Lonely Planet Experiences Private Nairobi In Focus Tour: A Day with the Maasai
Nairobi, Kenya
Office phone number: +254 0701 568 565
Lonely Planet Experiences Private Nairobi In Focus Tour: A Day with the Maasai
Nairobi, Kenya
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
Get the total Maasai private experience while supporting a local non-profit dedicated to alleviating poverty. Head beyond Nairobi to the stunning Ngong Hills, where you’ll learn to make Maasai jewellery, and discover the song and dance traditions of the local culture.
This tour is priced for a minimum group size of two travellers. A solo traveller may still book this private experience but will be charged the base rate for two travellers.
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Highlights
- Spend the day with Maasai tribeswomen in their ancestral homeland
- Learn the traditional art of Maasai jewellery-making as you make your own wristband to keep
- Be immersed in the Maasai culture and experience traditional singing and dancing
- Leave the city behind and take in the vistas of the Ngong Hills
- All net proceeds of this tour will go to support One Horizon Africa
- Each Lonely Planet Experience comes with six-months free access to Lonely Planet’s Guides App which includes over 8,000 destinations guides and unbeatable discounts to Lonely Planet Guidebooks
Local Impact: How you will help the local community by joining this tour:
- This tour is run in partnership with One Horizon Africa, a non-profit organisation dedicated to alleviating poverty in Kenya and South Africa. You can feel good knowing that all net proceeds of this tour go to One Horizon Africa.
- Participating in this tour is a way to help preserve the Maasai culture. By experiencing traditional dancing, singing, and jewellery making, you are keeping Masai traditions alive that have been passed down for generations.
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Schedule details
- Duration: 7.5 hours
- Meeting point:
Kenya Comfort Suites, Junction of Jakaya Kikwete and Ralph Bunche Roads, Nairobi.
- Starting time: 9.00 AM
- Ending point:
At your hotel.
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, drop-off at your hotel, unlimited bottled water, tea and coffee, light snacks, wristband, photographs of you and the group (3 to 4 images for each person and group).
Exclusions: Other souvenirs and personal items, tips/gratuities for your guides.
Nothing defines the Maasai so perfectly as the intricate and ornate jewellery that symbolises their cultural heritage. This full-day private Nairboi tour is held in the Masai homelands around Ngong Hills, and captures the spirit and essence of Masai life.
This private Nairobi tour is run in partnership with One Horizon Africa, a non-profit organisation dedicated to alleviating poverty in Kenya and South Africa that holds no religious or political affiliations. Tours are managed by a dedicated Kenyan staffing team who all have a background in travel and tourism, and have joined the team because of their commitment to helping their fellow citizens.
Your private Nairobi tour will be led by two Maasai tribeswomen and sisters who learned the skills of Maasai jewellery-making from their grandmother. Sitting under cool acacia trees in the stunning countryside, you will make your own Masai wristband under their guidance, using the colour codes observed by the Masai. Best of all, you’ll get to keep your handmade jewellery as your own memento of the day.
If you like, you can also take part in traditional Maasai singing and dancing, which will be experienced as part of your day.
This In Focus experience offers a total cultural immersion that will leave you with memories for a lifetime!
All net proceeds of your private tour will go to One Horizon Africa.
This tour is priced for a minimum group size of two travellers. A solo traveller may still book this private experience but will be charged the base rate for two travellers.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, drop-off at your hotel, unlimited bottled water, tea and coffee, light snacks, wristband, photographs of you and the group (3 to 4 images for each person and group).
Exclusions: Other souvenirs and personal items, tips/gratuities for your guides.
Dress standard: Please wear casual, light clothing.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Child Policy: This is a child-friendly tour. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Children over the age of 6 will be charged the adult price. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6 with you. You can do so in the special request box on the checkout page. For children above that age, please count them as an adult.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +254 0701 568 565
Email address: info@infocus.nairobiurbanadventures.com
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