Maasai Activities
Step into the daily life, celebrations, and traditions of the Maasai
Maasai Visit
Discover the authentic life of the Maasai with a truly immersive tour of their village, far from the typical staged experiences. With a local guide, you’ll walk through the homestead, and observe the real, daily activities of the Maasai people — as if wearing an invisible cloak. You’ll have the unique opportunity to engage in genuine conversations with the Maasai. Learning a lot about their rich culture while sharing your own. The visit ends with a relaxed gathering under a tree, sipping tea and sharing stories with each other.
Duration : 2 hours
Maasai Stay
If you’d like to immerse yourself further in the culture, you can also extend your Maasai visit or Maasai celebration with a stay overnight. In the evening the goats will come home, there is food to cook, children to look after. After this evening you will retire to your own hut, where you’ll sleep in a traditional bed, made out of sticks and cowhide. It will definitely not be your most comfortable night, but it will be one to remember!
Maasai Celebration
If you want to experience more of the Maasai culture, book a Maasai celebration. You will arrive in the Maasai village at the end of the afternoon, when it is time to milk the goats. Maybe you can help the women a little bit? Get to know the family and their way of living in the middle of the savanna with their cattles. In the evening all people from surrounding villages gather around the bonfire in the boma. Share your stories with the Maasai men, women and children and help prepare the BBQ diner in a traditional Maasai way. Eating meat means there is something to celebrate, so you will end the evening with some traditional dancing and singing together with the new friends you just made.
Duration: 4-5 hours
Maasai Beading
Discover the beauty and significance of Maasai beadwork culture. Beadwork is a vital part of Maasai identity, used to signify age, social status, and even life events through intricate patterns and vibrant colors. Have you ever wondered what the different colors of beads mean? Now you can find out directly from the Maasai women who create these stunning pieces. Despite language barriers, you’ll learn by doing as you sit on a traditional goatskin and are guided step-by-step through the process of crafting Maasai jewelry.
Duration: 2 hours
