Tanzanian Culture is a delightful mix of influences. With over 120 tribes, Tanzania is one of the most culturally diverse countries in Africa. From the tall graceful Maasai Warriors, to the ancient ways of the Hadzabe Bushmen, to the resourceful agricultural practices of the Wameru. The fascinating array of tribal cultures has always been impressive and bears the true essence of the Country.
Despite an increasing foreign influence, Tanzania has persistently maintained its cultural heritage. Ancient rituals and customs are still observed by many tribes and daily life largely follows traditional practices, which are also a kaleidoscope of the continent of Africa. Life’s most important events, birth, puberty, marriage and death, are all celebrated through age-old traditional ceremonies
CULTURAL TOUR TO HADZABE AND DATOGA TRIBES
We have very unique tribes that your clients will pay a visit to. Hadzabe is one of the very unique tribes we have in the area, the last hunter-gatherers tribe left in Tanzania.
HADZABE
In the morning clients will join the Hadzabe and interact with them, and learn so many stuff like how to make fire by using two dry sticks, the way which has been used for thousands of years. The Bushmen will teach them how to use their bow and arrows, collecting some tubers, roots and fruits with the women or join the men on hunting. Hunting is done in the morning; clients will follow the hunters behind and see how the hunting is done. Honey gathering is part of it, but depending on the season as honey gathering is done in rainy season. Join on Hadzabe tribal dance. Here the tour may take 3 to 4 hours
DATOGA
Once they are done with the Hadzabe Bushmen, they will join the other tribe called Datoga, who resemble the Maasai in culture. These people are also blacksmith, as they make weapons such as arrowheads and knives which they trade with the Bushmen. Tourists can see how they make all those stuff (arrowheads, spears, knives, bracelets etc), also how they grind maize with stones, how they melt bras,cooperoraluminum.
