The Maasai culture has withstood the test of time as one that can maintain its own unique individuality and also survive with its own integrity, unique style of governance and distinctive characteristics within a rapidly changing Africa.

Seldom today can one experience as a traveller a living culture in an authentic, interactive and appropriate manner. This programme sets out to bridge this, allowing both a reasonable length of time to get to know each other and have genuine experiences together that form the ultimate bond of friendship and distil mutual respect, understanding and wisdom. This is not how the ‘white man’ sees the wilderness and its abundance but how the Maasai and its Warrior class view the world and live amongst its wild creatures.

Set within the ecosystem of the Mara Reserve, famous for its huge herds of buffalo, wildebeest, zebra and antelope, together with all the big cats, this is an extraordinary opportunity to ‘go bush’ with your family or friends. Gain in depth experience in wildlife tracking following an elephant or a leopard, learn survival skills, visit a Maasai village, learn how to use bow, arrows, pangas and spears, build a bush camp, tend goats and cattle whilst listening to Maasai stories, songs and their drums and flutes and learn to dance Maasai style under a brilliant moon.

Small Group
Saturday 14th to Sunday 22nd June 2008
Saturday 27th September to Sunday 5th October 2008
Saturday 18th to Sunday 26th October 2008

Family Departures
Thursday 20th to Friday 28th March 2008
Saturday 12th to Sunday 20th July 2008
Thursday 21st to Friday 29th August 2008

From £2,695 per adult based on a twin or double share including flights from the UK in June.
From £2,895 per person in twin share throughout in Sept and Oct.(based on a minimum of 4 persons and maximum of eight)

Single Supplements We do not charge single supplements if you are happy to share, even if we are unable to find you a suitable roommate. The cost for a guaranteed single room and tent is £395pp.

Includes International economy airfare on Kenya Airways, full board accommodation throughout in lodges and in camps, all internal flights, all transfers, all conservation and park fees, all expertise and guiding, Flying Doctor service, most drinks and a contribution to the Koiyaki Guiding School.

Excludes Travel insurance, gratuities and tips for the crew and purchasing of any personal items.

Families and age limits The family departures are aimed at encouraging families or groups of families to join together and undertake this unique cross-cultural and wildlife experience. Both parents and their children can be actively involved or can have their own optional activities to give space for the children themselves. The greatest enjoyment and benefit will come from those kids of 10 and upwards to 18 years or more, though some activities for younger children below 10 can be catered for as a separate activity, for example the making of toys used by young Maasai girls and boys out of recycled rubber, wire and plastic.

This Trip Supports..

Maasai Moran of Saruni Yaile Conservancy

Field Expertise

John Ole Nchoe

John is a member of the community living near Saruni and is well known for his charisma and contagious laughter. A professional guide born and bred in the Maasai Mara, John has been a ranger for almost ten years protecting the rhinos in Olchorro Group Ranch, a community wildlife project based on a mountain near Saruni Lodge. Now 34, married to two wives and with 5 children, John likes to be described as ‘a typical Maasai’: tall, lean, strong, witty, interested in people, with a strong sense of his Maasai identity and background, but also able to connect with other cultures. Very good with children and families, always ready to laugh and exchange jokes, he has been with Saruni since the beginning. He was born on a Maasai boma that at the time was placed very near the tented camp, and the mountains and valleys of the Yaile Conservancy are his natural backyard.

As this is a new programme we do not have direct feedback of the whole weeks parogramme as yet however should you wish to speak to any number of our clients who have enjoyed an East Africa or Kenya safari holiday with us, please do contact us and we would be delighted to help to put you in touch.

Our ‘Guinea Pig’ clients just reported back from a day with the Warriors with his 6 children.

What an absolutely amazing day!! Everyone had the most incredible time.

G. Robson.