Adventure Tours with the Maasai!

ACTIVITIES

DAILY SAFARI NATURE WALK WITH MAASAI WARRIORS

Mornings typically begin with a bush walking safari lead by the Maasai warriors. You are most likely to meet giraffes, zebra, wildebeest, eland, Kudu, warthogs, gazelles, impala, and over 400 species of birds that roam freely in the area. The Maasai know this land in a way no one else does and the warriors will interpret everything from footprints, animal droppings, animal noises, herbal medicine, and more. Returning from the hike, we’ll enjoy breakfast together.

VILLAGE TOUR

Shortly after breakfast we’ll emerge ourselves into the villages. This is your chance to meet and interact with village women and elders. See what a traditional corral looks like and learn how the family social structure works in a traditional Maasai village. Some time you maybe invited to milk a cow or sip a cup of Maasai tea with the elders or help brand the goats and cows.

BEADING LESSONS

Intricate beadwork has been an art form of Maasai women for centuries. You'll have the opportunity to participate in the bead making sessions facilitated by Merrueshi Women Co-operatives. Meet and interact with Maasai women and learn techniques and the meaning of bead making in the Maasai tribe. You might be surprised to discover your beading talent!

SCHOOL TOUR

One of the days we will visit a local primary school and high school to interact with students and teachers. Visitors are welcome to play soccer or volleyball match with local sport teams. You are also welcome to volunteer and tutor or teach English or math or chemistry or biology or offer any other service that you feel good sharing. We will also visit the village health center and meet the nurses. Our visits with villagers will allow us to learn more about the community and its way of life. Meeting with the village leaders, herbalists, teachers, nurses will allow us to learn just about every aspect of rural life in Kenya.

FULL DAY EXCURSION TO AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

Shortly after an early breakfast we will drive 1 hour to Amboseli National Park, which covers 150 square miles in southern Kenya, not far from the Tanzanian border. Amboseli is at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain in Africa standing 19,340 feet above sea level. In addition to over 1000 elephants there are zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, impala, leopards, lions, hippos, antelope, warthogs, hyenas, cheetah, buffalos, and more than 400 species of birds all gather in the haven of the park.

MAASAI WARRIOR DANCE

Also there will be a Maasai warriors dance the day before departure. This is your chance to participate in a jumping competition and discover your warrior jumping talent!

At the end of each day participants and the program coordinator will sit around the bonfire and reflect on the activities and work completed that day.

PRESENTATIONS

The community offers presentations on various topics including:

• Habitat and wildlife conservation
• Current challenges facing people and wildlife in the African Savanna
• Traditional medicine and plants
• Maasai community leadership
• Local methods of problem solving and conflict resolution
• Meaning and importance of a rite of passage
• Pastoralism and Animal husbandry

OPPORTUNITIES FOR KIDS

Your kids will have the opportunity to:

• Interact with Maasai children
• Play soccer, Mancala, or other local popular games
• Herd sheep and goats (optional)
• Build toys using local materials, and more…

ON SAFARI

We will visit game parks and national reserves including, but not limited to, Amboseli National Park, Tsavo West Game Reserve, Maasai Mara Game Reserve, and more. Two game drives are provided each day.

Click to see a sample itinirary for additional information about your visit to the game parks.

Note: The program is design for 12 days but can also be extended or shortened upon your request.

The experience is full of learning and joy. Click to join our program today.

Imagine living like a Maasai. Come and work side-by-side with us and experience the African savanna on foot through first-hand knowledge. This is the real deal.

Learn about animal tracking and behavior from the Maasai warriors

Beadmaking sessions

Intermingle with local kids

Sing and dance with the Maasai warriors

Make bricks and build a highly needed schoolroom for Maasai children. Your help and experience will last for many years to come.