The Ereri Multi-Cultural Community Manyatta
A unique insight into the nomadic life-style
Located just within the boundary fence of the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, the Ereri Manyatta (village), offers a charming and unusually authentic cultural experience that is not to be missed. The village is home to three groups of nomadic people, the Maasai, Pokot and Turkana; who though historically often at war, have been brought together by a common need to escape the crippling droughts of northern Kenya, earn a living and preserve their culture. The manyatta visit includes; a traditional welcome, an invitation into 3 homesteads, a tri-cultural display of dance and song, a meeting with the medicine man or ‘witch doctor' and a colourful range of interactive demonstrations ranging from fire-making to the fashioning of traditional tools. The tour is guided by an English-speaking ‘moran' (warrior) who will be delighted to promote questions, cultural exchange and photographic opportunities. Children are welcome.
Timings: The Centre is open 12.30 to 3 pm daily. The tour takes approximately one hour and the community offers a simple display of hand-made traditional artifacts for sale.
