{"id":5,"date":"2017-12-09T10:28:43","date_gmt":"2017-12-09T10:28:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themes.themeenergy.com\/bookyourtravel\/ski-resort\/?page_id=5"},"modified":"2025-03-24T07:27:54","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T07:27:54","slug":"home-ski-resort","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nelium-dev.co.ke\/TBN\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1741456425894{margin-top: 35px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/nelium-dev.co.ke\/TBN\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Ruko_Celebration_DeKoc-1.jpg?id=919) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1741456598766{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;background-color: #AE2423 !important;}&#8221;][vc_cta h2=&#8221;IMMERSE YOURSELF IN CULTURE&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; style=&#8221;custom&#8221; add_button=&#8221;bottom&#8221; btn_title=&#8221;DISCOVER MORE&#8221; btn_style=&#8221;custom&#8221; btn_custom_background=&#8221;#38A04F&#8221; btn_custom_text=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; btn_shape=&#8221;square&#8221; btn_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1742801141307{border-top-width: 2px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-left-width: 0px !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-color: #E7E7E7 !important;}&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;#AE2423&#8243; custom_text=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; btn_link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fnelium-dev.co.ke%2FTBN%2Fadventure%2Fcultural-immersions%2F&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"visual-story-description\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Discover the rich cultural heritage of our indigenous communities, including the Maasai, at Koija Cultural Village in Laikipia. Feel the energy of their rhythmic dances, test your skills in high-jump competitions with the warriors, and experience the artistry of intricate beadworks done by our colorful women. Watch skilled blacksmiths at work or simply sit back and soak in the wisdom of folklore shared by the elders. 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