One Horizon’s aim is to alleviate poverty. We assist local Kenyan communities by developing and implementing sustainable projects for grandmothers, women and their families. Our tours to our communities fund the programs and they are all about the people.
Maasai Magic is atour in the Magical Kenya Signature Experience Collection – curated, unique, authentic and exceptional once-in-a-lifetime Kenyan travel experiences accredited by the Kenya Tourist Board (KTB)
This One Horizon daytour is amagical opportunityto connect with Kenya’s proud Maasai people in an authentic and interactive way by becoming part of the hustle and bustle of Maasai village life. Having maintained a semi-nomadic way of life on their communal lands for centuries, the Maasai are well-known for their distinctive dress,valued customs and unique social and family structures, which include rites of passage and revered respect for elders. On this fun and insightful day, you’lltake part in the rituals of the warriors, perform daily tasks with the women, and share much laughter and many ideas as you listen to fascinating stories and folklore.
We are happy to recommend alternative accommodation options that meet your requirements during your time with us in Nairobi. Our preferred hotels are Palacina and Hemingways – If you would like us to explore other options please contact us.
Live one day the Maasai way
From Nairobi, drive into the rural Maasai heartland where one of the elderswill take you on a tour to explain how the Maasai manage these precious lands. You learn about their tribal values,native herbs and plants that are used for medicinal remedies,the importance the Maasai place on their natural resources like land and water, and help herd the cattle, which is their most sacred and treasured possession. A warm song and dance welcome awaits you at the village,and the wife of a village elder will offer to dress you in traditional Maasai shuka cloth or ‘African blanket’. You’ll also be invited to help out the women and learn their skills of constructing a newmanyatta– a traditional Maasai homestead.
Time for lunch when you join theMaasai mothers to cook up a traditional Kenyan meal over an open-fire, and they’ll share stories as they show you how to create your own piece of highly-decorativeMaasaibeaded jewellery.Then meet the young Maasai warriors, or morans, who explain their rites of passage as they become warriors, the defenders of the tribe. They teach you how to throw a traditional spear, climb speedily up an acacia tree in the event there are predators in the bush, or even the extraordinary jumping dance, or ‘adumu’ which is how they demonstrate their prowess.
Your hosts impart the knowledge of their ancient ways and are just as interested in your life as you are in theirs. This is whywe callit Maasai Magic because we’re constantly astonished by the magical moments that unfold as our guests and the villagers connect throughout the day.
