us all the questions that come to mind about the various communities and projects we visit.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- 5 Star: Palacina Residential Hotel
Day 2
Maasai Life in Focus
Begin the day back at the village by learning the traditional Maasai welcome with singing and dancing, which might include the extraordinary jumping dance, or ‘adumu’ which is how Maasai warriors demonstrate their prowess. Your host for the day has 52 siblings and his father has 6 wives; a starkly different kind of community structure to the one we are familiar with. Use the time to get to know your host and ask the questions you might have, and enjoy the humour and warm nature of the villagers as you discover that they are just as interested in your life as you are in theirs. After a traditional Maasai lunch, you enjoy some more dance lessons and sit with the women to learn how to make some traditional beaded jewellery, and then head out to help some of the community members finish the manyatta build.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
What’s Included
Accommodation
- Palacina Residential Hotel
Meals
- Breakfast (2)
- Lunch (2)
- Dinner (1)
Transport
- Pick up and return (JK International Airport). We meet and greet and transfer you to your hotel
- Pick up and return each day from the hotel to your venue each day at 9.30am and return at 4.30 pm
- The vehicles are air conditioned for your comfort and convenience - child seats can be requested
Activities
- You can do as much or as little as you want each day. It's entirely up to you. It's a great day
- Our activities only require basic physical effort - our tours are all about meeting people
- You will also receive a decorate Maasai wrist band as a memento of your time in the village
Not Included
- Tips and Gratuities (optional). It's entirely up to you and at your discretion
About Collin
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I have worked in Africa and across the continent for many years. It was my knowledge of Africa that came from working there that led me to take a greater interest in Africa and its cultural diversity.
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