Maasai Boma Cultural Visit

Visit an authentic Maasai homestead—daily life, beadwork, traditions, and optional song & dance.

1–2h Easy Family-friendly
From
On Request
per person

Highlights

Authentic, family-hosted visit (not a show village)
Guided walk through the boma: enkaji, kraal, and daily routines
Beadwork demonstration with optional mini hands-on segment
Optional song & dance (including the famous adumu jumping)
Ethical, small-group approach with fair compensation to hosts
Culture Community Ethical
From
On Request
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A respectful, small-group visit to a traditional Maasai homestead (boma) just outside Mto wa Mbu. Learn about daily life, pastoral traditions, family structure, and beadwork from your hosts. You’ll be welcomed by an elder or family representative, tour the enkaji (houses), see livestock enclosures, and—if you wish—join in song, dance, or a short beadwork demo. We follow local etiquette at all times and ensure your visit directly benefits the host family.

  1. Meet in Mto wa Mbu for a short briefing on etiquette and cultural sensitivities.
  2. Transfer to a nearby Maasai boma across Maasai land (scenic drive).
  3. Warm welcome by the host family; introductions and overview of customs.
  4. Guided tour of the homestead: house construction, livestock care, and daily life.
  5. Beadwork demonstration with an option to try a few stitches (materials provided for the demo).
  6. Optional song & dance with hosts (photos welcome with consent).
  7. Q&A time and an opportunity to purchase beadwork directly from the makers (fair prices).
  8. Farewell and transfer back to Mto wa Mbu base.

Included

  • Local guide/interpreter
  • Hosted boma visit arranged respectfully with the family
  • Briefing on etiquette and photography consent

Not Included

  • Tips & personal purchases (beadwork, crafts)
  • Hotel transfers (available on request)
  • Bottled water & snacks
  • Dress modestly (shoulders/legs covered preferred).
  • Always ask before taking close-up portraits.
  • Visits are arranged respectfully—timing may shift slightly around family routines.
  • Not all activities (dance/beadwork) are guaranteed every day; we follow the hosts’ lead.

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FAQs

Yes. We work with a host family, keep groups small, and compensate them directly and fairly.

With consent — your guide will help ask first, especially for close portraits.

Modest clothing is appreciated (shoulders/legs covered). Comfortable shoes for walking around the homestead.

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