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Maasai village visit: highlights.

• Visit a REAL Maasai village
• Learn about their culture, habits & traditions
• Join in on their daily activities! Experience everything first-hand.

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About the Maasai village visit

Visiting a Maasai village is a great way to learn about the culture of the Maasai. Probably the most famous of tribes, who still lives their lives like our grand-grand-grand-grand-fathers. Recognisable from their beautiful red costumes and shoes from tires. A must-see visit for travelers (they’re hard to miss). Maasai are a indigenous ethnic group inhabiting northern, central and southern Kenya and northern Tanzania and do originally reside near the many game parks of the African Great Lakes.

Visiting a Maasai tribe village: what to expect

In the morning you will be picked up from your residency by one of our English speaking guides and transferred to a Maasai village of your choice. The guide will lead you around the village tell you everything about the culture and people of the Maasai.

Of course you need to live among the local people to get the full feeling of how a typical day in a Maasai village looks like. That is why you can join different daily activities of the Maasai tribe, for example milking cows or goats, collecting wood, using ancient weapons, building houses or making a typical lunch.

After living a day in their village, you will have learned a lot about how life used to be several hundred of years ago and have experienced their culture first-hand. Which is the best way to learn.

Different Maasai Villages: Usually we will pick one of two different places where you can visit the Maasai. Under certain circumstances we can decide to visit another village. 

Monduli juu Masai village 

• The village is near Arusha, the drive will take 45 minutes

 Longido Masai village 

• The village is a little bit further, the drive will take 1 hour to 1,5 hour from Arusha
• During the drive you can spot different wildlife such as;

More about the Maasai:

A Maasai village consists of several houses made of mud and cow-dung, surrounded by fencing to protect their cattle from lions & other predators. Apart from their looks and whereabouts, the Maasai are known for their highly-skilled warriors and their cattle-herding abilities. In fact, in Maasai culture, a man’s wealth is measured in terms of cattle and children. A herd of 50 cattle is a respectable amount, and the more children, the better. O and they drink blood!

They’re pretty cool guys, and you can hang out with them. Let them show you how to dance and jump. Really experience their lifestyle, be invited to their Maasai village homes, help them milk their cows and the real badasses can even join a session of blood drinking.. or at least watch it. If you’re interested in learning some more facts about the Maasai, or you just want to brag about your maasai knowledge, check out this link.

*Note: This tour is both available as a full day tour, where you truly experience the daily life of the Maasai. It is also available as a shorter excursion, for example after a safari. Different prices apply in this case (enquire).

Info about the Maasai village visit

• Price from: 70 USD P.P. (FULL DAY)
• Starts at: 8:30am
• Duration: Full- or Half day
• Location: Arusha / Moshi / Mto wa Mbu

Tour Includes

• Pick-up & drop-off at your location
• English Speaking Driver/Guide
• Local lunch & a 1,5l bottle of water
• Village fees

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• Tip for the guide

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What to Know Before a Visit to Maasai Village in Tanzania

Meeting Maasai tribes is on many people’s bucket list after seeing photos of Maasai warriors jumping high in the air, with the African savanna as their backdrop. Most safari companies offer a stop in a Maasai village in Ngorongoro Crater, promising a wonderful experience.

Wearing their traditional red robes with elaborate beadwork and bells, the Maasai are the most known of all nomadic tribes out there. 

Naturally, I wanted to see the Maasai village and meet some of them on my visit to Tanzania. However, a lot of fellow travel blogs and travelers on TripAdvisor described their experience as ‘not worth the visit’, ‘too expensive’, ‘not authentic’, some even called it a scam.

Maasai performing traditional dances

The more I read up on the Maasai, the more confused I got. There was so much contradicting information online, that a list of questions about the Maasai was piling up quickly…

While I can only speak from my experience only in Tanzania, not in Kenya, here’s what I’ve learned on the spot and based on further research.

Who Are the Maasai?

Maasai used to be one of the semi-nomadic tribes who settled in eastern Africa. After the 1904 and 1911 treaties, the governments (including British) evicted the Maasai in order to create wildlife reserves. Amboseli National Park ,  Nairobi National Park ,  Maasai Mara ,  Samburu National Reserve ,  Lake Nakuru National Park  and  Tsavo  in Kenya; and  Lake Manyara , Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire,  and  Serengeti National Park  in what is now Tanzania.

Maasai used to rely on their livestock cattle, feeding on milk and blood extracted in a traditional way, without killing the actual animal. Over the years, Maasai started cultivating maize and cabbage – firstly introduced to the Maasai by displaced WaArusha and WaMeru women who were married to Maasai men.

While the Maasai resisted the sedentary life, the land privatizations and park boundaries forced them to adapt their lifestyle to rules enforced by new laws. Their land has basically been taken and converted into national parks. Since the Maasai weren’t hunting for big game animals too often, they were allowed to stay in Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

For the Maasai staying in Ngorongoro Conservation Area had its consequences. Because of the area’s protected status, Maasai aren’t allowed to hunt at all. Until recently they also hadn’t been even able to cultivate anything until the ban was lifted. Now they can only have their livestock in certain areas.

