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The tribe has been successful in maintaining their culture and traditional way of life, not least because Kunene is in a remote and desolate part of Namibia.Ĭentral to the Himba’s culture is Okuruwo, the holy fire which symbolizes their connection to their ancestors, who are in direct communication with Mukuru, their god. In north-west Namibia is the Kunene region, home to hunter-gatherers and pastoralists the Himba tribe. They also hunt game using a bow and poisoned arrow, lying in wait overnight at watering holes. Hadza men usually forage individually, feeding themselves and bringing home fruit or honey when they can.

Women forage in larger groups for berries, fruit, and tubers, depending on availability. Much time is spent on foraging and hunting.

The Hadzabe is a relatively egalitarian society, with no governing hierarchy or status differences between individuals, and where children are reared cooperatively. These efforts have largely failed, and the Hadza pursue the same way of life today their ancestors have for hundreds of years. Since first European contact in the late 19th century and then through various independent Tanzanian administrations there have been attempts to settle the Hadza. The Hadzabe of Tanzania is a tribe of hunter-gatherers living in north-central Tanzania, and perhaps the last true nomadic tribe in East Africa. Hadzabe man hunting with a bow and arrow. As a result, some tribes have died out, some have joined together, or been split, and some new African tribes even been formed due to the continent’s colonization. Colonial powers took little notice of tribes and tribal areas when they drew up the new national borders, resulting in current day countries that in many cases bear no resemblance to tribal lands. With over 300 years of colonization in recent African history, the continent’s population and cultures have been marked by immense change. In South Africa – the Rainbow Nation – Africa’s diversity is reflected in the constitution, with the recognition of 11 official languages! Much of the African population belongs to one of the estimated 3,000 tribes, each with their own dialect and culture.

The African continent has 54 countries and around 1.3 billion people. This is to miss out on a big part of what makes Africa such a unique continent, and special place to visit. When visiting Africa for a safari it can be easy to complete your trip without actually experiencing anything of the local cultures or customs outside your safari lodge. There are an estimated 3,000 African tribes spread across the continent… but what is a tribe, and which are the most well known and iconic tribes in Africa?