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Africa Guide - Tanzania
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Top 10 reasons to visit Tanzania in Africa
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Tell us about your African experience in
Tanzania - write a Tanzania travel story or review
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Tanzania - People & Language
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In Tanzania, a land of superb landscapes and spectacular wildlife, another attraction stands equally tall: the people. Tanzania's people are among the most welcoming and approachable on earth, with a range of fascinating cultures ready to be shared with visitors.
From the Chagga of the slopes of Kilimanjaro to the now world-famous Maasai, a cultural excursion or a longer stay among local people is likely to become one of the most rewarding experiences of any holiday in Tanzania. In addition, many local areas run their own cultural programs for visitors, bringing income directly to the community and giving the people the chance to show their lifestyle to the outside world on their own terms. Cultural tourism programs are beneficial to everyone: the visiting guests get a unique and unforgettable experience, the local people generate income and improve their standard of living, and both parties gain a valuable understanding of another culture which will last long after the visitors have returned home..
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Some regions where interaction with local communities include:
Lake Eyasi: The lake region is home to some of the last hunter-gatherers in Africa: the Hadzabe Bushmen, have made the area around Lake Eyasi their longtime hunting grounds. Day-trips or longer safaris with the Hadzabe Bushmen give visitors a chance to experience a way of life that has long since vanished elsewhere on the planet. Morning hunts with the Hadzabe warriors, armed with bows and arrows, offer a fascinating glimpse into an ancient way of life. Honey gathering, walks to find traditional healing plants and food, and traditional dances are all part of the Hadzabe cultural tourism experience.
Mount Kilimanjaro: why not combine a hike up the world's most impressive mountain with a visit to its people, the historically progressive Chagga?
Maasaailand: See how the Maasai, among the last of the world's pastoral peoples, are adapting to the 21s century - in their own way and on their own time. Visit Engaruka, the lost city in the shadow of the Great Rift Valley, where Maasai mix irrigation, farming and traditional herding. In Mkuru, near Arusha National Park, short camel treks with local Maasai give visitors a glimpse into nomadic culture, as they climb the nearby Ol Donyo Landaree.
Mount Meru: Only minutes in any direction from bustling Arusha are spots that look and feel as they did decades ago. But everywhere, too, is transition as the Waarusha and Wameru peoples adapt tradition to progress and science. Visitors can meet a traditional healer, learn about animal husbandry and agriculture, or buy carvings and foodstuffs from local handicraft cooperatives or women's businesses.
The Usambaras: Africa's Switzerland, a hiker's paradise, with dozens of varied treks from half a day to a week. The stunning mountainous district of Lushoto was home to one of Tanzania's great historical kingdoms.
The two main languages in Tanzania are Swahili and English. Swahili is the national language while English is the official one. Swahili is more widely spoken in Tanzania. Tanzanians also do speak various other indigenous languages.
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