The Ultimate Family Getaway, Safari and Community Experience 8 Days

From Laikipia, You Return to Nairobi for Your Maasai Experience

The next 2 days will be spent in the company of one of the oldest and most noble races, the Maasai. For this part of your incredible vacation, you will head back to Nairobi on your private charter flight. And on the following day and by helicopter, you will take a short journey to a Maasai village where you have a cultural immersion in all things Maasai. With the charm and humour of your hosts, you will see life from a different perspective. The journey will give you an incredible view of the landscapes that are part of Kenya. This experience has you meeting a young moran(warrior) whose perspective on his cultural identify will probably amaze you.

You will spend overnight at a homestead close to the village that exudes warmth and coziness. And where you can once again retreat within an exclusive use homestead where you own personal chef will be on hand to see to you every need. And in the evening you will have a visit from a local clan of Maasai who will entertain you will the traditional rhythmic songs and dance for which they are so well known. This is an interactive, personal, and intimate insight into what it’s like living in a traditional society.

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 and the rhythm and beat of their music is infectious. And 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 known for.

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
• 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.

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 over the day there will be various discussions and demonstrations about all things Maasai.

Your Overnight Accommodation - 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 your 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. 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

A Leisurely Breakfast Begins the Day

Your chef is on hand to prepare breakfast to kick off the day to a great start and it's a leisurely and relaxed start to the day. Breakfast is mostly taken on the outside terrace which has magnificent views of the nearby mountains. It's a great panoramic vista that really captures the essence of the life and environment of the local Maasai tribes. As a memento of your visit, you will receive a handmade Maasai wristband that will hold fond memories for you of your time with your Maasai host. And in addition to this, your Maasai host will display a selection of Maasai jewellery and curios which have been made by the villagers. And after heading back to Nairobi around lunchtime, its another helicopter trip back to Nairobi and the end of your incredible vacation.