55 Meeting the Maasai in East Africa

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Rick Steves

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🗓️ 18 June 2006

⏱️ 53 minutes

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Get up close to African wildlife and forge an emotional connection with an ancient indigenous culture as we explore what it takes to go on an eco-friendly safari. A representative of the Maasai (mah-SIGH) people and the head of an adventure travel company join Rick in the studio to take your calls about visiting Maasai country. We're planning for the trip of a lifetime on a safari to East Africa on this week's Travel with Rick Steves. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

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0:00.0	Hi, I'm Rick Steve's. Traveling thoughtfully through Africa can be challenging. It seems to me the best trip would let you learn about the local culture, get up close to the animals in their native habitat, and at the same time use your dollars to support fragile and indigenous communities
0:14.8	struggling to adapt to our changing world.
0:17.8	Today on Travel with Rick Steeves, we're learning about the Maasai people whose traditional
0:21.8	lifestyles and environment are under serious threat in East Africa.
0:26.0	We'll learn how you can be welcomed into Maasai land while being sensitive to local needs.
0:30.3	Kurt Kutai runs a wilderness expedition company in Seattle,
0:33.5	and Matami DuPash is a Messiah guide.
0:36.0	As a massive person, what's lacking in a lot of safari programs is adequate information to inform tourists about what they should
0:44.7	expect to see.
0:45.7	Kurt and Matami join us to explain how you can enjoy the adventure of a lifetime in
0:50.8	Masayland.
0:52.1	It's Safari Time in East Africa on Travel with Rick
0:54.8	Steeves. Stay with us.
0:57.8	Travel with Rick Steeves is brought to you by American Airlines with their new Advantage Award booking tool, it's easier than ever to book to
1:07.2	over 800 Advantage Award destinations online at AA.com.
1:12.0	American Airlines knows why you fly. Today on Travel with
1:16.3	Rick Steves we're learning about the Maasai people whose traditional lifestyles
1:20.1	and environment are under serious threat in East Africa.
1:23.0	They've recently suffered drought and famine,
1:26.0	and as a traditionally nomadic people,
1:28.0	their culture is threatened by the modern world.
1:31.0	We'll learn how you can be welcomed into Misai Land while being sensitive to local needs.
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