You are invited to see different cultures and learn about traditions while on safari

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Africa is the world’s oldest inhabited continent and is frequently referred to as the “Mother Continent.” It is also one of the biggest, with over 3,000 indigenous tribes and 54 distinct and distinct countries. In most areas, ancient rituals and beliefs are still followed, and tribal influences are a powerful factor.

Travellers are invited to see different cultures and learn about the traditions through a cultural safari. We can customize your safari to include a variety of these experiences, including those of the Himba in Namibia, the Bushmen in Botswana, the Maasai in East Africa, the Zulu in South Africa, and many more.

These local populations directly benefit from the attentive, culturally informed itineraries that African Family Safaris and Tours has created. The chances are endless, ranging from meeting people and learning about their customs through cultural village excursions to running through the bush with a Maasai warrior and seeing ancient Khoisan rock art in the Cederberg Mountains.

Cultural Safaris in Africa

Renowned East African pastoralists and warriors, the red-clad Maasai are often associated with Africa’s vast grasslands. The Adamu, a jumping dance for men that is done as part of an initiation ritual to demonstrate strength and fitness, and the donning of the vibrant shuka are two of their most well-known customs.

The largest ethnic group in South Africa is the Zulu people. Animal skins and feathers are used in traditional male clothing to denote the wearer’s rank. We owe the idea of Ubuntu, which alludes to the human qualities of compassion and humanity, to them since they are kind, giving, and welcoming.

The northwest part of Namibia is home to the nomadic Himba people. Their characteristic red ochre body paint and intricate hairstyles, which denote age, position, and social standing, help to identify them as hunter-gatherers and pastoralists.

Having inhabited Southern Africa for more than 20,000 years, the San, also known as the Khoisan, are the region’s oldest residents. They are well known for their nomadic way of life, strong bond with the natural world, clicking sound language, and amazing rock art that can be found in caves and rocks all throughout the area and dates back thousands of years.