Masai Woman

Meeting the Masai

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November 18th 2006
From when we were in the Karioko Markets in Dar es Salaam the Masai people have been catching our eye in their distinctive bright red, purple and/or blue robes and ornate jewellery. The security guards at our Hotel on Zanzibar were also Masai, and there were some in Stone Town as well. They are a very striking people, generally tall, brightly dressed and obviously proud of their background. We wer ... read more

Africa » Tanzania » North » Ngorongoro Conservation Area

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Shortly after independence, Tanganyika and Zanzibar merged to form the nation of Tanzania in 1964. One-party rule came to an end in 1995 with the first democratic elections held in the country since the 1970s. Zanzibar's semi-autonomous status and po... ... read more