Some Facts About the Maasai, That Are Often Perceived Wrong:

• They were never hunters for meat, they had their livestock. They live among wildlife and only occasionally used to hunt for lions in a form of sacrifice.
• That said, they were never vegetarian either. They drink cattle’s blood and milk and occasionally eat cattle’s meat.
• Maasai marriages are polygamous, with a man being responsible to provide for all his wives.
• Maasai kids go to school. They aren’t uneducated.
• These days the Maasai can’t sustain themselves without the money. It’s sad, but true that many tribal communities now depend on tourism.

Meeting Maasai in Tanzania

I first met some Maasai during my stay at the Four Seasons Serengeti. They were big, tall men, always with a giant smile on their faces, patrolling the property from wild animals and escorting the guests after dark.

This is also when I found out about the Maasai Women Development Organization that, among other functions, provides work for them to support their families.

I knew straight away that over the years the Masai culture has slightly evolved and many of them leave the traditional lifestyle behind. Those I met there were obviously employed by the hotel, making a regular salary, just like any other employee. They’re not being exploited there.

When I left Serengeti I stumbled upon a group of three young girls hanging out by the entrance to the national park. They were selling bracelets but had to hide from park rangers, as apparently, this wasn’t legal. The girls weren’t pushy though, I definitely didn’t mind.

Visiting Maasai Village in Ngorongoro Crater

When our guide asked us whether we wanted to visit the village where those girls we met lived, we immediately said yes. However, we were told that it will cost us about $50 for a visit.

Many visitors, ourselves included, don’t expect to pay for a visit to someone’s house, right? However, in Maasai’s case, we were asked for money. We paid the fee and entered the village after a warm welcome in perfect English from the village chief.

They dressed up with their traditional clothes and we danced with them for a while before proceeding to see their houses. 

Dances were performed with elements of what Maasais are known for: the jumping.

Maasai House

Before we even had a chance to see anything we got taken to the middle of the village and tables full of souvenirs to buy. The chief pressured us to buy something and while we liked some stuff, they were insanely expensive.

We decided to give up on saying we actually don’t need anything and bought a carved warthog for $40 after haggling for the price a bit. It now lives on the TV stand.

We then saw a traditional house built out of mud and clay. One home is for each family, which consists of the women and her children.

When we entered, barely fitting all three of us including the guide, we got welcomed by the smoke from the fire used to cook water and food. There is a hole in the roof to let the smoke out, but it was very dark.

We got introduced to a house owner – a woman sitting on the bed, holding a sleeping baby in her arms. We were told the baby is sick. 

School in Maasai Village

Following, we were taken to pre-school were kids sang a song to us. I actually highly doubt it was an actual working pre-school, but rather a place where kids gathered for the day when visitors were about to show up.

At a chalkboard, there was a bunch of numbers and random words written.

Are These Maasai Villages a Tourist Trap?

We left the village slightly puzzled, which led to two important and controversial questions:

• Is this even authentic, or a tourist trap?
• Are these tourists visiting ethical or exploitative and therefore are the Masai suffering from western influences?

It was pretty obvious that this village was clearly tourist-oriented. In fact, many of the villages are apparently constructed just for tourists. This is when we started asking locals questions about how does it work.

Living with their stock.

It turned out that these villages aren’t just there for our entertainment. It’s the way they live. In fact, each tribe is permitted to spend a year at a ‘tourist’ village and make the money they need for the year.

After when they swap the establishment with another tribe and move into a regular Maasai village, far away from any tourists.

If they don’t make the money they need for the next year, they need to send the men to work far away from their families, in order to support the village.

Is Tourism Harmful to the Maasai?

Are tourists destroying the way they live? I think tourists are only a side-effect of what the government has done. The government pushed them out of their lands. It’s because of the government, not tourists, that they’re not allowed to grow food, so they need to buy their own corn.

Opening the village for tourism it allows their tribes to generate the income needed to survive. I’m talking not only about food, but also medicines (there are no medical facilities in the area), clothes or simply means to send their kids to school. 

It doesn’t only happen in case of the Maasai, but also villagers in Rwanda . Thanks to tourism they can actually sustain themselves.

Maasai working at Four Seasons Serengeti

If you think about it, who performs traditional country dances dressed in traditional clothes from the past on a daily basis in Europe for instance? It is a cultural performance. These days Maasai are starting businesses and increasingly taking over the tourism industry in their region.

Is this change in this Maasai lifestyle bad? Not in all aspects. Thanks to education and laws it’s illegal for the Maasai to perform FGM (Female Genetic Mutilation), what causes fewer girls running away from their villages and families. On top of naturally, obvious mutation.

It’s basically a female genital cutting, that causes difficulties urinating, pain, kidney damage, and sexual pain . It’s often performed without anesthesia by someone with no medical training, using instruments such as knives, scalpels, scissors, glass or razor blades. 

I actually had guts to ask the chief of the village whether they know what FGM was and if they do it, but he quickly said no. He said it still happens in Kenya, but not in Tanzania from what he knows. Even though it used to be deeply ingrained in Maasai culture.

Without any options Maasai can go and find work at some of the hotels, like the Four Seasons Serengeti, many prefer to stay in the village with their families. Having to find work outside of the village takes them away from their families.

It may not be ideal, but perhaps in some ways, this type of tourism is helping to preserve traditional cultures. Especially since the Maasai aren’t always able to make money in other ways.

