MAASAI TRIBE

LION HUNTING
Facing a lion in the African savanna is an experience of a life time. From this day your life will change forever. Hunting a lion is traditional, fun,

LION HUNTING IS A SERIOUS JOB

Empikas (warrior delegation) plan for lion hunting a few days before the fact. The planning is done in a secret manner. No one in the community, other than the warriors, should know about the day of lion hunting.

LION HUNTING JOURNEY

The lion hunting journey starts at dawn, when elders and women are still asleep. Ilmorijo select a group of warriors considered mature, strong and capable to fight a lion. They are ready to die or live.

Where do the Maasai warriors find lions?

The lions are abundant throughout Maasailand. Their typical hideouts are grassy plains, deep forests, behind termite mounts, under the acacia trees, and other wild cozy places.

Recommended safe environment when hunting a lion as smart The lion is

as men, and can maneuver through the bushes faster than a human being. For this reason, the Maasai warriors prefer to fight lions in the open plains.

HUNTING
The Maasai tribe sees lion hunting experience as a sign of bravery and personal achievement. Lion hunting was a rite of passage in the Maasai society. Warriors don't hunt lions for trophy.

CELEBRATION DAY
The success of lion hunting brings gratitude and excitement to the entire community. The achievement is perceived as individual bravery.

What do the Maasai with a dead lion?

Three products are used from the lion: the mane, tail and claws. The mane is won over the head, only during special occasions. The mane helps warrior from far communities to

THE LIONS TAIL

The lion tail is the most valuable product in the practice of lion hunting. The warriors must wrestle in order to obtain the tail. The tail goes to the strongest warrior.