CULTURAL TOURISM

There’s more to Tanzania than spectacular scenery and amazing wildlife. Our country is home to more than 120 fascinating tribes, making us one of the richest in cultural diversity. If you are interested in learning more about these tribes and cultures it’s possible to spend part of your safari visiting, learning from and interacting with Tanzanians. Some of the people to visit on the northern circuit include: Maasai, Datoga, Hadzabe, Iraqw, Chaga and Meru. Each tribe has distinct rituals, beliefs, customs and artistic endeavours.

Perhaps the colourful Maasai people are the most well known from the region but there are many other interesting stories to learn as well. Among the activities you can partake in are: a medicinal botanical tour – which includes a visit to a traditional Maasai herbal doctor, a guided visit of one of the oldest irrigation systems in Africa, a visit to a local cattle market, a walk through farms in a green oasis at the foot of the Rift Valley and interaction with women/ youth village groups to exchange ideas on family planning and HIV/AIDS.

Most safaris incorporate a taste of local culture such as a village or boma tour or entertainment by local acrobats or dancers but if you would like to designate more of your safari time to pursuing cultural opportunities please let us know and we’ll forward you our complete list of available options.