And one thing to remember is that these people have not been forced against their will to open their villages to tourists. However, respectful – these people still live there and it’s their home

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Sunday 1st of January 2023

Worst experience ever visiting Maasai Village. They are thieves with no boundaries.

Tuesday 2nd of August 2022

I went in February of 2022 with a small group form Overseas Adventure Travel and had an excellent experience. We did not have to pay a fee. There were crafts for sale, at slightly higher prices than elsewhere, but we weren’t pressured to purchase. We all did buy things, however; after spending a day with the women, we wanted to support them. We spent most of the day, got to see inside several of the bomas, watched the women thatch a roof, helped patch the mud on a boma, watched them weed a field of greens, danced with them, and then participated in a discussion of FGM. While it is illegal, it does still happen in some villages. We were able to ask questions, and the women explained why it was culturally significant. One of the women had performed the “surgeries.” It is less important to the younger generations now that Swahili is the National language and there is intermarriage between tribes. Education has helped everyone understand why it’s a terrible practice. It was an amazing day.

Sunday 3rd of March 2024

@Stacy Murphy, great points! Thanks for your perspective.

Sunday 2nd of July 2023

@Marianne, great response - who did you do your tour with?

Stacy Murphy

Tuesday 17th of January 2023

@Anna Karsten, this is a great post. :) We just got back from our month-long Africa trip and yes, we visited the same village. I loved it. It's all a matter of perspective and attitude. Is it a "scam"? Maybe. Is it over-priced? Perhaps. But was it an informative and enjoyable afternoon? ABSOLUTELY. I loved seeing the bomas and learning about how they're built by the women, and the kids in the school room singing to us was one of the highlights of our trip. Everyone in the village was very kind and engaging and yeah, I did buy many overpriced trinkets because I was happy to help support the village. We also made an additional donation to the school fund... so if our $300 American dollars can help even one child attend private school then we are thrilled to have made the tiniest contribution. I think it is fine that they have "tourist" villages. Would people want strangers/tourists tromping through their homes all day????? I think not. We are curious looky-loos so it makes perfect sense to me. If you are afraid it's a scam then don't go and don't buy anything or donate to the school... but sadly you'll miss out on learning more about their tribes and culture and dancing with them and seeing their dress and hearing their songs. That's a shame. Right?

Anna Karsten

Wednesday 3rd of August 2022

It's not always bad :) , but it's just not an authentic experience like they paint it to be (for example, if you really go remote there's no such thing as selling anything to tourists). You paid a fee but it was simply included in your tour, they might just handle fees very quietly but the Maasai do get paid.

Saturday 13th of March 2021

Hello - While I did see a few Maasai villages and roadside honey salespeople going through Tanzania, my interaction with the Maasai in December 2020 was quite different. I befriended a security guard at my small hotel on Zanzibar and we agreed to keep in touch via WhatsApp. Want to guess what happened as soon as we got home? Yes, the money requests began pouring in. Long stories of pay cuts, then being laid-off. Exact amounts requested ($2600 USD). So, I emailed the hotel only to find that none of that was true, and that the Maasai man still worked there, and that they tend to collect contact information from westerners on a regular basis to exploit later. I was bummed, because I make friends all over the world. It was like this throughout Tanzania this trip, and I can’t say I wasn’t warned: the hotel owners, the European tour operators, and South Africans on holiday we encountered were especially bitter and embarrassed by it and suggested we not even speak to them. I personally can’t be that cold, but I take their point. Just kinda sad. Great country though. Saw Zanzibar, Arusha, Kilimanjaro, Karatu, NCA, Serengeti - no masks required!

Saturday 12th of December 2020

Excellent post and information ! Thank you

Friday 2nd of October 2020

Hi Anna, great post! Could you share some details on your tour guide, as I’m thinking of visiting very soon.

I used a company called Soul of Tanzania :)

Experience sustainable tourism, embark on a life-changing journey, and help the Maasai retain their heritage.

Live a deep and authentic cultural experience with the Maasai, a tribe of brave warriors, mighty trackers, and semi-nomadic pastoralists who herd cattle and goats, spear in hand, clad in their bright red robes, and honoring both nature and centuries-old traditions.

Modern ways, the ever-increasing demand for resources and space of a growing population, and climate change have resulted in less land for the Maasai, their livestock, and wildlife, with which this tribe has historically lived in harmony.

Seeking to preserve the authentic Masaai culture for generations to come, while ensuring a sustainable livelihood, the local Masai people are upgrading the ‘cultural village’ launched some 30 years ago into a cultural center. This initiative will not only guide and empower the local Masai, but it will also promote the Masai culture in a sustainable way with a focus on economic benefits for the locals.

Join us on an unforgettable journey. Tour the Masaai Mara Village, stay a night or two, or go on a safari adventure in the Mara with a Maasai guide.

Location :  Sekenani just 800 meters from Sekenani main gate on your way to Oloolaimutia Gate, Masai Mara, Kenya.

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Full Day Exploration Maasai Cultural Tour & Maasai People w/ Kids? Maasai Cultural Village Tour 2024, 2025 – Deks Tours. Maasai Village Experience Day Tour 2024 – Kenya and Tanzania. The Maasai Tribe Experience – All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go. The Maasai cultural tour offers a unique experience with a visit to the Masai village, located just outside the Masai Mara National Reserve in a Maasai Community called Mara Rianda.

