This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). “Simba!” The urgent whisper — ‘lion’ in Swahili — comes from Julius Naurori as he stands bolt upright in the back of our 4WD like a ...
It’s always an enriching cultural experience to observe wildlife in Kenya’s Maasai Mara. But a new safari being launched next year by Cottar’s Safaris will add insight into the food of the region.
No fences, no pylons, no concrete. That’s what allows the “Great Migration”, when more than a million wildebeest, zebra and gazelles cross the plains of the Serengeti in northern Tanzania, up to the ...
How does your community prepare men and women for family responsibilities and fidelity to their spouses? A small maasai village called matapato, near namanga, has held the latest graduation ceremony ...
A mortified silence suddenly fell over our animated chatter. Joash ole Moi’s fingers trembled as he placed his mug of coffee on the oak table; his eyes trailed a couple – a young African man and an ...
The Ritz-Carlton has officially entered the safari space. The post Step into luxury: The Ritz-Carlton just opened its ...
A pride of 19 lions march down a hill, their golden fur blended in with the savannah. On the nearby ridge stand a confusion of wildebeests—unaware of their grisly fate. It’s a scene that plays out ...
These traditions are deeply rooted in spirituality, history, and a beautiful connection with nature. This article explores five uncommon African tribal traditions, which may seem strange to many. Some ...
The core strategy of the program is to encourage Maasai families to keep smaller herds composed of improved breeds of dairy cattle that produce significantly more milk than traditional local breeds.
Body modifications and piercings have been a part of human culture for millennia, serving as rites of passage, symbols of status, or expressions of identity. Piercings hold a special place, with roots ...
The case underscores tensions between luxury tourism and Maasai communities, who say development disrupts their land, ...