Tanzania is an East African country and the biggest country with the Islands of Zanzibar, Pemba Island, and Mafia Island. It is boarded by Kenya and Uganda to the north, the Indian Ocean to the east, Mozambique, Malawi, Zambia to the south, and Rwanda, Burundi, and Lake Tanganyika to the west. Tanzania is home to Mount Kilimanjaro the highest mountain in Africa and Serengeti National Park known for its annual big animal numbers migrating in search of fresh pasture.
Cultural tours in Tanzania
Tanzania has 120 tribes and their cultures making it diversify as its wildlife. Each of these tribes has its own traditional dances, music, social practices, art, and traditional religious beliefs. Cultural attractions in Tanzania herding, cultural games like wrestling, and traditional songs and dances. The following are some of the tribes in Tanzania.
Hadzabe tribe
Visiting this culture exposes you to their unique way of living, and teaches you new skills like how to smoke meat, make fire using sticks, build huts, and track wild animals.
Maasai tribe
These migrated from Kenya to Tanzania around the 15 century. The Maasai stand out from other tribes because of their pride, intelligence, and friendly nature. They are the most visited indigenous tribes in Africa. They believe all cattle belong to them regardless of where they are located on earth.
Datoga tribe
They are the Nilotic tribe close to the Maasai people in Northern Tanzania. They are similar to the Maasai particularly when it comes to cattle keeping but recently these have shifted their horns to substance farming. The most outstanding feature about the Datoga people isthe face piercings surrounding their eyes.
Swahili culture experience
Swahili was born as a result of intermarriages, exchange of ideas, and trade.The Swahili culture started in the islands and coastal towns along the Indian Ocean stretching to Kenya then with time the culture spread into the inner parts of East Africa. Swahili has grown from a language of traders to a national language that unites all the people of Tanzania. Key features of the original Swahili people are their lighter skins, Swahili mother tongue, and business orientated.
Cultural sites in Tanzania
Mto wa Mbu
This is one of the leading cultural sites in Tanzania built on the foothills of the East African Rift Valley. Mto wa Mbu brings together many Tanzanian tribes to showcase their own cultural heritage no other place does. Activities at the site include climbing the Balala hill and visiting local farms. The tribes that Mto Wa Mbu brings together are Nilotic, Cushites, Bantu, and Hamites.
Mulala village
This village lies on the southern slopes of Mountain Meru and is a favorite destination for tourists who are interested in immersing themselves in the beautiful culture of the people of Tanzania.
Zanzibar Island and Stone Town
Zanzibar is the most visited coast in East Africa plus well known for its spices, flowers, fruits, and fragrances. The other outstanding attraction in Zanzibar town is the stone town with its ancient and Swahili culture which were a result of intermarriages with foreigners and hence gave birth to the Swahili culture and language. Stone town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its amazing architecture that still stands up to date.
Things to see and do in Tanzania
There is a lot to do while in Tanzania including cultural tours, visiting beaches, and national parks scenery.
Game drive in Serengeti National Park home to the annual wildebeest migration. With such large numbers of mammals migrating in search of fresh pasture other animals like the lions, and leopards get food. It is esteemed that 2 million animals including zebras and wildebeests but not all get to their destination and back alive.
Bird watching in the Ngorongoro Crater is an attraction for bird watchers, home to more than 500 different species. A wide variety of birds are supported by the crater’s different ecosystems which include wetlands, open grasslands, and woodlands. One of the highlights is the abundance of flamingos that can be seen around the alkaline lakes. The colorful Fischer’s lovebird, crowned cranes, and Kori bustard are a few other noteworthy species.
Guided nature walks, especially for those who would rather explore on foot, there are guided nature hikes around the crater rim and nearby highlands that provide a close-up look at the local flora and wildlife. Experienced naturalists lead these tours which offer insights into the tiny, sometimes disregarded parts of the environment like rare plants, insects, and wildlife. Exploring Olduvai Gorge. As one of the most significant paleoanthropological sites in the world, Olduvai Gorge is located inside the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Some of the oldest human remains, which provide crucial information on human evolution were found here. With fossils, artifacts, and instructional displays, a trip to the Olduvai Gorge Museum offers an educational tour through the history of human lineage.