Into Maasai country

The Maasai people are found mainly in the north of Tanzania and the south of Kenya. They are pastoralists and semi-nomad warriors. They are well known due to their presence in many of the game parks, their distinctive dress, and their traditional dance.

I have met the Maasai twice while I was a guide in Tanzania. The first time was at a small village in the Ngorongoro, and the second time was during a trek with a family in the Ol Doinyo Lengai region.

Village in the Ngorongoro

Maasai village, a tourist trap?

A typical Maasai house.

The village's school.

The village's school.

Maasai dwellings.

Maasai people are allowed to walk freely in the Ngorongoro.

Ol Doinyo Lengai Region

With a small family, I did a custom trip and one of the activities was a trek in the Ol Doinyo Lengai Region. It is an active volcano in the Gregory Rift, south of Lake Natron.

The experience was much more authentic than a visit at a touristy village in the Ngorongoro. In addition to the scenery, we have been able to glimpse at the everyday life of the locals.

Lamaï, our local guide.

Lamaï, our local guide.

On the way, we meet some interesting people.

Maasai village.

A water source for the animals.

Ol Doinyo Lengai Volcano.

Engare Sero Waterfall

Our guide Lamaï is having fun.