February 5, 2014

Yesterday we visited an African Maasai tribe situated in between the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti. We watched them perform traditional songs and dances for us and then they took us on a  tour around their small village. We learned about their schools, where they are taught both English and Swahili. Most young boys do not attend school though because they are required to herd cattle and goats for their family.

Maasai School

 

Their houses, which the woman painstakingly make out of cow dung , mud and bamboo, are very small and only last about 5 years. They consist of an area for the parents, one bed for the kids, a small cooking area and a pen for the baby cow (for protection against predators) 

 

They have very few personal possessions and  their shoes are made out of used motorcycle tires because they are very durable and last forever.

 

It was amazing to see how they lived on so little and used their resources to survive so far away from civilization.

-Kiva