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Tanzania Maasai - Moran, Eunoto - The coming of age ceremony of the Maasai warrior [05:03]
Arriving from the lower Nile valley north of Lake Turkana in northern Kenya and central Tanzania between the 17th and late 18th centuries; the Maasai -- often misspelled Masai -- territory achieved its largest size during the mid-19th century, covering virtually all of the Great Rift Valley and neighboring Mt Marsabit in the north and as far south as Dodoma. Although today you will find; Maasai moved as far south as the town of Iringa and sometimes beyond. The Maasai, a Nilotic ethnic group of semi-nomadic origins, are among some of the best known tribes in Africa. The tribe consists of twelve geographic sectors, each with its own leadership, dialects, customs and appearance, a characteristic still being followed today. Their distinctive dress, with red as a favorite color; Maasai are often known as bright and colorful ornamented warriors. The main article of clothing being a wrap; women's wraps are called kanga, where men's wraps are called kikoi. Another characteristic of these people are the fact that they reside near the many game parks in East Africa. During the German invasion, the people of the Maasai stood against slavery, and outsiders looking for people to enslave kept away from these people who managed to live alongside most wild animals. A myth about the Maasai: each young man is thought to kill a lion before "Emorata", and in doing this, obtains great importance while becoming an icon in the community. Lion hunting has been banned in East Africa, although it ...
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Airtrackers - Pilanesberg National Park [01:02]
Airtrackers Hot Air Balloon Safaris operates from one of the most scenic and breathtakingly beautiful hot air balloon locations in the world namely "The Pilanesberg National Park", which is located in the Northwest Province of South Africa. We are presently the only hot air balloon company in Southern Africa that permanently operates from within a National Park. This gives us exclusivity to fly out hot air balloons in this unique location with all its scenic beauty and wildlife which includes the "Big Five", namely Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Elephant and Buffalo. Flights are early morning and you need to allow some 4 hours for the full itinerary which includes the following: Early morning collection from your hotel by safari vehicle: Launch of the balloon from the centre of the park. An hour drifting serenely over the park. A sparkling wine celebration on landing, a time-honoured tradition in ballooning. A Full English breakfast at a Private Game Lodge. A First Flight certificate. Return transport to your hotel. Duration: 1hr flight, +/- 4 hrs in total
Tags: Tourism Activitie, photography, hot, air, balloon, safari, south, africa, park, linkin, travel, linkin park, haiti, south park, adventure, culture, national, nature, events, destination, museum, cruise, landmark, anthem, done
Oona Scheepers [15:25]
In South Africa to release the new Volkswagen Polo, South African-born designer, Oona Scheepers, shares with us her serendipitous venture into automotive design. As a lead designer for Porsche, then Audi and now Volkswagen, Oona Scheepers provides us a deeper look into the ways and wonders of the automotive industry.
Tags: Oona Scheepers, South Africa, design, car, automotive, vehicle, motor, industry, audi, porsche, carrera, GT, volkswagen, polo, golf, germany, graphic design
On Safari at Kichaka Game Lodge, Grahamstown, South Africa [02:39]
We didn't get to see all of the "big 5" on our game drives, but we came darn close. Elephant, giraffe, ostrich, antelopes, cheetahs, zebras and many other animals along the way. It is incredible just how close they will come to the vehicles. Truly amazing. And beautiful.
Tags: africa game south, cheetah, elephant, giraffe, animals wildlife, antelope, safari deer, zebra
Kruger Park: Getting Out Of The Car [01:26]
There are some places in the park where you are allowed to exit your vehicle and enter some wooden forts that put you in a good viewing spot of where animals of all kinds tend to hang about.
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