A Masai Mara safari provides the opportunity to interact with one of East Africa’s oldest communities, residing in villages made up of small grass-thatched mud structures, surrounded by their cherished cattle. The Masai people, one of the few tribes preserving their traditions, lifestyle, and lore, communicate in the “Maa” language.

Upon entering the village, vibrant colours of Masai garments catch the eye, with men proudly standing tall, spears in hand. Women, adorned with bright beaded earrings and scarves, wear shukas displaying brilliant red, blue, and purple patterns.

The vivid shukas create a striking contrast with the green and brown landscape. The intricate beadwork of necklaces, bracelets, and amulets serves not only ornamental purposes but also expresses the women’s identity and social status.

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In contrast to the colourful villagers, the Masai’s houses, called Boma, exhibit earthy tones of brown and grey. As tradition dictates, Masai women are responsible for constructing these small thatched-roof structures using timber poles and interweaving smaller branches, covered with a mixture of mud, grass, cow dung, urine, and ash. The men build protective fencing around the village to safeguard their livestock from lions and other predators.

A visit to the Masai village provides an opportunity to partake in their rhythmic call-and-response singing and experience their renowned Adumu, or ‘jumping dance.’ Additionally, you can acquire a handmade souvenir, crafted to serve as a memento of your exciting visit to Masai Mara.

The Maasai Cultural Tour typically refers to an experience that allows visitors to immerse themselves in the unique and traditional way of life of the Maasai people, an ethnic group in East Africa, particularly Kenya and Tanzania . The Maasai are known for their distinctive customs, clothing, and pastoralist lifestyle. Participating in a Maasai Cultural Tour provides an opportunity to learn about their history, traditions, and daily activities.

Where to Go for Maasai Cultural Village Tour 2024, 2025 – Deks Tours?

If you’re interested in experiencing a Maasai Cultural Tour, there are several locations in Kenya and Tanzania where you can engage with Maasai communities and learn about their traditional way of life. Here are some popular destinations:

Kenya Maasai Cultural Tribe Tour Experience – All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go

Maasai Mara National Reserve : Located in southwestern Kenya, Maasai Mara is one of the most famous safari destinations. Many lodges and camps in and around Maasai Mara offer cultural tours to nearby Maasai villages.

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Ngorongoro Conservation Area : The Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is home to Maasai communities. Some lodges around the crater offer cultural tours to nearby villages.

Serengeti National Park : Similar to the Maasai Mara in Kenya , the Serengeti in Tanzania is a vast savannah with abundant wildlife. Some lodges and camps provide cultural interactions with the Maasai.

Lake Natron: Located near the Kenyan border, Lake Natron is known for its flamingos. The area is also inhabited by Maasai, and cultural tours are available.

When planning a Maasai Cultural Tour, it’s essential to choose Deks Tours who work closely with local communities. These operators ensure that the cultural exchange is respectful, and the benefits of tourism contribute to the well-being of the Maasai people and the preservation of their traditions.

The Maasai Cultural Tour in Maasai Mara National Reserve

The Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya is a fantastic destination for a Maasai Cultural Tour, offering visitors a unique opportunity to interact with the Maasai people and gain insights into their rich cultural heritage.

Visiting a Maasai Village (Manyatta)

The tour may include a visit to a traditional Maasai village, where you can see the layout of their homes, known as “manyattas.” These homes are typically constructed using a framework of branches plastered with a mixture of mud and cow dung.

When planning your Maasai Cultural Tour in the Maasai Mara, it’s advisable to book through Deks Tours who collaborate with the local Maasai communities in a sustainable and respectful manner. This ensures that the experience is authentic, benefits the local community, and contributes to the preservation of Maasai culture. Always inquire about the specifics of the tour, including the activities involved and the level of interaction with the Maasai people.

The Maasai Cultural Tour in Serengeti National Park

While the primary focus of the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania is on its abundant wildlife and the annual migration of wildebeest and other animals, some Deks Tours in the region offer cultural experiences, including interactions with the Maasai people.

Visiting a Maasai Boma

Similar to the Maasai Mara, Deks Tours in the Serengeti provide visits to Maasai bomas, which are traditional Maasai settlements. Here, you can experience the daily life of the Maasai people.

Cultural Demonstrations

Experience demonstrations of traditional Maasai activities, such as beadwork, creating intricate jewellery, and crafting traditional clothing. This provides an opportunity to learn about the cultural significance of these practices.

When planning a Maasai Cultural Tour in the Serengeti, it’s important to check with Deks Tours in the area to confirm the availability of such experiences. Additionally, ensure that the cultural tour is conducted in a respectful and sustainable manner, with a focus on benefiting the local Maasai communities and preserving their cultural heritage. Responsible tourism practices should be a priority.

The Maasai Cultural Tour in Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area

The Ngorongoro Conservation Area in Tanzania, known for its stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife, is also home to Maasai communities. While the primary attraction is the Ngorongoro Crater, Deks Tours in the area offer cultural experiences that include interactions with the local Maasai people.

Many tours include visits to Maasai bomas, which are traditional Maasai homesteads. This provides an opportunity to witness the daily life and traditions of the Maasai people.

Experience demonstrations of traditional Maasai activities, such as beadwork, jewellery making, and the creation of traditional clothing. Guides often explain the cultural significance of these practices.

