CULTURAL EXPERIENCES

The best way to experience Africa's true colors, life and energy is to spend time with her people and to learn about the rich cultures and traditions. From the San Bushmen of the Kalahari Desert in Botswana, the Himbas of northern Namibia, the Samburu and Masai from East Africa and the Ba'aka of the Central African Rain Forests, each of Africa's cultures is rich in history, color and traditions and spending time with them is a humbling experience. 

Often the people of Africa are overlooked when planning a safari, but often it is the people that make Africa so special and it is often interactions with warm, genuine people that create the best African Safari memories. You don't have to go far in Africa to find genuine smiles and laughter as kids come to meet you and show you their part of the world. It is often this warmth and genuineness that makes a safari to Africa so special and memorable. 

The Himba people of Northern Namibia live a semi-nomadic lifestyle, herding their sheep, goats and cattle through the harsh deserts and mountains of Koakaland and Damaraland. The Himba women are most famous for covering their bodies and hair with a red paste made from butterfat and ochre. This is done to protect them from the harsh dry desert environment. 

The Samburu people of Kenya are a sub tribe of the Masai and are extremely proud of their culture and traditions. 

We don't do Voluntourism, but we ensure we only work with camps and lodges that have strong community and conservation values as this is the only way we can really conserve Africa's wildlife, wilderness and communities. If you would like to get involved, we can look at a few options for donations, and then include a visit to these projects during your visit. 

The Best African Cultural Experiences

Himba
​Namibia

The Himba tribes are a semi-nomadic tribe that live in the harsh deserts of northern Namibia. They are instantly recognizable with their ochre red skin and braided hair. 

Samburu
​Kenya

The Samburu are a proud people living a semi-nomadic lifestyle in the arid regions of northern Kenya. There are a few places left where you can get a truly authentic Samburu experience. 

Hadzabe
​Tanzania

The Hadzabe are some of the last remaining hunter-gatherer tribes left in the world. Living a completely traditional lifestyle in northern Tanzania, there are only about 1,300 Hadzabe left.

Maasai
​Kenya & Tanzania

Probably some of themost famous of Africa's tradtional tribes, the Maasai occupy pastoral land in Northern Tanzania and Southern Kenya. Recognized by their bright colourful clothing and bright bead work, the Maasai are a common sight during a safari to Kenya and Tanzania.

San Bushmen
​Botswana

The San Bushmen are considered to be some of the earliest hunter-gatherers in Southern Africa, living off the land in the Kalahari Desert. They have a rich culture and incredible knowledge of the natural world. Spending time with the San Bushmen is a privilege. 

Ba'Aka
Central African Republic

The Ba'Aka are a semi-nomadic pygmy living in the forests of the Central African Republic. Using nets to catch small animals, they head out daily to try and hunt as well as forage for vegetables and other berries or animals they can find.