About this experience
Experience the African Cultural by living with the Maasai Community who are among the few tribes in the country that still retain their culture. Learn how to build a Manyatta, make fire without a match stick, cook with firewood, herd cattle in the wild, sing and dance like the Maasai Warriors among other exciting activities.
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What’s included
- Food and drinks
- 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
Not included
- Anything not mentioned.
Itinerary
- 1
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
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
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.
Good to know
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Minimum age
- 1+ year
- Guide
- Guided tour in English
- Start times
- 06:00
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.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts.
- 1 day or more before: full refund
- Less than 1 day before: no refund
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 3 days.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts. 1 day or more before: full refund · Less than 1 day before: no refund
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in English
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes — hotel pickup is included.
Is there a minimum age?
Travellers must be 1 or older.
From AED 6,619 per person (5–6 travelers)