When planning a Maasai Cultural Tour in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, it’s important to inquire with Deks Tours to confirm the availability of cultural experiences. Additionally, ensure that the tour is conducted in a respectful and sustainable manner, with a focus on benefiting the local Maasai communities and preserving their cultural heritage. Responsible tourism practices should be a priority during such interactions.

What is the Cost for The Maasai Cultural Tour?

The cost for a Maasai Cultural Tour can vary widely based on several factors, including the location, the specific activities included in the tour, the duration, and Deks Tours offering the experience.

The region where the cultural tour takes place can impact the cost. For example, tours in popular tourist destinations like Maasai Mara, Serengeti, or Ngorongoro Conservation Area might be priced differently.

The range of activities included in the tour can vary. Tours that involve more immersive experiences, such as visits to traditional Maasai villages, cultural demonstrations, and interactions with Maasai community members, may be priced differently than simpler tours.

To get an accurate understanding of the cost for a Maasai Cultural Tour, it’s recommended to contact Deks Tours that offer these experiences. They can provide detailed information about the services included, any additional costs, and whether there are any discounts or special packages available. Additionally, reading reviews from other travelers can help gauge the value and quality of the cultural tour experience offered by Deks Tours.

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When to Go for The Maasai Cultural Tour?

The best time to go for a Maasai Cultural Tour depends on your preferences, as well as the specific region you plan to visit.

Dry Season (June to October)

This is generally considered the best time for cultural tours in East Africa. The weather is dry, and wildlife is often more concentrated around water sources. The dry season is a popular time for safaris and cultural experiences, including Maasai Cultural Tour.

Wet Season (November to May)

While the wet season can bring lush landscapes, it may also result in some challenges like muddy roads. However, the cultural tours can still be enjoyable during this time, and the landscape is often vibrant and green.

Wildlife Migration

If you’re interested in witnessing the Great Wildebeest Migration in the Maasai Mara or Serengeti, consider visiting during the dry season, typically from July to September. This is when the herds are crossing the Mara River, providing a unique wildlife spectacle.

It’s crucial to note that Maasai Cultural Tour is available year-round, and the Maasai people continue with their traditional way of life regardless of the season. If you have specific preferences or priorities, it’s a good idea to communicate them to Deks Tours when planning your cultural experience.

Always check with Deks Tours for the most up-to-date information on weather conditions, cultural events, and the availability of Maasai Cultural Tour during your preferred time of visit.

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The Maasai Village

The Maasai Village have a rich cultural tradition and this includes crafts such as beautiful beadwork and intricate hairstyles that articulate the wearer’s position and stage of life.

This immersive, one-day tour to Maasai Village gives you an in-depth experience of authentic Maasai culture and traditions .

Tour Description

Early in the morning after breakfast, you will leave your hotel heading to the village , a 1-hour drive. After arriving there you’ll spend hours with the Maasai people .

Here is where you’ll get to know Maasai art and dance, spiritual customs, medical and herbal practices, crafts, and, of course, their hearty and tasty cuisine.

Later in the late afternoon, you will be driven back to your hotel

Things to do/Activities at Maasai Village

• learn how to make handicrafts (eg cultural beads and necklaces)
• Making Local fire with use of animal dung and acacia trees
• Controversial topics (eg Female Genital Mutilation and Maasai men Circumcision)
• Molding of Maasai huts ( Manyatta)
• Milking of cattle’s
• Fresh blood suckling from cattle’s
• Experience of Maasai ceremonies, events, cultures, and Traditional dances.
• Cooking and making of local brew

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• Departure Arusha
• Departure Time 08h00
• Return Time 17h00
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A Trip to a Maasai Village

Taking a stroll through the rolling hills of Ngorongoro ‘s plateau for a Maasai village tour enhances your safari experience. Meet the locals, get to know their culture, and join in on the fun by singing and dancing alongside them.

Many tribal settlements in Tanzania have become primarily commercial, making it difficult to get an authentic cultural experience. Grand tented lodges on the crater rim, such as Entamanu and The Highlands, have built links with local Maasai communities in order to give guests a true taste of Maasai culture . Only tourists of Entamanu and the Highlands are eligible for the Maasai village tour. The villages you visit may vary depending on where you’re staying , but the fundamental structure of the excursions will remain the same. Consequently,

What to Anticipate on the Maasai Village Tour

On your Maasai village tour expect an afternoon excursion to the Ngorongoro highlands with your chaperone, an armed conservation officer, and a Maasai from the hamlet. Take your time and enjoy the scenery as you explore the area’s unique ecosystem on your leisurely 1.5-hour stroll. Game drives on the Crater floor do not include giraffes, but the Crater’s outer walls are home to numerous large herds. If you don’t want to walk, you can take a short drive (approximately 15 minutes) from the campground to the village.

It is common to be greeted with singing and dancing upon arrival which is the start of your Maasai village tour, and participation is highly encouraged! As part of cultural exchange, fire-making and bead-making will be taught to participants afterward. Visits to people ‘s houses are also possible; queries are welcomed, and your chaperone will gladly interpret if necessary. Putting out flames inside might result in a lot of smoke, so keep that in mind.

Maasai village tour campers can purchase leather and beadwork from the villagers throughout their stay, although these products can also be purchased at the camp shop.

