The Masai culture is arguably one of the famous tribes from east Africa. The Masai are found in Kenya and Tanzania. In Kenya, the Masai are the natives to Masai Mara National Reserve, known for the “8th wonder of the world,” the wildebeest migration that happens annually between July and October. Also, the famous Amboseli National park is known as “The Home of African Jumbo” for its magnificent and never-seen anywhere elephants. On top of that, the dress code is unique and the native meal is barbecued meat, honey, and milk on most occasions.
Uniqueness
Traveling to Kenya and engaging with the locals is an amazing experience. The people themselves are hospitable to foreigners. If you want to experience a sky-lit night, you can stay at a tented Masai Village camp on the outskirts of the Park. The Masai traditional warriors, “Morans” keep guard all night to keep off the African lions. While in these camps, the local guide, a native Masai will share the legends of their community, powerful hero stories that will make you love the people.
The community is also composed of creatives, they make beautiful colored beads, locally called shanga and they make beautiful necklaces, arm rings, and earrings among others. These items have reached the global scene and have been donned by some of the world’s famous celebrities such as UK’s supermodel Naomi Campbell as well as Kenya’s Oscar award-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o. The dress code is majorly of multicolored sheets and can be used to make dresses that have also been showcased to international modeling stages in London and New York.
The Masai community people are also known for wood carvings and when you visit this place, you will surely like to get a wood curve of your preferred item or even person if not you. These wood carvings can be gotten in another predominantly Masai area of Nanyuki plains.
Therefore, if you want to experience such an area, you will be in a position to get all these features under one package.