The Maasai Olympics – A Hunt for Medals, Not Lions
The Maasai Olympics are a biennial event making strides to change the Maasai culture of lion hunting for status. Travel with Ker & Downey on a luxury Kenya safari to witness the 2021 Maasai Olympics. For the Maasai, hunting and killing a lion is a traditional rite of passage. Additionally, it is a way to win the hearts of girls. The age-old tradition has been practiced for centuries. But the once strong Kenyan lion population is dwindling. Forty years ago, the lions of Kenya numbered around 250,000. Today, there are about 35,000. Every 10 to 12 years, a new generation […]
