01 Nov 2003

Female Companions of Maasai Warriors. Young Maasai men celebrating their graduation into warriorhood are adoringly accompanied by young girls. This is the one time in their lives when the girls are able to enjoy freely chosen relations. Traditionally each girl may select three lovers from among the warriors. The first is called the sweetheart, the second takes over when the first is not present, and the third may court her favors when the first and second are absent. There is no jealousy among the three lovers, but they must respect each other's status in relation to the girl.The Oxfam Overseas Challenge
Will you trek the Inca Trail? Climb Kilimanjaro? Or walk with the Maasai? Whichever you choose, Overseas Challenge will give you an unforgettable and challenging experience – Kilimanjaro is a giant stratovolcano reaching an elevation of 19,335.6 ft. (5,895 m). Other names for this volcano are: Kilima Dscharo, Oldoinyo Oibor (white mountain in Masai), and Kilima Njaro meaning shining mountain in Swahili. This volcano's highest and youngest cone is named Kibo. Shira to the west and Mawenzi in the east are older cones that make up Kilimanjaro. Kibo has not been active in modern times, but steam and sulfur are still emitted. At the top of Kibo's summit is a 1 1/2 mile (2 1/4 Km) wide crater.and you’ll be raising vital funds to support Oxfam.

The trip of a lifetime
In Tanzania, you can scale Africa’s highest peak, or Maasai guides will lead you Tanzanian manthrough the spectacular Rift Valley, and in Peru you’ll be trekking above the clouds on the breathtaking Inca Trail. The challenges will be taking place throughout 2004 and 2005 and will be organised for small groups of no more than 25 people.

Inca trail - Machu PicchuOxfam is working with tour operators who have the most experience and highest ethical credentials to make these tours possible. We will also use local guides who will be able to give you an insider’s view of the area and cultures around which you visit.

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