Masai Village Visit, Meet Africa’s Nomadic People – The Maasai and Samburu.

You can meet some of the most interesting people in the world on our visit to a Masai town.

During your tour in Kenya, you might see them by the side of the road. They are tall and lean, and their bright red and blue fur makes them stand out. Their cows are always close by. These are the largest groups of people in East Africa. They are the Maasai and the closely related Samburu.

Their cattle and goats are very important to their way of life, both religiously and economically. Because they think it is their duty to take care of these animals, who give them food, milk, and things they can trade.

The men who wear the brightly colored shukas are trained as fighters to protect their families and animals and hunt game. Men and women alike always wear colorful, hand-made necklaces and bracelets with beads that show off their skills and standing.

You can add a cultural touch to your safari by visiting these nomads in their nearby towns, which are made of mud-thatched buildings called bomas. You can meet them here and learn about their way of life, ceremonies, and habits.

This could very well be the best part of your vacation trip.

Village tours in Masai

The village is a study in contrasts when you get there. The bomas are muted grays and browns, while the locals wear bright reds, blues, and purples that stand out.

Their animals are always close by; you can see them in the small corrals made of sharpened poles and twigs to keep animals away.

You might be able to go inside one of the bomas while you’re here. The women usually build them out of small poles and twigs and then cover them with a cement made of mud, grass, dung, urine, and ash.

The family eats, sleeps, and does everything else in this small house, even though you have to bend down to fit inside the 1.5M (less than 5 feet) high building.

The men are in charge of building the corrals and the fence around the town to keep big cats and other animals that like to eat livestock away.

Learn about the culture

As was already said, both men and women wear colored necklaces, bracelets, and amulets with beads. The highly colored beads are made from metal, glass, wood, bone, or metal. They are more than just jewelry. Each color and pattern stands for something important, like status, beauty, power, health, or purity.

While you’re in the town, you can buy a lot of different kinds of jewelry with beads to remember your trip. The Maasai make a lot of money from selling jewelry.

“The Dance of Jumping”

Most likely, if you’ve seen video of the Maasai in a celebration, it showed men jumping and rising high into the air. The guys traditionally show off their strength by jumping around and having a good time. This dance is called the Adamu. …and maybe get a wife.

The dance is a circle with one warrior in the middle. The locals sing call-and-response lines that power the dance. On top of that, guests like you are often asked into the circle to join in the fun. There will be a tall Maasai next to you, but don’t think you can jump higher than him!

Where can I find Maasai people?

Due to the fact that their towns are in or near a lot of national parks, you will have many chances to see these native people on your safari. The Masai Mara, a well-known park, is named after them. The Mara is known for its big cats and huge groups of wildebeests, but don’t miss the chance to meet these interesting locals while you’re here.

Amboseli Park is famous for the large groups of elephants that roam freely and march in front of Mt. Kilimanjaro’s snow-capped beauty. During your safari, you can also stop by a Maasai town to learn about their way of life.

If you are going north to Samburu Park, you should stop by the Samburu town along the way. People think of the Samburu as their traditional cousins, even though they are not as well known as the Maasai. They are both pastoralists whose lives are based on taking care of cattle, so their town and way of life are very similar.

Accept the lifestyle of Africa

You can add a visit to a nearby town to your tour of the Masai Mara, Amboseli, or Samburu Park. Just let us know when you book your trip. It only costs $25 per person, which should be paid to the town chief.

You can tell your safari guide that you’d like to take a side trip to see a nearby town, and he will gladly make all the plans for you.

Also, please let us know if you have any other wishes for your African safari. We’re always here to help you have the best time on your Kenya trip.