Embark on the Family Ties Tour and immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Kenya’s Maasai and Kikuyu ethnic groups. Experience traditional rituals, witness sustainable farming practices, and engage in heartfelt conversations with local families.
Embark on the Family Ties Tour and immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Kenya’s Maasai and Kikuyu ethnic groups. Experience traditional rituals, witness sustainable farming practices, and engage in heartfelt conversations with local families.
-
Nairobi National Park - DAY 1
Maasai Family Ties
Today you drive to a Maasai village where you spend the day with the men, women and children, and one of the elders, Daniel, will take you on a tour to explain how the Maasai have managed these precious lands. Help them build a new manyatta ‘ a traditional Maasai home while Maasai warriors will…
-
Nairobi National Park - DAY 1
Maasai Family Ties
Today you drive to a Maasai village where you spend the day with the men, women and children, and one of the elders, Daniel, will take you on a tour to explain how the Maasai have managed these precious lands. Help them build a new manyatta ‘ a traditional Maasai home while Maasai warriors will teach about local plants to make medicinal remedies, In the afternoon the women will share their stories as they help you make your own piece of traditional beautifully-crafted beaded Maasai jewellery.
DAY 2
Kikuyu Family Ties
There are many grandmother-headed households in Kenya that care for a number of generations. Today you are hosted by gracious grandmother Helen at her rural home, who will introduce you to her large Kikuyu family. She will show you around her pig farm, and you can pitch in with the chores if you’d like to. This is a project supported by One Horizon as an initiative to improve the livelihoods of grandmothers.
- 20 professional photos
- Complimentary bottled water
- Guidance by humanitarian experts
- Lunch included
- Round-trip transfers in A/C vehicles
- Tea and coffee available
- 20 professional photos
- Complimentary bottled water
- Guidance by humanitarian experts
- Lunch included
- Round-trip transfers in A/C vehicles
- Tea and coffee available
Family Ties is part of the Magical Kenya Signature Experience Collection, offering curated, unique, authentic, and exceptional once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences in Kenya, accredited by the Kenya Tourist Board (KTB).
The One Horizon 2-day Family Ties cultural tour provides a unique chance to visit families in their homes from two distinct Kenyan…
Family Ties is part of the Magical Kenya Signature Experience Collection, offering curated, unique, authentic, and exceptional once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences in Kenya, accredited by the Kenya Tourist Board (KTB).
The One Horizon 2-day Family Ties cultural tour provides a unique chance to visit families in their homes from two distinct Kenyan ethnic groups – the Maasai and the Kikuyu. Participants will observe how Kenyan families are blending their traditional culture with modern practices to create new, vibrant, and sustainable futures. Guests will receive a warm welcome in a Maasai village, where hosts will share their ancient lifestyle and rites of passage. Additionally, while visiting a Kikuyu family, participants will learn how a farming enterprise supports grandmother-led households. This tour offers profound insights into the customs and structures of rural Kenyan family life, with the highlight being the genuine interaction through shared stories and laughter.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
