2-Day Maasai Village Experience from Nairobi with Cultural Activities

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Learn to throw spears with Maasai warriors
• 02 See the techniques used to weave the frame of a new manyatta
• 03 Take part in traditional Maasai singing and dancing
• 04 Create traditional beaded jewellery with Maasai women

On this 2-day safari, visit a traditional Maasai village to engage with these amazing people who make up the colourful tapestry of tribal life in Kenya. This interactive experience allows you to meet the infamous warriors, revered village elders, and gracious Maasai women, and participate in daily activities to learn about their traditional way of life, which has not changed for generations. In addition, you will be invited to become an honorary member of the Maasai and learn how to throw a warrior's spear and create decorative jewellery. It is a wonderful opportunity to gain insight into Kenyan rural life.

Meet your host for the day, who has 52 siblings, and whose father has 6 wives - a starkly different kind of community structure from the one we are familiar with.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Luxury

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Nairobi

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Into the Maasai Heartland

• 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 and explain how the Maasai have managed these precious lands for centuries.
• See the daily cattle drive and learn about some of the local plants used to make medicinal remedies.
• Sit down with some young Maasai warriors, or morans, who will teach you how to throw a traditional spear or even how to climb an acacia thorn tree.
• 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.

2

Day 02

Maasai Traditions and Community Life

• Begin the day back at the village by learning the traditional style of Maasai welcome with singing and dancing, which might include the extraordinary jumping dance or 'adumu' (this is how Maasai warriors demonstrate their prowess).
• Meet your host for the day, who has 52 siblings, and whose father has 6 wives - a starkly different kind of community structure from the one we are familiar with.
• Use the time to get to know your host and enjoy the humour and warm nature of the villagers. Then, after a traditional Maasai lunch, enjoy some more dance lessons and sit with the women to learn how to make some traditional beaded jewellery.
• Head out to help some of the community members finish the manyatta build before ending the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• 1 night's accommodation at Palacina Hotel (5 stars)

• One Horizon Team Dinner

  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.

• Pick-up and return from your hotel

• Air-conditioned vehicles for transfers

• Lunch and team dinner (Day 1)

• Breakfast and light lunch (Day 2)

• Water, tea, and coffee available all day

• 25-30 images of your days' activities

• English-speaking Kenyan tour guide

What's Not Included

• Tips and gratuities

What to bring

• Warm clothing
• A sun hat and sunscreen
• If you require any medication, please bring enough for the day, as there are no pharmacies close to the venue.

Know before you go

• The departure is at 9.30 am.
• You will be back at the hotel by approximately 4.30 pm.
• Pick-up for dinner will be at 7.00 pm, and you will be back at your hotel by 9.30 pm.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Palacina Residential Hotel, Denis Pritt Road, Nairobi, Kenya

Tour start

Nairobi, Kenya

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.