People and Culture
People and Culture
With over 120 tribes, Tanzania is one of the most culturally diverse countries in all of Africa. From the tall graceful Maasai warriors, to the ancient ways of the Hadzabe bushmen, to the resourceful agricultural practices of the Wameru, visitors to Tanzania will be impressed by the fascinating array of tribal cultures. You are welcome to see and contribute in whatever means to the lives of the local people and preserve the cultures.
Cultural tourism in Tanzania is conducted through a program to help rural communities enjoy the benefit of tourism sector in which they are a part of. The program is the effort and initiatives of the Dutch Development organization which has been directly involved in Tanzania’s community development programs, especially in the rural areas.
The main goal is that rural communities should directly benefit from tourists who visit their areas. Cultural tourism allows local people such as Maasai, Pare, Sambaa, Wa-arusha, Gogo, Nyakyusa, Wazaramo and others to offer tours that show their culture, their sacred places of worship, economic activities, for example, farming, pastoralism and fishing. The income generated is used by local people for specific development programmes, such as, the building of dispensaries, schools and extras.
Praise from Satisfied Members
Members' positive feedback and experiences shared.
Chaim Wachsberger & Family
Member Since 2020, California.Our trip exceeded our expectations; Our guide was outstanding in every sense and contributed to the success of our trip. The hotel selections were excellent, we would not hesitate to recommend your services in the future
Birgit & Ann Kristin
Member Since 2018, Los AngelesWe just want to say thank you for the wonderful safari we had October 2005! It was just fantastic and our driver was really nice!!! We had so much fun and it was so exiting! We will of course recommend you to all our friends if they are going to Tanzania, and we hope to come back again someday.
Tamra Hackett
social activist, PortlandFidelis a driver guide was outstanding, I felt very safe at all times and very much enjoyed the drives each day, I would definitely hire him again - 7th August, 2005
William Schweri
Member Since 2020, California.Jeremia he was extremely knowledgeable and kept us informed, Brilliant trip, very professional operation (Jeremia is the best guide in East Africa)
Rose Whitcomb
Member Since 2020, California.“Just want to pass on my thanks to your team for all their hard work in helping me to put this large booking together to Tanzania. You have been very patient and answered all my questions promptly and dealt with the special requests efficiently”.