The Maasai tribe are a people who fought other tribes in Tanzania so as to capture more and more land for their animals, and do believe that all cattle belong to them and thus as such shall raid those with cows just to take “their” cows. The Maasai stand out of all the tribes in Tanzania because of their pride, assertiveness, intelligence and their friendly nature. The Maasai people are the most visited and of course most famous tribe in Tanzania and Africa as a whole. The Maasai live in the vicinity of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and a Tanzania cultural safari to see the Maasai community has travelers seeing their homesteads commonly known as the Bomas or manyattas and learn so much from the elders of the tribe. You shall get to experience or watch the famous Maasai dance of literally jumping up high, dancing and drumming.

The Chagga, also known as Wachagga, Jagga, Dschagga, Waschagga, are a local Bantu people and are the third largest ethnic group in Tanzania. The Chagga tribe are known for their sense of enterprise, politics and a very strong work ethics, usually engaging in small scale businesses. The Chagga reside mostly in the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Going on a Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach holiday? Put into consideration going on a Tanzania cultural safari for an opportunity to see, experience and learn of the various tribes and cultures of Tanzania. Get in touch with a reputable tour operator to help you pitch together an amazing Tanzania cultural safari.

The Hadzabe are a people, like the Koisans of South Africa, who speak a language with clicks. The Hadzabe are Bushmen who still live as the old age, as hunters and gatherers, living along the caves of Lake Eyasi. The Hadzabe tribe consists of about 1000 persons only. A Tanzania cultural safari to visit the Hadzabe tribe shall see you acquainting yourself with the unique way of living of the locals, their cultures and norms. You shall get an opportunity to see and learn how to collect honey, fruits and tubers directly from the wild. You shall also learn how to make bows and poisoned arrows, or even make use of them, climaxing your time with the Hadzabe people with a traditional dance and folklore, as well as an opportunity to smoke meat, make fire using sticks, build huts and so much more. If you are lucky to visit when there is a marriage ceremony taking place, you shall get an opportunity to take part in it, and appreciate their marriage ceremony.

The Datoga tribe are one of the truly primitive tribes of Tanzania which you can visit on a Tanzania cultural safari for an authentic wild and cultural experience. The Datoga are a primitive and aggressive a people who live near the Maasai people in the northern part of Tanzania. Among the fascinating features and way of life of the Datoga tribe is their dress code of wearing bracelets and collars made of brass and beads, as well as their tattoos usually surrounding their eyes. The Datoga though aggressive re very welcoming to tourists and they are open to sharing with them their way of life and cultural beliefs. When you do visit the Datoga tribe on a Tanzania cultural safari, you shall get an opportunity to take part in activities like making weapons, milk cows, build huts, prepare cattle fences, make traditional beer and also taste it if you may, make food and eat with them if still you are up to it, as well as get to know the various herbs that they usually use to treat their common ailments.

The cultural and historical center of Zanzibar is this bustling town. You can explore notable locations including the House of Wonders, the Old Fort, the Darajani Market, the Sultan’s Palace, and the Slave Market while taking a cultural walking tour of the city. Stone Town is special because it is a fusion of Arab, Persian, Indian, and European civilizations.

On a walking tour, learn about the farming community of Mto WA Mbu and the people’s customary way of life. This settlement is distinctive in Tanzania since it is inhabited by more than 120 different tribes from all across Africa, creating a vibrant mingling of languages and customs. You can visit nearby farms, schools, residences, and markets, sample Tanzanian cuisine, and mingle with locals. The town is located on the main route that connects the Serengeti National Park, Lake Manyara National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater and is surrounded by a breathtaking landscape.

On the little offshore island of Kilwa Kisiwani in the south are the lovely remnants of a medieval harbor town. Ibn Buttata, a famous traveler who lived in the 14th century, described Kilwa as one of the most beautiful and well-built towns in the entire world. At the time, Kilwa Kisiwani served as a crossroads for trade between the Middle East and Asia and the gold fields of modern-day Zimbabwe. It continued to be a busy center for 300 years. Today, tourists can travel to Kilwa Kisiwani to see the remnants of palaces, mosques with dome roofs, and elaborate burials that once stood there. The Kilwa ruin complex has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981.

Visit the Wanyambo Festival in Dar es Salaam in January if you want to fully experience Tanzanian culture. Each year, hundreds of people attend this four-day celebration at the Makumbusho Village Museum in Dar es Salaam. A gathering of cultures featuring regional music, dancing, costumes, artwork, crafts, and cuisine.