Altogether more than 120 ethnic groups and tribes live in Tanzania. The most numerous are Sukuma and Nyamwezi (south of Lake Victoria), Chagga (around Kilimanjaro), Haya (in the north-west of the country) and Makonde (in the south-east on the Mocambique border). The best known, however, are the Maasai - pastoral warriors who try to preserve their almost primitive traditions even in the 21st century. Read more about their culture and traditions in this article .
A tour of Tanzania's national parks allows you to visit these savannah dwellers and their circular villages, which are still built with sticks, mud and cow dung. You will be shown original household items, clothing and beautiful accessories from the Maasai culture. You will also see the structure of their dwellings and of course the rituals with obligatory high jumps, rhythmic dances and singing. Ask your safari manager to include a visit to the Maasai tribe in your itinerary and these exciting details will become a highlight of your African trip.