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An Authentic Maasai, Hadzabe and Datoga Tour in Tanzania
Experience Authentic, Maasai, Hadzabe, and Datoga Cultures
Join our adventure to discover northern Tanzania's most authentic and fascinating indigenous cultures. Observe and participate in rich Maasai, Datoga, and Hadzabe traditions, rites, and ceremonies.
You experience a lot of singing and dancing to traditional songs, sharing the Maasai, Datoga, and Hadzabe people's rich culture. Reconnect with nature and expand consciousness for holistic living.
The expedition is planned and provided by the indigenous hosts, who open their homes to show you their unique culture, traditions, and customs. Experience the most authentic and sustainable way to explore African nature, wildlife, and indigenous cultures in Tanzania.
The Maasai have adopted a revitalized approach to preserve their culture in modern times. Maasai traditions have been practiced in the same way for hundreds of years. This trip is a great privilege to learn from the Maasai and the earth. You can experience the balance and harmony between people and the environment and share collective indigenous wisdom.
The Hadzabe are hunter-gatherers who live only in Lake Eyasi, Tanzania. There are estimated to be around 1300 Hadzabe people living in Tanzania. The Hadzabe indigenous wisdom contains the belief that we are all related, including all living and inanimate beings. The Hadzabe grow no food, raise no livestock, and live without rules or calendars. Their way of life has remained unchanged over the millennia, and they live in small wandering groups of about twenty individuals.
The Datoga are Nilotic pastoralists living only in Tanzania. They are semi-nomads (population of about 85,000). They have a strong warrior tradition and male domination of political and social life. They are also talented blacksmiths. Join this adventure to dive deep into indigenous cultures and see the most amazing African wildlife.
The Itinerary
We don't have a daily itinerary because our trips are based on authentic real life, where you are welcome to follow, observe, and participate in the daily life of your indigenous hosts. But don't worry; we have organized your stay, and your hosts are waiting for you like long-waited relatives coming for a visit. You'll be busy doing things with your host and enjoying your time in the savanna.
Depending on the ethnic group you are visiting, you'll experience hunting trips, gathering wild berries and maybe wild honey, depending on the season, herding cattle, fetching water, collecting bush medicine, cooking, and singing. If there is any cultural ceremony, rite, or ritual, you are always welcome to join and observe it.
You are accompanied by Visit Natives' professional native staff, including an English-speaking guide, your closest informant, who describes and translates everything around you. Your daily routine includes eating breakfast, lunch, and dinner three times a day. In addition, you can have coffee and tea anytime you feel.
Highlights
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Experience the authentic African indigenous cultures as their guest, not a tourist
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Immerse yourself in rich traditions and unique lifestyles
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Explore the extraordinary African nature and view wildlife in the Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park
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Dine under the African stars every night in breathtaking nature
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Sleeping in a tent in the African bush allows you to enjoy nature in an exceptional way
Travel details
Time
You can book this tour as a private trip anytime. Secure your spot fast, as we have only limited capacity as this is not mass tourism.
If you want to experience the wild Baobab honey harvesting, we recommend coming in May and June.
Location
Nearest airport: Kilimanjaro International airport (KIA), Tanzania
We come to pick you up from Kilimanjaro airport or Arusha. All our locations are far away from the touristic route there are no roads and no electricity. It's a remote and beautiful African wilderness.
Accommodation
You sleep either in the African wilderness or in indigenous villages, which means a Maasai, Datoga, and Hadzabe homestead. You are accommodated in a comfortable tent (single share). We provide you the camping supplies, including a trekking bed.
There are no shower facilities, but you can have a bucket of warm water to wash yourself every day. Our bathroom is a hygienic portable trekking toilet or sometimes bush toilet.
Food
Your food is prepaid in the bush by Visit Natives's professional chef. Tasty African food is made of traditional and fresh local ingredients. If you have a special diet, let us know in advance. We are happy to cater to all kinds of different diets.
You have safe filtered drinking water at all times. We also serve coffee, tea, sodas, and other local drinks. We avoid using plastic water bottles to conserve nature.
Price
Contact us for price details.
The price includes the following:
- Pick up and return from JRO Airport or Arusha
- Private transport
- Entrance fees to Lake Eyasi
- Accommodation in a single share tent (including camping supplies)
- Food and drinks
- All the programs mentioned in the itinerary
Impact
Our unique trips are managed and guided by the indigenous Maasai, Datoga and Hadzabe hosts. They get the economic benefit and fair salary for hosting you in their home.
Also, we purchase a medical cover for one family most in need per each booking to make sure that your stay benefits the broader community as well. When the family receives the medical cover, they have access to medical services, including free medication.