Travels around the world 2009-2024
Exploring our beautiful planet

Into Maasai country

2010-2011  —  Tanzania
Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Tanzania

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.

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Village in the Ngorongoro

Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Tanzania
Maasai village, a tourist trap?
Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Tanzania
Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Tanzania
Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Tanzania
Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Tanzania
Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Tanzania
Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Tanzania
Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Tanzania
Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Tanzania
Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Tanzania
Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Tanzania
Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Tanzania
A typical Maasai house.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Tanzania
Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Tanzania
Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Tanzania
Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Tanzania
Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Tanzania
Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Tanzania
Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Tanzania
Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Tanzania
Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Tanzania
Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Tanzania
Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Tanzania
Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Tanzania
Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Tanzania
Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Tanzania
Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Tanzania
Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Tanzania
The village's school.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Tanzania
The village's school.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Tanzania
Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Tanzania
Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Tanzania
Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Tanzania
Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Tanzania
Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Tanzania
Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Tanzania
Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Tanzania
Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Tanzania
Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Tanzania
Maasai dwellings.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Tanzania
Maasai people are allowed to walk freely in the Ngorongoro.
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Ol Doinyo Lengai Region

Empakaai Crater - Tanzania

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.

Ol Doinyo Lengaï Area - Tanzania
Empakaai Crater - Tanzania
Empakaai Crater - Tanzania
Lamaï, our local guide.
Empakaai Crater - Tanzania
Lamaï, our local guide.
Empakaai Crater - Tanzania
Empakaai Crater - Tanzania
Empakaai Crater - Tanzania
Empakaai Crater - Tanzania
Ol Doinyo Lengaï Area - Tanzania
Ol Doinyo Lengaï Area - Tanzania
Ol Doinyo Lengaï Area - Tanzania
On the way, we meet some interesting people.
Ol Doinyo Lengaï Area - Tanzania
Maasai village.
Ol Doinyo Lengaï Area - Tanzania
Ol Doinyo Lengaï Area - Tanzania
A water source for the animals.
Ol Doinyo Lengaï Area - Tanzania
Ol Doinyo Lengaï Area - Tanzania
Ol Doinyo Lengaï Area - Tanzania
Ol Doinyo Lengaï Area - Tanzania
Ol Doinyo Lengaï Area - Tanzania
Ol Doinyo Lengaï Area - Tanzania
Ol Doinyo Lengaï Area - Tanzania
Ol Doinyo Lengaï Area - Tanzania
Ol Doinyo Lengaï Area - Tanzania
Ol Doinyo Lengaï Area - Tanzania
Ol Doinyo Lengaï Area - Tanzania
Ol Doinyo Lengaï Area - Tanzania
Ol Doinyo Lengaï Area - Tanzania
Ol Doinyo Lengai Volcano.
Ol Doinyo Lengaï Area - Tanzania
Ol Doinyo Lengaï Area - Tanzania
Ol Doinyo Lengaï Area - Tanzania
Ol Doinyo Lengaï Area - Tanzania
Ol Doinyo Lengaï Area - Tanzania
Ol Doinyo Lengaï Area - Tanzania
Ol Doinyo Lengaï Area - Tanzania
Ol Doinyo Lengaï Area - Tanzania
Ol Doinyo Lengaï Area - Tanzania
Ol Doinyo Lengaï Area - Tanzania
Ol Doinyo Lengaï Area - Tanzania
Ol Doinyo Lengaï Area - Tanzania
Ol Doinyo Lengaï Area - Tanzania
Ol Doinyo Lengaï Area - Tanzania
Ol Doinyo Lengaï Area - Tanzania
Ol Doinyo Lengaï Area - Tanzania
Ol Doinyo Lengaï Area - Tanzania
Ol Doinyo Lengaï Area - Tanzania
Ol Doinyo Lengaï Area - Tanzania
Ol Doinyo Lengaï Area - Tanzania
Ol Doinyo Lengaï Area - Tanzania
Ol Doinyo Lengaï Area - Tanzania
Ol Doinyo Lengaï Area - Tanzania
Ol Doinyo Lengaï Area - Tanzania
Ol Doinyo Lengaï Area - Tanzania
Ol Doinyo Lengaï Area - Tanzania
Ol Doinyo Lengaï Area - Tanzania
Ol Doinyo Lengaï Area - Tanzania
Ol Doinyo Lengaï Area - Tanzania
Ol Doinyo Lengaï Area - Tanzania
Ol Doinyo Lengaï Area - Tanzania
Ol Doinyo Lengaï Area - Tanzania
Ol Doinyo Lengaï Area - Tanzania
Lake Natron Area - Tanzania

Engare Sero Waterfall

Engare Sero Waterfall - Lake Natron Area - Tanzania
Engare Sero Waterfall - Lake Natron Area - Tanzania
Engare Sero Waterfall - Lake Natron Area - Tanzania
Engare Sero Waterfall - Lake Natron Area - Tanzania
Our guide Lamaï is having fun.
Engare Sero Waterfall - Lake Natron Area - Tanzania
Engare Sero Waterfall - Lake Natron Area - Tanzania