MAASAI

Spend an impressive day at a Maasai boma to see these peoples' way of life and share their daily activities. Although known for their dignified reputation, they will welcome you as their guest and give details about their culture, if you’re really interested.

Go with Moranis (young male Maasai warriors) while they graze their cattle, which are their capital with a holy significance. They will show you how they bleed bulls for the blood which is part of their diet and how they build 'manyattas' for their cattle. Moranis can also show you how and why they go on a lion kill. Morani	On Thursday and Sunday there is a huge market in Engaruka, where Maasai people from all around the area come to shop and do business, and therefore show their best side. It’s always a most colorful happening. Man holding sheep on Engaruka Maasai market
At milking time you can watch how women milk the cattle. Also you can join them in their basket- and beadwork. Maasai women	The men enjoy teaching you how to make spears, and display their jumping and singing competence. Maasai men, one of them jumping