Kenya, Tanzania · Tribal Experiences

3-Day Maasai Village Safari

3 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Nairobi. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Stay 2 nights in a traditional Maasai Manyatta
  • 02 Enjoy welcome songs, dance, and evening bonfire storytelling
  • 03 Learn Maasai daily life, including beadwork, cooking, and Manyatta building
  • 04 Take a full-day game drive in the Maasai Mara National Reserve
  • 05 Look out for the Big 5 and visit the Mara River
  • 06 Experience traditional fire-making and African-style barbecue
  • 07 Travel via the Great Rift Valley Escarpment for a photo stop
  • 08 Pickup in Nairobi and drop-off at the airport or residence

Experience life with a Maasai community on this 3-day cultural safari from Nairobi to the Maasai Mara. Stay in a traditional Manyatta, join village activities, and learn about daily life through hands-on experiences such as beadwork, cooking, livestock herding, storytelling, songs, and dance.

Your journey also includes a full-day game viewing drive in the Maasai Mara National Reserve, with opportunities to spot the Big 5, visit the Mara River, and take in views near the border of Serengeti and Maasai Mara. Blending wildlife, culture, and homestay hospitality, this tour offers a memorable introduction to East Africa’s landscapes and traditions.

Experience life with a Maasai community on this 3-day cultural safari from Nairobi to the Maasai Mara.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Nairobi, Masai Mara, Serengeti National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Drive To The Maasai Mara

After a hearty breakfast, begin your Safari to Maasai Mara. Stop-over at the Great Rift Valley Escarpment for a photo session. Continue with your Safari and proceed to the Maasai Village outside Maasai Mara Game Reserve. On arrival, enjoy a Welcome song and dance by the Warriors and Women. Check into your Manyatta and later enjoy an African lunch.

Spend the afternoon interacting with the village members and learn more about their Way of Life and culture. Learn how the women build the Manyatta, make jewelry and cook. Also, get a chance to learn about the herding of livestock by the men among other activities.

In the evening after dinner, enjoy entertainment songs and dance around the bonfire. Under the stars, the elders will give you stories and the history of their community. After an amazing day, retire to bed.

2
Day 02

Game Drives With a Local Guide

Early morning after breakfast, head out for a full day game viewing drive at the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Spot the Big 5, tour the Mara River and the border of Serengeti and Maasai Mara. Enjoy a Picnic Lunch at the Mara river banks or under a tree by the picnic spots. Head back to the Manyatta with stops to see animals not previously seen.

On arrival, freshen up and prepare for dinner. Slaughter a goat and learn to barbeque the African way. The warriors will teach you how to make fire without a match stick. Women will be cooking from the Manyatta with firewood. After a sumptuous family dinner, your hosts will entertain you with their Traditional Maasai Songs. Get a unique opportunity to learn some of the traditional songs.

Entertainment to continue till midnight. Overnight at the Manyatta.

3
Day 03

Drive Back To Nairobi

Today enjoy more time with the locals before breakfast and check out. Bid goodbye to your new family and depart for Nairobi.

Upon arrival drop off at the airport or residence. 

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Nairobi. 3 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • 2 Nights Stay in a Maasai Manyatta
  • A Cultural Experience of a Lifetime
  • Learning Hot to Bead Work, Make Manyatta's, Cooking, Taking Care of Family - For Women
  • Graduation Ceremony led by Elders on your last night.
  • Park entrance fees
  • Game viewing drive

What's Not Included

Anything not mentioned.

Know before you go

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Pick up from your residence or hotel in Nairobi.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Nairobi.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Nairobi.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Nairobi..

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