Maasai Culture

While driving to and from Safari, we were able to see some of the Massai culture. The Massai are one of the best known African ethnic groups located in Kenya and northern Tanzania. They have very distinctive customs, dress, and intricate jewelry, and we could easily spot them out while driving through the countryside. We were able to see a Maasai dance at dinner one night- it consisted of jumping, shouting, and their way of dancing. Their lifestyle is centered around their cattle and children. We saw a lot of herds of cattle and sheep while driving along. We even got stuck on a bridge and had to wait while all the cows passed by our van one by one! While waiting, we could see a lady washing clothes in the river and hanging them on a tree to dry. Along the entire drive, children would run up to the van, hold out their hands, and say: sweets, sweets. They wanted candy! We also had people stop us and ask for water along the way. I feel so fortunate that I am not in need of water everyday. Here are some pictures of the Maasai;