Discover the Maasai People
The Maasai are a Nilotic ethnic group inhabiting northern, central, and southern Kenya and northern Tanzania. Known for their distinctive customs, dress, and residence near the many game parks of East Africa, the Maasai have become an international symbol of Kenyan and Tanzanian culture.
Traditions and Lifestyle
- Ornamental Beadwork: The Maasai are renowned for their elaborate beadwork, a skill traditionally passed down through generations.
- Colorful Shúkà: The colorful fabric known as Shúkà is emblematic of the Maasai, generally worn wrapped around the body.
- Age-set System: This is a social system guiding the community roles and responsibilities based on one's age group.
Visit Maasai Mara
The Maasai Mara is one of the most famous wildlife conservation and wilderness areas in Africa. It offers outstanding safari opportunities and is home to the great wildebeest migration.
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