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SAMBURU MANYATTA Dwellings

Samburu-Kenya
Franco

Tour Guide, Samburu, Kenya

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The sleeping area is often raised platform sometimes made from cowhide and branches provided designated space for rest called RUAT 

Cooking area a designated area for cooking with fire pit or hearth the smoke from the fires escapes in a tiny whole called LONGU 

Furnished they are typically Mimimal with sleeping mats cooking utensils and perhaps little personal items 

The manyatta plays a Big role in reflection the community Way of life and is built by women 

Wanna learn more about the samburu people feel free to let me know and pleasure will be mine to show you around