My Maasai Life Series: The Warrior’s Journey (2 Days)

You will begin the day with a spectacular helicopter journey. The flight will take you towards Ngong before flying down to where you host, and her family live. This short flight of 20 – 30 minutes will give you an outstanding view not only of Nairobi but of the amazing landscapes along the way. This flight is exclusively for you and/or your party and will be something you will talk about for years to come.

You Are Met by Your Host

After being met by your moran host, he will walk you down to his village and his home. It’s short stroll through traditional acacia trees and open savanna. And it is in the village and his home where your day will be spent.

A Song and Dance Welcome

Upon entering the village, you will receive a traditional song and dance welcome. It’s a great introduction to Maasai life which is told in song and the rhythm and beat of their music is infectious.

Being Dressed as a Maasai

Being dressed as a Maasai for your day is also part of the experience and you will also be adorned with the gender specific adornments that the Maasai are well known for. And with a traditional Shuka (blanket) around your shoulders it will complete your transformation for this amazing day.

Sitting Down with Your Host in His Manyatta

The day’s events and discussions with the young moran will be conducted in his traditional home (called a manyatta). The discussion will cover:

• The stages of life or rites of passage that every male Maasai child will go through until they enter ‘manhood’ where they become a ‘moran’
• The cultural rituals, customs and practices that are associated with the rights of passages and most notably those that have to do with becoming a moran
• There will be a demonstration of physical tasks required to become a moran, and that they must master before they ‘pass the test’
• There are also demonstrations of the defensive nature taken by morans to avoid the dangers of predatory wildlife
• Your host will also outline what he had to endure when taken to the bush by the village elders in preparation for the upcoming rituals
• The rituals of courting in Maasai society and the role of families in the process
• The obligations that come with marriage regarding family, the clan and broader community and.
• The expectations of the community in relation to having children of their own
• How is it likely that the upbringing of his own children will be different from his own?

Your Moran Host Demonstrates His Skills

A daily life spent herding the Maasai’s herds of cattle, goats and sheep inevitably means contact with wildlife predators. The young Maasai will show you his skills of defending himself and his herd. And for his part, he will demonstrate:

• How swiftly he can climb a tree to escape and:
• How to defend himself when up the tree with an assortment of different clubs and spears each having a different purpose And he will also demonstrate one of the skills of his initiation into manhood that being:
• How to throw a club and clear a tall tree which is a skill that the Maasai practice for months. Failure to clear the tree means that a young man cannot become a moran. You can also pit yourself against the Maasai in this club throwing experience – it’s great fun!

An Amazing Homestead and Your Own Chef

Your overnight accommodation is 10 minutes from the Maasai village where you have spent the day. This amazing 4 bedroom, all on-suite property has spectacular views over the nearby mountains. It’s the perfect place to relax for the evening and to enjoy the views and where you will have dinner. And to make it a memorable day, you have the services of your own chef who will prepare your dinner as you relax. You have the entire property for you exclusive use.

A Twilight Visit

And before you sit down for dinner you have one last treat for the day. You will be visited at twilight by a group of Maasai singers from the local tribe who will give you a 20-minute rendition of melodious songs. These songs capture the essence of the Maasai

Dine, Wine and Relax Some More

And when all the singing is done, your dinner awaits. Time to kick back and relax with a glass of wine and your time is your own