Maasai Magic - A Day Which You Will Never Forget

Wonderful experiences with fully cultural

We had an incredibly memorable and enjoyable day visiting a Maasai family. We visited Daniel and his family at his home, approximately 1 hour outside of Nairobi. We had a fabulous day learning about their culture, traditions and overall way of life. They taught us about their herbal medicine, pastoral lifestyle and other traditions. We got to try beading our own bracelets, cooking ugali, throwing clubs and singing/dancing. Our hosts were incredibly welcoming and happy to answer our questions. It was also nice to share some of our lives / stories with them. One Horizon is a very well run organization with a fantastic mission of improving the lives of the Maasai people. We would highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to learn more about another culture and way of life, as well as support a great cause.

This was a wonderful experience as you are immersed directly into the real world these people live in. You really get the feel and understanding of the traditions and culture that you never get from a book or TV documentary. My wife as well as I feel this is a must do before you go to Game Camp Safaris etc. You gain the added knowledge and base background needed for properly experiencing all other aspects of Africa. The Masi especially! Most importantly is the help One Horizon is giving to make life better for so many people! Colin is a man with a heart for these people and is a true blessing for them. You will feel that when you meet the Masi. They are a happy, hard working, positive group!

I booked this tour right away after I read the description and the great work of the organization behind it. However actually visiting with Daniel, Risper, and Immanuel - our beautiful Massai family hosts - met and exceeded my wildest expectations. We learned so much about their culture and day to day life - everything was so authentic and fascinating. I was able to fully disconnect and be present and totally immersed in the experience. Thank you Solomon and Caroline for being our guides for this life changing experience. It goes without saying that I highly recommend this tour. You cannot come to Kenya and miss this experience!

Colin and Solomon took us on a truly incredible day sharing experiences with a Masai family. The day was well organised, catered and even forethought of bringing much needed gumbooots for us. It was a joyous time, we were welcomed with Masai dancing (and encouraged to join in), heard lots of stories about daily life, learnt of the strength and courage required each day, were serenaded by tribal songs while we tried our hand at beading, shared some lunch. Most of all we really enjoyed learning and sharing our different cultures. An unforgettable day which only got better as Colin emailed us many photos of us from the day!

The highlight of my trip! Daniel, Rispa and their son Emmanuel welcomed me into their home. I learnt so much about their culture, and they were equally interested in mine (Australia). It was overwhelmingly beautiful to hear their stories, but also alarming about the struggles that females can go through. One Horizon is a great organisation that is striving to help girls/women within the Masai community by providing hope, education and a means of earning income. It was a fabulous day and I know that anyone who joins this tour will be forever grateful like I am.

Greetings Colin, Absolutely. Just getting back to the routine. The combination of meeting you and your crew, and being introduced to Daniel, Emmanuel and the rest of the family, hit me with an impact I didn’t expect. I’m a pretty open guy and don’t usually have a issue making friends. But that day...is still resonating in my heart. Besides being an epic memory of joy, fun, and intense uniqueness that one discovers through meeting others in another culture, I feel like I’ve lost something, something dear. Perhaps it’s a combination of the physical distance between their huts and my home here in Ashland, Oregon, and the warmth of nature that poured from each one of them. There was a sincerity there that has left me questioning myself as to why I am where I am when clearly I should be seeing my “Maasai friends” on a routine basis. I feel like I found my home there, with them, my true home, but for whatever reason, decided to leave, and am now suffering that loss. I’ve been fortunate to have visited many lands in my lifetime. All with cultures which were similar yet the same. But something happens on your trip Colin. I feel like I met relatives I never knew existed. This was truly the gem of my visit to Kenya, overshadowing all other events I partook in. It will be one year until we are back to Kenya and I do intend to be traveling with you again. If it’s available, I do wish to see my Maasai friends once more. As a matter of fact I long for it. Colin...thank you again. You have my deepest respect and admiration for what you do. Please thank Solomon and Simon as well. Until we meet again. Respectfully, The Dengler’s

It was an inspirational tour. Amazing and eye opening experience with Daniel and his Maasai family. So much to comprehend about the unique culture and beliefs but still much respect for their distinct tribe. It was very educational learning bout the Maasai traditions and lifestyle. Kudos to our very courteous driver/guide Solomon and interpreter Caroline from One Horizon. Thank you!

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This was an amazing experience from start to finish and certainly not your typical tourist tour. I was met at the hotel by a delightful lady called Carol and driven to meet a Maasai family. On the way Carol explained the work her organisation was doing to support women escaping difficult situations (one we would meet later that day to here from her first hand). On arrival our small group was warmly greeted by the family and invited into their mud home where we shared experiences from their and our culture. They performed a dance which we were invited to join. It was a wonderful day from start to finish with great hosts and guides. An experience not to be missed. Worth noting all the fees go back to support the family we visit.

The Masai Magic day trip we took with One Horizon was a highlight of visit to Kenya. We'd just completed a week on safari, and while we were thrilled by the game drives, we'd had little opportunity to connect with Kenyans on a personal level. Our day with One Horizon allowed us to meet a Masai family and to learn about traditional Masai practices. We all very much enjoyed the chance both to listen to Masai songs and to share a few of our own, while the teenager in our group appreciated the opportunity to hang out with a couple of Masai warriors close to his own age. It was truly a fun experience. But the day was also filled with insights. We had the privilege of hearing Agnes's difficult personal story as the sixth wife of an elderly Masai man, learnt about Rispa's struggles to gain a measure of respect and independence, and learnt about One Horizon's work to empower Kenyan women. Much thanks to Caroline, the One Horizon staffer who led our group, who both generously shared her own story and helped us better understand the daily life and daily struggles of Kenyans. Highly recommended.