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Living Off the Grid with the Maasai: My Experience Volunteering in Kenya

Writer's picture: Maria AriasMaria Arias

Living in the Kenyan wilderness with the Maasai tribe was an unforgettable experience. For five weeks, I had the opportunity to live in Oloshoibor town, surrounded by animals and nature, with no access to running water or electricity. I was there to do voluntary work in the local school, teaching and assisting the children with their studies.


My fellow volunteer, who hailed from New York City, and I were welcomed with open arms by the Maasai community. It was amazing to hear the hyenas howling at night, to have giraffes and zebras so close to us, and to witness a family of elephants crossing our path one day, causing the school to temporarily shut down as the children rushed to see them.


Despite the language barrier, we quickly became friends with the locals, learning about their traditions and way of life. We lived like them, with limited access to water and no luxuries like showers. It was challenging, but the kindness of the Maasai people made it all worthwhile.


One day, a mother in the community offered to have her 13-year-old child walk miles every day just to bring us water. We were deeply touched by her generosity, but we declined her offer, not wanting to cause undue hardship to her family.


Living with the Maasai tribe was an eye-opening experience, one that taught me the importance of living in harmony with nature and appreciating the simple things in life. Stay tuned for the next part of my story, where I will share more about the lessons I learned during my time in Kenya.

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