Sundowners can be enjoyed on the way back to camp when your time in the village is finished.

Closed-toed shoes and a reasonable fitness level are required for the hike to the village, which is steep and uneven in sections.

The Maasai Village Tour Itinerary (Verify with Your Own Tour Agency):

The beginning spot.

The Highlands or Entamanu Ngorongoro

The Place Where Everything Comes to a Close

You’ve made it back to your safari camp , safe and sound.

No Provision for Meals

Despite meals are not included, guests are frequently served beverages and little snacks around sunset.

Duration of the Maasai Village Tour

A two to three-hour afternoon activity is recommended.

Maasai Village Tour Maximum Number of People in a Group Allowed

A total of six people

What to Expect:

Visitors can expect the locals to greet them traditionally throughout the Maasai village tour.

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The Maasai village tour

THE MAASAI VILLAGE TOUR – MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

Maasai Village tour: A tour to the Maasai Village tour offers you a memorable encounter with the local Maasai people in their homesteads. The Maasai People are a famous tribe that existed from way back and they reside in the southern part of Kenya and northern Tanzania. Maasai people are a major tribe that dominates the Maasai Mara national reserve and probably the reserve was named after them. They are famous nomadic pastoralists who majorly depend on grazing cattle.

The Maasai people are known for residing in grass thatched houses termed as “Manyatta” which are sort of huts with single entrance and no exit designed out of reeds/ wood, cow dung, mud and grass. These Manyattas are seen scattered in clusters making it a homestead or village which as well called the Bomas of Maasai .

Surprisingly these Bomas of Maasai have no tapped water or even electricity, yet all these are present inside Maasai Mara National reserve and the surrounding developed parts of Narok district where both the Masai Village and the Maasai Mara national reserve are situated. This implies that the Maasai people are stilling living a poor and primitive lifestyle to date but visiting them puts a smile on their faces.

This Maasai village tour while on your safari to Maasai Mara national reserve will enable you to spend some time like a full hour in this Maasai Village interacting with the locals while learning more about their unique cultural practices as they demonstrate more about their life style, standards of living, and take part in some of the cultural practices like milking, making ghee and many more.

The Maasai people reside in the boundaries of Maasai Mara national reserve thus sparing a few hours of your mara safari to visit these locals is such a breath taking excursion. You may choose to visit this Maasai Village early in the morning before the game drive or in the evening.

The cost of Maasai village tour is about 50 USD per person and while on your visit, you may choose to buy some souvenirs and crafts from these locals as a way of supporting and appreciating their hustle and trust me, they will be overwhelmed and live to remember you for your support. Their items surprising are cheap as compared to when buying similar items in the market out there thus buying from ground will be the best option for you in case you wish to buy anything.

While on your visit to this Maasai Village, you will be able to meet with the Maasai Moran who are known as the Maasai warriors that have passed through the right procedure to obtain this name. You can actually take part in the jumping to determine whether you can jump more than the Maasai Moran.

More about the Maasai People;

The Maasai people remain the dominant and most famously known tribe in East Africa with other famous tribes being the Ik people of Kabong district in Kidepo valley national park Uganda and the Batwa of Bwindi national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park.  Back to the Maasai people , they are famous pastoralists in both south Kenya and North Tanzania.

The Maasai people speak “Maa” language which links them to another tribe in Kenya known as Kalenjin. The Maasai People have district cultural practices where they most use rely on cattle products including milk and blood for food, Cow dung during construction, hides and skins as beddings and many more. They once believed that all cattle in the world belonged to them and would go an extra mile to fight their neighbors in order to grab all the cattle though it is now a rare case due to sensitization.  Maasai People believe that their god “Engai and Engai na Nyokie” is manifested in 2 different ways in different colors where by dark blue and black colors refers to god of Good luck, prosperity, and brings grass. This god is seen in rain and thunder. On the other hand, Red color is used to demonstrate the god of disaster or irritation, famine and is manifested in form of lightning during the dry season.

The Maasai people especially women prefer wearing ornaments to beautify their bodies. They as well pierce and as well stretch the earlobes, you will be able to meet with these men and women with stretched ear robes on your Maasai village tour.

Maasai People prefer shaving off their hair. This is done by both men and women especially during the festivals like marriage, circumcision and any other tradition that is termed as a new beginning. The only people that are allowed to retain their hair are the Maasai worriers.

The Maasai People are known for not using musical instruments while singing and dancing. However, the beads they wear make some sound as the Maasai Jump making it a fascinating experience to watch while on your Maasai village tour.

Conclusion,

Why not add on a village tour to spend some time with the Maasai people during your next Kenya safari to Maasai Mara National reserve.

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• Sodas and alcoholic beverages
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East Africa is home to several African Tribes, Masai Village Visit in Nairobi is an insight into understanding the tribe Masai which is one of the most famous tribes. This nomadic, warrior tribe which once held vast swathes of pre-colonial Kenya, still retains many of their traditions as they live largely unaffected by modern-day civilization, in areas surrounding Masai 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.

The majority of Maasai still practice their traditional way of life and live as pastoralists with cattle at the center of their culture and social life. They are very proud to welcome guests and tell them about their everyday life in the bush.

Incredible Kenya Adventures supports the local Maasai community and guests are able to visit the Masai Village, the local primary school, and the busy Maasai market.

