3-Day Maasai Village Safari Experience in Nairobi, Kenya

3 days β€’ Free CancellationPickup availableInstant confirmationPrivate tourMin age 1+Guided β€’ Operated by Samson's Safaris β€’ 4.6 from 105 reviews

Why we love it?

The 3-Day Maasai Village Safari offers an immersive cultural experience in the heart of Kenya, specifically in the Maasai Mara region. This tour is ideal for travelers seeking a deeper understanding of the Maasai culture while enjoying the stunning landscapes and wildlife of the area. Participants will stay for two nights in a traditional Maasai Manyatta, engage in guided game drives led by local experts, and savor authentic meals throughout their journey. The distinctive aspect of this safari is the combination of wildlife exploration and direct interaction with the Maasai community, providing a unique perspective on their traditions and way of life.

Inclusions

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • 2 Nights Stay in a Maasai Manyatta
  • A Cultural Experience of a Lifetime
  • Learning Hot to Bead Work, Make Manyatta's, Cooking, Taking Care of Family - For Women
  • Graduation Ceremony led by Elders on your last night.
  • Park entrance fees
  • Game viewing drive

Exclusions

  • Anything not mentioned.

Itinerary

Day 1

Drive To The Maasai Mara

  • After a hearty breakfast, begin your Safari to Maasai Mara. Stop-over at the Great Rift Valley Escarpment for a photo session. Continue with your Safari and proceed to the Maasai Village outside Maasai Mara Game Reserve. On arrival, enjoy a Welcome song and dance by the Warriors and Women. Check into your Manyatta and later enjoy an African lunch.

    Spend the afternoon interacting with the village members and learn more about their Way of Life and culture. Learn how the women build the Manyatta, make jewelry and cook. Also, get a chance to learn about the herding of livestock by the men among other activities.

    In the evening after dinner, enjoy entertainment songs and dance around the bonfire. Under the stars, the elders will give you stories and the history of their community. After an amazing day, retire to bed.

Day 2

Game Drives With a Local Guide

  • Early morning after breakfast, head out for a full day game viewing drive at the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Spot the Big 5, tour the Mara River and the border of Serengeti and Maasai Mara. Enjoy a Picnic Lunch at the Mara river banks or under a tree by the picnic spots. Head back to the Manyatta with stops to see animals not previously seen.

    On arrival, freshen up and prepare for dinner. Slaughter a goat and learn to barbeque the African way. The warriors will teach you how to make fire without a match stick. Women will be cooking from the Manyatta with firewood. After a sumptuous family dinner, your hosts will entertain you with their Traditional Maasai Songs. Get a unique opportunity to learn some of the traditional songs.

    Entertainment to continue till midnight. Overnight at the Manyatta.

Day 3

Drive Back To Nairobi

  • Today enjoy more time with the locals before breakfast and check out

    Today enjoy more time with the locals before breakfast and check out. Bid goodbye to your new family and depart for Nairobi.

    Upon arrival drop off at the airport or residence.Β 

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable Pick up from your residence or hotel in Nairobi.

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start