Tanzanian cultural experiences
Cultural experiences in Tanzania
Tanzania offers many contrasting African cultural experiences. With a population of around 50 million, the majority of whom are living in rural areas; it’s possible to interact with a wide variety of people. Tanzania offers real insights into many different cultures, backgrounds and religions.
Across Tanzania the cultural groups and traditional practices differ greatly. A few examples of these contrasting groups are the iconic Maasai people who live mostly in northern Tanzania, the largely Muslim population of Zanzibar (see our comments on cultural experiences in Zanzibar), and the wa Meru people who settled at the base of Mount Meru hundreds of years ago, to name but a few.
Lemon Grass Beach Holiday
Enjoy undisturbed leisure at the Mafia Archipalego’s lesser visited Chole and Mafia Islands. Two charming, elegant lodges provide opportunity for total relaxation as well as a range of activities.
Chole Mjini
Chole Mjini was built to benefit its local community, with local people helping to build the lodge. It is a great place to visit if you value being able to interact with village life. Don’t miss the walking tour of the village.
Chimpanzee Fly-in Safari
Combining two of the remotest parks in Tanzania, this safari can deliver extraordinary wildlife viewing in Katavi, and East Africa’s best chimp treks, on the shores of Lake Tanganyika.
Greystoke Mahale
Guests can visit the local village and school with a member of staff from Greystoke Mahale.
Spotted Hyena Fly-in Safari
Stay in one of the Selous’s best safari camps before experiencing a truly authentic tented camp in Ruaha. Remote locations, superb guiding and a range of activities await guests during this comfortable fly-in safari.
Kigelia Camp
Guests take a half day visit out of the park to Tungamalenga Village, where the Nomad Trust supports the local school and clinic with basic educational and medical supplies, as well as outreach programs.
Crowned Hornbill Guided Safari
Explore Tanzania’s renowned northern circuit with a private guide during this driven safari. Stay in three well-positioned and economical lodges that provide fast access to fantastic wildlife viewing and cultural visits to local communities.
Rhotia Valley Ttd. Lodge
Rhotia Valley Tented Lodge has had a noticeably positive impact on the local community through its establishment of a nearby children’s home – and guests can see this work first-hand.
Flufftail Guided Safari
Stay in three uniquely special camps as you safari across the Ngorongoro Crater and iconic Serengeti Plains with your private guide and 4WD vehicle: a trip of comfort and autonomy, filled with excellent wildlife.
The Highlands
The Highlands has a close relationship with the local community, and guests may visit with a staff member to learn about the culture. This is a very genuine visit and not a working ‘tourist’ village.
Fringe-eared Oryx Fly-in Safari
Stay in three superbly positioned camps during this exploration of Tanzania’s famous Northern circuit. Excellent views over the surrounding area, remoter locations and game-rich habitat make for an exciting and varied safari experience.
Entamanu Ngorongoro
Entamanu has developed a very strong, sustainable relationship with the local community, provide genuine insights into Maasai life for guests whilst not degrading the traditional culture of Tanzania in favour of tourism.
Tinkerbird Fly-in Safari
Explore Tanzania’s famous northern circuit with safari in Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and the Serengeti National Park. Four smart sister camps offer a high level of care, first-class guiding and wide range of activities.
The Highlands
The Highlands has a close relationship with the local community, and guests may visit with a staff member to learn about the culture. This is a very genuine visit and not a working ‘tourist’ village.
Marabou Stork Fly-in Safari
Four luxurious camps enable exploration of Tanzania’s north and southern regions. With a range of land and water-based activities available throughout, decidedly comfortable accommodation and applicable long-stay discounts, this adventurous safari is excellent value.
The Highlands
The Highlands has a close relationship with the local community, and guests may visit with a staff member to learn about the culture. This is a very genuine visit and not a working ‘tourist’ village.
Gorillas and Serengeti Safari
Combine three iconic experiences – Rwanda’s gorillas, and the Serengeti plains and awe-inspiring Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania.
Mountain Gorilla View
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge has strong ties with the surrounding communities and supports a local ‘Intore’ dance troop who perform at the lodge each afternoon. The word ‘Intore’ means warrior and bands of sisal on headbands portray dancers as fearsome lions.
Gorillas and migration
This luxury safari combines two iconic wildlife experiences, firstly trekking the mountain gorillas in Rwanda, then flying to the northern Serengeti in search of the wildebeest migration and spectacular river crossings.
Bisate Lodge
Bisate works very closely with the local community and complimentary village walks are offered to all guests, this is a good way to get a feel for the rural way of life in Rwanda. Many of the staff come from the local area and Bisate has invested in a number of community projects.