A visit to a Maasai homestead (boma), typically including a welcome dance, a look inside a traditional house, and a conversation about Maasai pastoralist life through an interpreter. Best approached as a genuine cultural exchange rather than a photo stop — the more time and respect you bring, the more you get out of it.
Visits are usually arranged directly with a specific boma near your route, often on the way to or from Ngorongoro Crater or Lake Manyara, and typically include a small entrance contribution that supports the community. It's commonly added onto northern-circuit itineraries rather than booked as a stand-alone day.