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Cultural Activities

Tanzania is home to more than 120 tribes all with their own traditions. Take the chance of getting to know the local people better. When you visit them you will see that they are as interested in you as you are in them. They might ask you questions about where you come from and how you live. You will see that the that the meeting is equally interesting for both parties. All cultural activities we organize support the people you are visiting.

Maasai

This nomadic tribe stands out with its tall bodies and deep red clothing. They say the Maasai wear this color to scare away lions. They still maintain the same lifestyle as they did centuries ago. They travel with their cattle; cows, sheep, donkeys and goats. At places with enough water and grass they build their huts. Although the last few years the Maasai are being encouraged to stay at one place by the government so their children are able to go school. The Maasai have many remarkable traditions and rituals. If you want to discover more about this tribe let us know while making your inquiry. We will plan an interactive visit for you.

Hadzabe

Living in the bush, speaking a language made out of clicks, hunting twice a day.. you might think that these people lived thousands of years ago, but actually they live at Lake Eyasi. From Karatu you drive about 2 hours on a very rough road to Lake Eyasi. Once you are there you can have a rest. The next morning you will get up early to help the Hadzabe with the preparation for their hunt. After the hunting you can try to shoot with the bow and arrow yourself. A local guide will help translating.

Datoga

This is the neighboring tribe of the Hadzabe and also known as the blacksmiths, because they will melt anything into arrows and jewellery. On a fire made out of charcoal they will show you how they for example melt a metal lock into a bracelet. They trade the arrows they make with other tribes for food. The Datoga themselves blend in with their environment, their dress being the color of the reddish brown soil. Only on closer inspection will they appear colorful with their reddish, patched leather dresses, bead work, and brass bracelets and necklaces.