Maji Moto Maasai Cultural Camp

Maji Moto Maasai Cultural Camp

Maji Moto, Kenya

  • Rural
  • Wildlife
  • Nature
  • Culture
  • Family friendly
£pp / nightVisit website

Traditional manyetta cottages on a true Maasai-owned camp

Maji Moto Maasai Cultural Camp is a Maasai-run cultural camp on 200 acres at the base of the Loita Hills, an hour from the Maasai Mara. The camp was founded in 2006 by Salaton Ole Ntutu, a Maasai chief, and the experience here is built around Maasai skills and daily life rather than game drives: spear-throwing lessons, fireside singing, and guided walks led by warriors from the community.

The highlight for most guests is the overnight bush camp, a 40 minute walk into the hills where beds are made from leafy branches cut from nearby trees and warriors keep the fire going through the night while telling stories. Guest fees fund a nearby primary school, a health clinic, and the camp's Widow's Village, home to more than 40 Maasai women, and Salaton himself often turns up for dinner under the stars.

Sustainability

Climate & conservation

  • Hot water pumped from a natural hot spring via energy-efficient turbines
  • Nearly eliminated plastic and packaging waste from food preparation
  • Camp powered by a mix of renewable and grid energy

Community & culture

  • Founded and chiefed by Salaton Ole Ntutu of the Maasai community since 2003
  • Funds a Widow's Village, primary school and nearby health clinic
  • Free primary and secondary education for local Maasai families

Commercial

  • Provides 100% Maasai employment, empowering women and preserving cultural heritage.

In brief

Price bracket
£
Type of property
Tented camp
No. of rooms
13 tents
Max guests per room
Tents typically sleep 2
Facilities
Restaurant, Bar, Tours desk, Laundry, Parking
Activities
Maasai cultural immersion, Wildlife viewing, Nature walks, Village visits
Setting
Rural · Savanna

Best time to visit

  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

Open year round; the dry seasons of June to October and January to February suit game viewing in the nearby Mara

Kids

Children of all ages are welcome; a family cottage with two interleading bedrooms is available

Maji Moto, Kenya

£pp / night Visit website

Guide price · £ <£100 · ££ £100–300 · £££ £300–800 · ££££ £800+ pp / night