When you talk about visiting Africa, the first thing which comes to mind is often big game viewing. This is the reason most safari planners concentrate on this aspect of the trip, but sadly, miss out on another equally incredible experiences that make this continent truly unique: a taste of local cultures. There are over 3,000 tribes in Africa, each with its own culture and language or dialect, and a majority of the 1.3 billion population of the continent belong to one of them. While some are obscure, there are those which are very well-known and iconic. Unfortunately, the only customs and culture the average visitor gets to experience are only outside the safari camp. Without a doubt, the Maasai is the most famous of all African tribes which have made their home along the semi-fertile Great Rift Valley in Tanzania and Kenya. Since their homes are within some of the top game parks in Africa, it is but natural for them to come in close contact with safari groups and share their culture. For those who wish to combine their African safari and gain an in-depth knowledge about part of the culture of the second largest continent, here is […]