Kenya is home to 42 indigenous Tribes, of which the most famous surely are the Maasai. This nomadic, warrior tribe which once held vast swathes of pre colonial Kenya, still retain many of their traditions as they live largely unaffected by modern day civilization, in areas surrounding Maasai Mara. This typically one hour visit to a Maasai village is a chance to not just interact with the Maasai, but also to get a glimpse into their unique way of life.

Traditional Maasai Village
The traditional Maasai village is called a Manyatta and consists of a number of small cow dung made huts with thatched roofs. The huts are placed in a circle with livestock in the middle and a thick thorny fence for protection against the nightly predators.

One of your host will give you an insight into Maasai life, some of them may not speak English but our guides will interpret for you and the elders so that stories may be exchanged. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the history and lifestyle of these Maasai. You may ask as many questions as you like and take photographs.


ITINERARY

{This Maasai village visit is only possible to book as part of a Maasai Mara Safari }

Our Driver-Guide will transfer you from your overnight Mara Olapa Camp to the nearby Maasai Village, where you spend about an hour or so, interacting with the Maasai and learning about their culture and way of life.

See their homesteads, made of oval , dome shaped mud huts, which they call Manyattas. You also have the chance of buying hand made craft and beaded jewellery items during your visit.