variants
or Masai
plural Maasai or Maasais or Masai or Masais
1
: a member of a pastoral and hunting people of Kenya and Tanzania
2
: the Nilotic language of the Maasai people
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During peak season, three-night stays include complimentary day passes to Maasai Mara National Reserve.
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Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2025
Support the survival of Indigenous craftwork by buying handmade works from the women who make them and ensure sustainable ecosystems and a dependable livelihood for local Maasai communities through partnerships with the Naboisho Conservancy.
—AFAR Media, 25 July 2025
One- and two-bedroom villas draw inspiration from traditional Maasai circular dwellings, featuring open-air showers, private plunge pools and decks positioned to capture sunrise light and wildlife movement.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
While the vast plains of the Maasai Mara and Serengeti play host to megafauna like the elephant, wildebeest and zebra, there’s a wealth of smaller creatures to spot during late night hours as well.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2025
Support the survival of Indigenous craftwork by buying handmade works from the women who make them and ensure sustainable ecosystems and a dependable livelihood for local Maasai communities through partnerships with the Naboisho Conservancy.
—AFAR Media, 25 July 2025
One- and two-bedroom villas draw inspiration from traditional Maasai circular dwellings, featuring open-air showers, private plunge pools and decks positioned to capture sunrise light and wildlife movement.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
While the vast plains of the Maasai Mara and Serengeti play host to megafauna like the elephant, wildebeest and zebra, there’s a wealth of smaller creatures to spot during late night hours as well.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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“Maasai.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Maasai. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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