Samburu is a region in north-central Kenya, home to the Samburu people, who are a sub-tribe of the Maasai and speak their own dialect of the Maa language. The Samburu are known for their traditionalist lifestyle, which includes religious beliefs, rituals, and tribal clothing all largely unchanged by Western influences. They are semi-nomadic pastoralists who herd mainly cattle but also keep sheep, goats and camels. The Samburu language is a dialect of Maa, the language of the Maasai people, with whom the Samburu share many lifestyle similarities. The Samburu people are known in particular for their beautiful and intricate beadwork (which is always on sale for entranced tourists) and vivid traditional outfits.
