Visit a Wonderful and Amazing Maasai Village in Tanzania
ID: GYG776317-1246270
Category:
Country: Tanzania
Duration:
1 days
Description
Visit a Maasai village in Tanzania and learn about their ancient culture. Watch traditional Maasai singing and dancing accompanied by a bonfire.
Visit an authentic Maasai village in Tanzania. Learn about their ancient culture, see their traditional huts, and watch them make fire in a traditional way. Sing and dance with them and taste typical Maasai food.
On your visit, have an opportunity to learn about the Maasai culture. See how they live in small huts made of a mixture of cow dung and soil. The huts are built in a circle and the animals sleep in the center to be safe from wild animals.
Learn to make fire in a traditional way and ignite dry elephant dung. Every morning and evening, a group of men will make a fire and then distribute it to the entire village.
See how they get medicine from trees and shrubs by boiling the leaves, stems, and roots of some trees. The Maasai are known for their high jumping, which is also a way of attracting a bride. The higher the jumps, the more of an eligible bachelor a man is.
Sing and dance with the Maasai. Learn about their weapons such as spears and shields and their fighting skills. They do not hunt, but Maasai men are known to kill lions to protect their village and their cattle.
Taste typical Maasai food which lets them survive in very harsh surroundings. See how the women are creating their traditional jewelry. Both men and women wear colorful handmade beaded ornaments on their ears and necks.
Depending on your arrival time, it might get dark by the end of your visit. That will give you the opportunity to listen to the traditional Maasai chants and dancing, accompanied by a bonfire.
Highlights
- Experience the traditional Maasai way of life in a local village
- Learn about the Maasai culture and traditions from a local guide
- Watch traditional Maasai singing and dancing accompanied by a bonfire
- See how the Maasai make fire in a traditional way and ignite dry elephant dung
- Taste typical Maasai food and see how the women create their traditional jewelry
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing suitable for the weather
Bring a hat, sunscreen, and insect repellent to protect against the sun and bugs
Respect the Maasai culture and traditions during your visit
Photography is allowed, but ask for permission before taking photos of the villagers
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
