The Maasai people are perhaps one of the most recognized tribes in Africa, known for their vibrant attire and distinctive customs. In Maasai culture, ear piercings are a rite of passage.

Africa 's local craft markets are vibrant windows into the continent's rich cultural tapestry. These treasure troves of ...

Intricate beadwork is a fundamental part of Maasai culture in Kenya, with one generation of women teaching the next how to turn vibrant strings of beads into jewelry. The finished product "carries ...

The Maasai people of Kenya and Northern Tanzania have an unforgettable way of presenting a gift: by spitting on it. In Maasai culture, spitting isn't viewed as a derogatory gesture, but considered ...

Mara Daima School A generation ago, it was unlikely that Maasai kids would be in school. Maybe the boys, but rarely the girls. That is changing with schools such as Mara Daima.

The safaris include guided drives and visits to Maasai villages to learn more about the culture. During August, the weather in Maasai Mara National Reserve is typically dry, but there’s always a ...

Meet Denver's Most Remarkable Woman, CMCI student Angel Mollel. After moving from a male-dominated village in Tanzania to the U.S. in 2012, Mollel launched the foundation 1 Love to improve the ...

A tent looking out at the bush at Cottar's 1920s Camp Cottar's Safaris Travelers go on safari in Kenya’s Maasai Mara to experience wildlife in their natural, open habitat, that’s a given. But ...

In the fenceless safari zones of southern Kenya, the Maasai have lived for centuries in symbiosis with wildlife — and smaller, more intimate camps can help give guests a window into their ...

Intricate beadwork is a fundamental part of Maasai culture in Kenya, with one generation of women teaching the next how to turn vibrant strings of beads into jewelry. The finished product "carries ...