One of the most popular nomadic people of Africa are the Maasai. These famous warriors live in both Kenya and Tanzania. You will see them during your African safari through different national parks including the Masai Mara National Park of Kenya, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro National Park and Lake Manyara National Park of Tanzania. The Maasai are well known predominant nomadic tribe and they do really embrace their culture. You will find them in major towns putting on their chosen unique suukas that they just wrap around their body.
It is interesting that even in modern times they proudly carry their old customs and you will be surprised by finding them with their sticks in modern hotels, banks, restaurants etc.
The communities that live adjacent to the national parks still live in mud houses plastered with animal dung. They just erect some sticks that act as a fence and many still live inside wild lands such as protected areas. Their lifestyle is unique to witness. and during your safari, you should go for the organized Masai Experience in one of the manyattas that allow tourist visits.
During your visit, you will engage in various traditional activities that they do.
Masai people have peculiar way of singing and dancing that does not comprise any instrument. So lyrical with rhythmic moves.Tales of warriors and tales of love, dominate their songs. Very audible and pleasing to hear. Their dance form comprise of circular moves with intervening slow and fast steps comprising dash of jumps in peculiar body postures.
