8 Days Sukuma and Wataturu Tribes Culture experience let’s you experience over 120 resident different tribes, there is plenty of local history and color to be found in all areas of Tanzania.
Tanzania’s people are among the most welcoming and approachable on earth with diverse and unique cultures ready to be shared with visitors. It is a rewarding experience to leave your 4X4 vehicle behind and walk through scenic local resident villages with the greatest Cultural landscapes in Africa
What to expect
Duration: 8 Days, 7 Nights
Activities: Game drive, Cultural Tours, Walking safari, Bird watching, Bush dinner
Optional activities: Balloon Safaris
Available Guide language: English, Chinese & French
Tour Summary
Day 1
ARRIVE IN TANZANIA
Accommodation: Africa Safari Camp
Meal Plan: Dinner
Day 2
Arusha – Mto Wa Mbu
Accommodation: Africa Safari Camps
Meal Plan: FULL BOARD
Day 3
Mto Wa Mbu – Tabora
Accommodation: Camping
Meal Plan: FULL BOARD
Day 4
Full Day Wataturu Cultural Experience
Accommodation: Camping
Meal Plan: FULL BOARD
Day 5
Tabora – Shinyanga Region
Accommodation: Camping
Meal Plan: FULL BOARD
Day 6
Full day Sukuma Culture Experience
Accommodation: Camping
Meal Plan: FULL BOARD
Day 7
Shinyanga to Mwanza
Accommodation: Camping
Meal Plan: FULL BOARD
Day 8
Airport Transfer Back Home
Accommodation: N/A
Meal Plan: HALF BOARD
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Day by day
Day 1: ARRIVE IN TANZANIA
You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your hotel in ARUSHA town, where you will relax and rest after a long flight; you will also have dinner and overnight
Destination Arusha
Accommodation Africa Safari Camp | Dinner
Day 2: ARUSHA - MTO WA MBU
On this day after your breakfast you will drive to Mto wa Mbu, Bustling with a variety of cultures from around Tanzania, the little town of Mto Wa Mbu lies at the entrance to Lake Manyara National Park. A local agricultural hub, the town is famous for its crops of rice and the distinctive red bananas that Tanzania is known for. A half-day tour of the town in the company of a local guide gives travelers the opportunity to interact with local farmers, as well as artisans, craftsmen and painters. A sampling of the local banana beer adds a unique taste of local flavor. And later after your traditional lunch you will visit a Maasai boma and see the lifestyle of this legendary tribe up-close. Along with a guided tour of the boma and an introduction to the local Maasai population. Later drive back to your lodge for dinner and overnight
Destination Mto Wa Mbu
Accommodation Africa Safari Camp | Dinner
Day 3: MTO WA MBU - TABORA
On this day after your amazing breakfast you will drive to Tabora Region with your packed lunch you will arrive in Wataturu Area in the afternoon , here you will set your tents , then later enjoy some walking in the village while interacting with tribes men as your chef prepares dinner for you
Destination Tabora
Accommodation Camping | Dinner
Day 4: FULL DAY WATATURU TRIBE VISIT
On this day you will have a full day experience with Wataturu people, Wataturu is a tribe that lives in the central part of Tanzania, they are skilled pastoralist and their tradition is still alive and very interesting to be among them to learn and experience about them.
Destination Tabora
Day 5: TABORA - SHINYANGA REGION
On this day after your breakfast you will pack your things and start driving to the Sukuma Land, Sukuma, and The Sukuma live in northwestern Tanzania on or near the southern shores of Lake Victoria, and the territory has been divided into nine administrative districts of the Mwanza and Shinyanga Region. The northern area of their residence is in the famous Serengeti Plain. Sukuma families have migrated southward, into the Rukwa area too, We will drive into the interior of the region to meet the pure Sukuma tribemen as our aim is to enjoy uniqueness and authenticity of these beautiful tribe, upon your arrival you will set your tents as usual, then enjoy some walking around the village while interacting with the tribe members as your chef prepares a wonderful meal, later you will come to enjoy dinner and overnight
Destination Shinyanga
Day 6 : FULL DAY SUKUMA TRIBE EXPERIENCE
On this day after breakfast you will enjoy this beautiful tribe by interacting with tribe members from they way they live, sometimes try to eat some of their traditional food, be among them and enjoy their traditional dances.
Destination Shinyanga
Day 7: SHINYANGA - MWANZA
On this day earlier in the morning you will pack you things and drive to Mwanza spend on lake Victoria, Lake Victoria is the largest lake in Africa and second largest fresh water lake in the world, you will have dinner and overnight there.
Destination Mwanza
Day 8: AIRPORT TRANSFER FLY BACK HOME
Fly Back Home Marking the end to your 8 Days Sukuma and Wataturu Tribes Culture experience
This is an ideal way to cut down the costs as travelers in the group share the expenses on fuel, guides, etc. and at the same time share the experience with new friends.