Maasai Village Experience Day Tour

4.9
(79 reviews)

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6 to 8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

You might have had numerous encounters with the Maasai people while on safaris but most of the time, that is staged authenticity where they put up a show for you as they receive tourists on hourly basis. An authentic experience of any tribe in Kenya cannot be found close to tourist routes.
This village is exclusive for Happy Tribe only and at the end of the day we leave you to judge the authenticity of this experience.
This becomes more of an experience than a tour as you participate in in what Maasais do daily. From cooking ugali in a manyatta, beadwork, lighting a fire traditionally, milking a goat, dancing, singing and jumping with the Maasai people, you get to do them all.
While on this tour, feel free to investigate and ask regarding the exploitation of such vulnerable poor people by tour companies. We might be the only company that pays the maasais that turn up individually separating even a mans money from his wife. Payment is done via Mpesa to everyone present.

What's Included

WiFi on board
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Knowledgable Guide
Entry/admission charges
Alcoholic Beverages
Lunch
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Kindly read through the tour description. We have a designated FREE PICKUP RADIUS. Incase you happen to be outside this radius, kindly get in touch with us for directions to the meeting point or special arrangements. Pickup time is normally between 7 - 8a.m. If you book this tour for Sunday, be prepared to be picked a little early - 7a.m. Pickup information will be sent out to you on the previous night before the day of the experience. Make sure to eat breakfast before pickup. We are always back before 4p.m. If all factors are favourable, we can drop you at the airport if you are to leave on the same day. Kindly do not loose internet until we inform you of our arrival at the designated pickup area. We offer Pickup from the Jomo Kenyatta Internation airport. Kindly be quick to avoid excess parking charges. Kindly note that a small charge agreeable between us and you will apply if you wish to be picked and dropped off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or any other location outside our free pickup radius. If you book the tour a few hours or minutes to the start, text the company immediately. Kindly be tolerant and considerate for others sharing the tour with you. Kindly do not take things personally as we come from different cultures. Respect and excuse people's opinions and views which are based on personal experience and are not necessarily the truth. However we do not encourage racism or discrimination.

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Meeting point

CJ's is popular restaurant in Nairobi. It is located in a safe area for both locals and foreigners. Incase you get there earlier before everyone, kindly sit on the green seat outside the restaurant or go in the restaurant and order something light as you wait. As you wait, DO NOT SMOKE - illegal.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 to 8 hours (approximately)
  • Isinya (Pass by)

    This is the first town along the way outside of the Nairobi Metropolitan area and is predominantly Inhabited by the maasai people. Travelers get to see the vast plains of Kajiado, hills and the extensive vegetation. They also get to see herds of animals e.g. goats, donkeys and cows. Like any town in Kenya, all forms of economic activities are seen here.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Bisil

    If you happen to make this tour on a market day(Monday or Friday), then you get to see firsthand the booming livestock market full of animals for sale. Maasai beadwork, herbs and attires are also traded. In the midst of the beautiful chaos, you will always find souvenirs as you interact with the unique Maasai culture.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Bisil

    Maasai village experience: Get to learn Maasai words, learn beadwork, milk a goat, get into a manyatta and cook some basic meal,dance and sing with the village members.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
  • Kajiado (Pass by)

    View and take photos of the beautiful landscape of Kajiado. Spot some Maasai headers with their animals on the move looking for pasture. See women carrying firewood on their back.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Kitengela

    We stop at Kitengela Mall for clients to either use the bathroom or buy some snacks/tea/coffee/lunch or stop at an ATM.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Ilbisil

    We pass through the local primary school to see the activities of the school and drop some donations.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Kindly wear closed shoes and dress decently/Modest preferable in pants for all genders. Kindly cover-up.
  • We allow donations - clothes, school supplies, kids toys, teaching aids, food items(cooking oil, maize flour, dry grains etc.), and any other items helpful to a needy community.
  • Carry money incase of donation or purchase of souvenirs.
  • Be flexible with time especially when in a group though we try to be back at Nairobi before 4p.m. Traffic and bathroom/coffee/lunch breaks affect our timing.
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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