8 Days Sukuma and Wataturu Tribes Culture experience

Tour Overview

Nothern Tribes, Tanzania

Excellent

800 Review

Duration

Daily Tour

Tour Type

8 Days

Group Size

30 People

Languages

Any Language

Overview

With over 120 distinct tribes, Tanzania offers a rich tapestry of culture and history. Its people are known for their warmth and hospitality, welcoming visitors to experience their diverse traditions and lifestyles. Exploring local villages on foot provides an authentic glimpse into Tanzania’s vibrant cultural heritage, set against some of the most stunning landscapes in Africa.

Highlights
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Destination Nothern Circuit
Depature Arusha
Departure Time 10.00AM
Return Time 10.00PM
Included
  • Airport Trasfers
  • All Park fees (entry fees, transit, and crater fees).
  • Meals a day while on safaris.
  • Comfortable vehicle for game viewing.
  • Mineral water on the board safari vehicle.
  • Accommodation.
  • Entrance fees and Government taxes.
  • Professional tour guide.
Excluded
  • Personal items in nature, e.g. Cameras
  • Flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa and passport fees
  • Increases in park fees where applicable
  • Tips for safari guide & chef
  • Soda and Alcoholic beverages
  • Extra activities
Travel With Bus
Rating

4.9

Excellent
  • Accommodation
  • Transport
  • Comfort
  • Hospitality
  • Food
Overview

With over 120 distinct tribes, Tanzania offers a rich tapestry of culture and history. Its people are known for their warmth and hospitality, welcoming visitors to experience their diverse traditions and lifestyles. Exploring local villages on foot provides an authentic glimpse into Tanzania’s vibrant cultural heritage, set against some of the most stunning landscapes in Africa.

  • 01
    DAY 1 : Arrive in Tanzania.
    10.00 AM to 10.00 PM

    Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, followed by transfer to your hotel in Arusha for relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay after your long flight.

    • Accommodation: Africa Safari Camp
  • 02
    DAY 2 : Arusha to Mto Wa Mbu
    10.00 AM to 10.00 PM

    After breakfast, drive to Mto wa Mbu, a vibrant town at the entrance of Lake Manyara National Park known for its rich mix of cultures from across Tanzania. This agricultural hub is famous for its rice fields and distinctive red bananas. Enjoy a half-day cultural tour with a local guide, interacting with farmers, artisans, craftsmen, and painters. Sample the traditional banana beer for a true taste of local life. After a traditional lunch, visit a Maasai boma to experience the daily lifestyle and customs of this iconic tribe. Later, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

    • Accommodation: Africa Safari Camp
  • 03
    Day 3 : Mto Wa Mbu to Tabora (Wataturu tribe)
    10.00 AM to 10.00 PM

    After an early breakfast, depart for Tabora Region with your packed lunch. You will arrive in the Wataturu area in the afternoon and set up your tents upon arrival. Later, enjoy a guided walk through the village, interacting with the local tribesmen and learning about their daily life and traditions. As the day winds down, return to your campsite where your chef will prepare dinner. Enjoy a peaceful evening under the stars before overnighting at the camp.

    • Accommodation:Camping with Tents
  • 04
    Day 4 : Full day Wataturu tribe Experience
    10.00 AM to 10.00 PM

    Today, you will spend a full day with the Wataturu people, immersing yourself in their rich culture and way of life. The Wataturu, who live in the central part of Tanzania, are skilled pastoralists known for their deep connection to their cattle and traditional customs that remain vibrant to this day. You’ll have the opportunity to observe their daily activities, learn about their livestock practices, and share in their unique traditions. It’s an inspiring cultural experience that offers a genuine glimpse into one of Tanzania’s enduring tribal heritages.

    • Accommodation: Camping with Tents
  • 05
    Day 5 : Tabora to Shinyanga Region.
    10.00 AM to 10.00 PM

    ChatGPT said: After breakfast, you will pack up and begin your journey to Sukuma Land. The Sukuma people live in northwestern Tanzania, near the southern shores of Lake Victoria, across the Mwanza and Shinyanga regions. Their northern territory extends into the famous Serengeti Plains, while some families have migrated further south into the Rukwa area. You will drive deep into the interior to meet the authentic Sukuma tribesmen, experiencing the true uniqueness of their culture and traditions. Upon arrival, you’ll set up your tents, then enjoy a guided walk through the village, interacting with the locals and learning about their way of life as your chef prepares a delicious dinner. In the evening, you’ll gather for dinner and overnight under the stars.

    • Accommodation: Camping with Tents
  • 06
    Day 6 : Full day Sukuma Culture Experience.
    10.00 AM to 10.00 PM

    After breakfast, you will spend the day fully immersed in the Sukuma culture. Enjoy interacting with the tribe members, learning about their daily lifestyle and traditions, and even sampling some of their traditional foods. You’ll have the unique opportunity to join in their lively traditional dances, sharing moments of music, rhythm, and joy with the community. It will be a truly authentic and memorable cultural experience.

    • Accommodation: Camping with Tents
  • 07
    Day 7 : Shinyanga to Mwanza
    10.00 AM to 10.00 PM

    Early in the morning, you will pack your belongings and drive to Mwanza, located on the shores of Lake Victoria — the largest lake in Africa and the second-largest freshwater lake in the world. Upon arrival, you will check in at your lodge and spend the day relaxing by the lake, enjoying its stunning views and tranquil atmosphere. Later, you will have dinner and overnight in Mwanza.

    • Accommodation: Rock beach Garden
  • 08
    Day 8 : Airport Transfer.
    10.00 AM

    On this day after breakfast you will be transferred direct to the airport to connect you with a flight back home.

    • End of tour
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