Tribal Expeditions

OWST

Single and multi-day journeys to interact with the famous indigenous tribal cultures within Tanzania.

All expeditions include an interpreter/ guide, transport and food costs.

Meru Tribe Visit
Meet the original inhabitants of the 2nd highest mountain in Tanzania.
            Visit a Meru school and art center
            Stroll to a nearby waterfall
            Learn how to traditionally shade grow and grind coffee
            Taste local cuisine
            Enjoy traditional song and dance

Maasai Boma Overnight
Experience the life of the most iconic warrior tribe of East Africa.
            Help tend and milk cows and goats
            Learn how to use local plants in traditional remedies
            Make colorful beaded jewelry
            Roast goat over an open fire
            Enjoy Maasai song and dance
            Sleep in a tent or traditional mud hut

Lake Eyasi Bushmen and Tatoga Encounter
Try your hand at the traditional trades of the residents of the foothills of the Rift Valley.
            Walk with the Bushmen on a sunrise hunting trip
            Be taught to shoot a bow and arrow
            Observe Tatoga metal jewelry casting
            Learn about Tatoga witchcraft
            Enjoy sunset walk along Lake Eyasi
            Sleep in tent

Longer and custom expeditions can be arranged.

We strive to share all the fascinating aspects of Tanzanian culture with our guests in a way that is respectful, fair, and non-exploitive of the local people. For that reason we ask our guests to view their cultural excursions as interactive experiences where tourists and local people can learn from and enrich each other.