Traditional Maasai village

The traditional Masai 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 nightly predators.

The Ngong hills Masai Village has inhabitants and guests visiting this traditional Maasai Manyatta who will spend time learning about their life, culture, and customs. Mornings are cool and usually busy for the women and girls with milking of cows and goats; later the herders take the cattle for grazing on the Mara plains.

A visit to a Masai Boma (Maasai village tour) is an interesting experience. As you arrive at the village, excited children and adults welcome you with song and dance, At certain times, one of the dancers will jump up and down gracefully. The jumps are several feet high! You will be invited to try jumping- (dancing), too, to your dismay you will be no match for their levitation act!!

You will then be welcomed into one of the homesteads in the village, the village huts (called Manyatta) are made of cow dung and clay plastered over stick frames. This is quite practical, the Masai maintain cattle herds, and the dung is always in generous supply and its free.

One of your hosts 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.

After the Village visit, you have the option of visiting the Masai market. Which is held every day of the week apart from Monday in different locations in Nairobi shopping malls ‘ parking bays. You will see many villagers buying and selling a variety of goods including homeopathic remedies, local clothing, and other curios.

The money collected from this tour is plowed back into the local Maasai community to cater for social amenities and the development of the villages.

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Maasai village is a chance to not just interact with the Maasai, but also to get a glimpse into their unique way of life.

0830 Hours: Masai rural village & Maasai’s village day tour starts with a pick up by our driver guide from your Nairobi hotel.

The Maasai tribe (or Masai) is a unique and popular tribe due to their long-preserved culture. Despite education, civilization and western cultural influences, the Maasai people have clung to their traditional way of life, making them a symbol of Kenyan culture.

Maasai's distinctive culture, dress style and strategic territory along the game parks of Kenya and Tanzania have made them one of East Africa's most internationally famous tourist attractions.

The Maasai people reside in both Kenya and Tanzania, living along the border of the two countries. They are a smaller tribe, accounting for only about 0.7 percent of Kenya's population, with a similar number living in Tanzania. The Maasai speak Maa, a Nilotic ethnic language from their origin in the Nile region of North Africa.

The Samburu tribe is the closest to the Maasai in both language and cultural authenticity.

A day trip to a Masai village near Nairobi is a half day affair where we visit the Masai people living next to the Ngong hills.

0900 Hours: Drive westwards towards the Ngong hills which was named by the Maasai meaning the knuckles of the hand of God. This is the uncanny resemblance of the 5 peaks on the hill to the knuckles of a fist. Masai folklore has it that once a upon a time God was so angry with the Maasai people that he thrust his fist right above the ground and there it remains to date.

1000 Hours: Arrive at the masai village and interact with the masai with a couple of activities to engage in including a mock wedding dance, masai warrior (moran) jumping dance, engage in some beadwork with the women, practice some traditional archery and spear throwing, learn the art of making a fire in the bush among many others things to see and do.

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The Moscow Metro Tour is included in most guided tours’ itineraries. Opened in 1935, under Stalin’s regime, the metro was not only meant to solve transport problems, but also was hailed as “a people’s palace”. Every station you will see during your Moscow metro tour looks like a palace room. There are bright paintings, mosaics, stained glass, bronze statues… Our Moscow metro tour includes the most impressive stations best architects and designers worked at - Ploshchad Revolutsii, Mayakovskaya, Komsomolskaya, Kievskaya, Novoslobodskaya and some others.

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The guide will not only help you navigate the metro, but will also provide you with fascinating background tales for the images you see and a history of each station.

And there some stories to be told during the Moscow metro tour! The deepest station - Park Pobedy - is 84 metres under the ground with the world longest escalator of 140 meters. Parts of the so-called Metro-2, a secret strategic system of underground tunnels, was used for its construction.

During the Second World War the metro itself became a strategic asset: it was turned into the city's biggest bomb-shelter and one of the stations even became a library. 217 children were born here in 1941-1942! The metro is the most effective means of transport in the capital.

There are almost 200 stations 196 at the moment and trains run every 90 seconds! The guide of your Moscow metro tour can explain to you how to buy tickets and find your way if you plan to get around by yourself.

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Komsomolskaya metro station looks like a museum. It has vaulted ceilings and baroque decor.

Hidden underground, in the heart of Moscow, are historical and architectural treasures of Russia. These are Soviet-era creations – the metro stations of Moscow.

Our guide Maria introduced these elaborate metro stations as “the palaces for the people.” Built between 1937 and 1955, each station holds its own history and stories. Stalin had the idea of building beautiful underground spaces that the masses could enjoy. They would look like museums, art centers, concert halls, palaces and churches. Each would have a different theme. None would be alike.

The two-hour private tour was with a former Intourist tour guide named Maria. Maria lived in Moscow all her life and through the communist era of 60s to 90s. She has been a tour guide for more than 30 years. Being in her 60s, she moved rather quickly for her age. We traveled and crammed with Maria and other Muscovites on the metro to visit 10 different metro stations.

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To Maria, every street, metro and building told a story. I couldn’t keep up with her stories. I don’t remember most of what she said because I was just thrilled being in Moscow.   Added to that, she spilled out so many Russian words and names, which to one who can’t read Cyrillic, sounded so foreign and could be easily forgotten.

