Adventure Tanzania Travel

The Masai tribe: this group of warrior nomadic pastoralists descends from Nilotic and Cushitic peoples who originated north of Lake Turkana over a millennium ago. Their existence revolves around their herds of cattle and other livestock. They frequently travel hundreds of kilometres with substantial herds in pursuit of water and fertile grazing lands. Their diet primarily consists of fresh and curdled milk, along with meat sourced from their livestock.

The Masai communities place great importance on their rituals and traditional ceremonies, making it rare for outsiders to be permitted to participate. Elders hold a significant position within both the community and the broader society. Additionally, there exists the ‘moran’ or warrior age group, consisting of men who have undergone circumcision and initiation into this group, with the responsibility of protecting the cattle herds from theft or assault.