The metro tour was the first part of our all day tour of Moscow with Maria. Here are the stations we visited:

1. Komsomolskaya Metro Station  is the most beautiful of them all. Painted yellow and decorated with chandeliers, gold leaves and semi precious stones, the station looks like a stately museum. And possibly decorated like a palace. I saw Komsomolskaya first, before the rest of the stations upon arrival in Moscow by train from St. Petersburg.

2. Revolution Square Metro Station (Ploshchad Revolyutsii) has marble arches and 72 bronze sculptures designed by Alexey Dushkin. The marble arches are flanked by the bronze sculptures. If you look closely you will see passersby touching the bronze dog's nose. Legend has it that good luck comes to those who touch the dog's nose.

Touch the dog's nose for good luck. At the Revolution Square station

Revolution Square Metro Station

3. Arbatskaya Metro Station served as a shelter during the Soviet-era. It is one of the largest and the deepest metro stations in Moscow.

Arbatskaya Metro Station

4. Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Metro Station was built in 1935 and named after the Russian State Library. It is located near the library and has a big mosaic portrait of Lenin and yellow ceramic tiles on the track walls.

Lenin's portrait at the Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Metro Station

5. Kievskaya Metro Station was one of the first to be completed in Moscow. Named after the capital city of Ukraine by Kiev-born, Nikita Khruschev, Stalin's successor.

Kievskaya Metro Station

6. Novoslobodskaya Metro Station  was built in 1952. It has 32 stained glass murals with brass borders.

Novoslobodskaya metro station

7. Kurskaya Metro Station was one of the first few to be built in Moscow in 1938. It has ceiling panels and artwork showing Soviet leadership, Soviet lifestyle and political power. It has a dome with patriotic slogans decorated with red stars representing the Soviet's World War II Hall of Fame. Kurskaya Metro Station is a must-visit station in Moscow.

Ceiling panel and artworks at Kurskaya Metro Station

8. Mayakovskaya Metro Station built in 1938. It was named after Russian poet Vladmir Mayakovsky. This is one of the most beautiful metro stations in the world with 34 mosaics painted by Alexander Deyneka.

Mayakovskaya station

One of the over 30 ceiling mosaics in Mayakovskaya metro station

9. Belorusskaya Metro Station is named after the people of Belarus. In the picture below, there are statues of 3 members of the Partisan Resistance in Belarus during World War II. The statues were sculpted by Sergei Orlov, S. Rabinovich and I. Slonim.

10. Teatralnaya Metro Station (Theatre Metro Station) is located near the Bolshoi Theatre.

Teatralnaya Metro Station decorated with porcelain figures .

Taking the metro's escalator at the end of the tour with Maria the tour guide.

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January 15, 2017 at 8:17 am

An excellent read! Thanks for much for sharing the Russian metro system with us. We're heading to Moscow in April and exploring the metro stations were on our list and after reading your post, I'm even more excited to go visit them. Thanks again 🙂

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Hi, do you remember which tour company you contacted for this tour?

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N ew footage has emerged showing bright flashes lighting up the night sky in southern Moscow during the early morning hours of November 22.

Knewz.com has learned that there was an explosion at an electrical substation on the outskirts of Russia's capital city followed by an alleged power outage in "several" homes.

Video snippets, shared on Russian news channels like ASTRA , captured a series of flashes that caused the sky to change color. Smoke could also be seen rising from a building.

Corroborating the video, several Russian Telegram accounts reported an explosion near the south of Moscow and a subsequent fire at the Lyublino electrical substation, southeast of central Moscow, per Newsweek .

The local authorities from the area have since confirmed that an explosion occurred in the village of Molokovo, but they reassured the public that all vital facilities were operating as normal.

Russian outlet MSK1.ru reported the blaze at the substation and noted “several” power outages.

The town of Lytkarino, located to the southeast of Moscow, was one of the affected areas, as reported by the independent outlet, Meduza .

Additional power failures were reported in the southern Domodedovo section of the city. However, electricity was later restored to these areas.

One local resident speculated that a drone may have been responsible for the explosion, but additional sources are yet to support this theory.

Newsweek reported that messages on the ASTRA Telegram account run by independent Russian journalists showed residents near the substation panicking. One concerned Russian called it a "nightmare."

The incident follows an attack by Russia on a power station in southwestern Ukraine that left 2,000 people without electricity .

Knewz.com reported previously:

“ Russian forces launched a total of 38 Iranian-made Shahed-136/131 drones during the later hours of November 17 and 18.

The Ukrainian Air Force Command reported that 29 of these drones were shot down [...].

One civilian was injured as a result of the attack that targeted energy infrastructure in the southwestern Odesa Oblast.”

The assault came after repeated warnings by Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky that Russia would try to cripple its power grid as winter approaches.

Ukraine's leader warned that if Russia resorted to attacking its power utilities, it would respond in kind.

Ukraine has conducted numerous long-range aerial drone strikes on Moscow since May 2023.

Most recently on November 20, it was reported that one such incursion was intercepted close to the city, per Kyiv Post .

Moscow’s Mayor Sergei Sobyanin confirmed this and elaborated that the region's air defense systems intercepted the unmanned craft over the city of Elektrostal to the east of Moscow, as well as another over the Bogorodsky district, northeast of central Moscow.

The details of the recently surfaced video footage have yet to be independently verified.