Do you remember it? Kgathi or kgati was also another popular game girls and boys played. Played using a skipping rope, kgathi required two players to swing the rope from each opposite end, while the third player jumps in a variety of ways — sometimes even singing in unison. If you got tangled, the next player took centre stage and jumped while you swing in their place.
These were fun times indeed! Did you play kgathi in your younger years? Umgusha was another favourite in the streets.
Who knew that such fun could be had from an old pair of stockings? The game required at least 3 players, unless you were as creative as some of us and used the poles outside your home, as stands. Does reading these also make you feel like revisiting your childhood? There were many variations to this one. The Kalenjin come from Kenya and are known to be physically fit and strong. The most famous runners have been Kalenjin and have had notable accomplishments both nationally, and internationally.
During the later years, this tribe became known as a conqueror. The Chagga are from Tanzania and are attributed as being the first tribe to accept Christianity.
This embrace of Christianity occurred during Colonial Times. The Chagga ultimately were the recipients of healthcare that was of a more enhanced nature as well as better education for children.
Wow, what a journey that was, wouldn't you agree? With modern-day life encompassing every second of our time, it's hard but necessary to take a second back and reflect on the tribal way of life. Not too long ago our ancestors were all living in tribes, and we didn't have these skyscrapers around.
Were we better off than or are we better off now, what do you think? Close menu. African Art. Featured Collection. Contemporary Art. Photography Art. Collage Art. Fabric Art. Bolga Handwoven Baskets. Home Decor Baskets. Cushions and Pillows. Big Belly Baskets. Coffee Mugs. Here are a few tips on local etiquette and culture to help you on your way.
Traditional Maasai village tourists. Speak to one of our African Budget Safari experts for help planning your African trip and cultural experiences. African tribes and cultures. Nestled on the outskirts of Marloth National Park in the Western Cape of South Africa, Andrew can be found walking and swimming in the natural beauty of the Langeburg mountain range.
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Largely because Africa is such a massive place. Find out more about the most fascinating African tribes and traditional African cultures in this post, along with recommended cultural tours in Africa.
Colonized and pillaged for more than years, Africa is a rich and diverse place. Maasai driving cattle into the ngorongoro crater Maasinta, the first Maasai, received a gift of cattle from Ngai — the sky god - who lowered them to earth on a leather thong. Famous Masai Mara in Kenya Amongst the most famous Maasai traditions are the jumping dance, the wearing of colorful shuka, spitting, and the drinking of blood. The famous maasai jumping dance 'adumu' The vibrant colored cloth worn by the Maasai is known as shuka.
In addition to these qualities, it also protects the Maasai from wild animals. Unforgiving namibia home of the himba Life for the Himba revolves around the holy fire called Okuruwo. Himba children with traditional hairstyles The Himba are a nomadic African tribe and traditionally travel from waterhole to waterhole tending their cattle and goats.
Himba tribe hairstyling Interestingly, the traditional clan structure of the Himba is bilateral — evident in only a handful of traditional peoples around the world. Traditional Himba hairstyle The most distinctive characteristic of the Himba is its unique adornment. Hairstyles signify status, age, and social standing. Himba African tribe in Namibia The red ochre body paint of the Himba — called otijze — is made from butter, animal fat, and a naturally occurring earth pigment that contains iron oxide.
Find the Himba fascinating? You can meet these traditional people in Namibia and experience their vanishing way of life Over time, the Zulu developed a fearsome reputation that is still evident today. Modern Zulu culture, Africa The Zulus of today are modern and progressive. Zulu traditional African crafts The Zulu, while predominantly Christian, have retained the belief in their supreme being, Unkulunkulu, who is the creator of all life.
Traditional Zulu homestead in South Africa The Zulu are also renowned for their skilled craftsmanship from earthenware pottery to weaving but most notably their beadwork.
The patterns and colors have meaning. Zulu culture, Kwa-Zulu Natal in South Africa Each color comes replete with the duality of life and has both a negative and a positive connotation. Zulu traditional African beadwork The Zulu nation is a proud one. Come, treat yourself to an invigorating cultural experience and visit the traditional Zulu people in South Africa Today, the survival of the San and their way of life hangs precariously in the balance.
Traditional San bushman dwelling Traditionally, the San people were hunter-gatherers who lived off the land, roaming vast tracts of bushveld all over southern Africa. Today, they are restricted to small clusters around the Makgadikgadi Pan. Kgalagadi gemsbok The Bushmen were the great artists of southern Africa and their charming rock art — dating back thousands of years — can be found in caves and rock overhangs all over the country.
Traditional Bushmen painting For many years it was believed that the paintings were merely representations of everyday life, and it is from caves in the Drakensberg Mountains that we know the area was once home to leopard, eland, and elephant which are now extinct in the area. San Bushmen tribe, Southern Africa The magical trance dance is integral to the customs and beliefs of the Bushman. Meeting genuine San descendants is a rare cultural encounter worth traveling for, as is gazing upon their distinctive artworks.
See for yourself Traditional Ndebele women of South Africa In traditional Ndebele society, illness is believed to be caused by spells or curses. Ndebele African beadwork, South Africa For their initiation rites, Ndebele girls must wear an array of colorful beaded hoops or izigolwan around their limbs, waist, and neck.
Ndebele tribal woman, South Africa To emphasize the importance of this occasion, relatives and friends gather during the initiation period. South Africa traditional culture While traditional designs made use of earth-ochres and muted dyes, modern Ndebele designers use a much more vibrant and vivid palette. Don't just read about rich African cultures - come and experience them on an easy, safe, and affordable safari tour!
Samburu tribe in Africa Pastoralists, the Samburu raise primarily cattle but also keep other livestock like goats, sheep, and even camels. Colourful Samburu culture in Kenya The Samburu are renowned for their colorful clothing and their unique social structure.
Traditional Samburu girl, Kenya What sets the Samburu apart, however, is their gerontocracy. The Samburu is one of the few African tribes that still live according to old traditions and customs, which makes visiting them unique and interesting.
Journey to this remote tribe of northern Kenya to meet the Samburu and see how tradition endures Look before you leap. Be conscious of the fact that you are a guest in someone else's country, province, and home. Be mindful of them and their traditional customs, ask questions, and don't assume anything. Often taking pictures is fine but it doesn't hurt to ask first, taking the time to check will make you a welcome guest wherever you go. When in Rome A double dose of flexibility and patience will go a long way.
Sing your heart out, dance the dance, allow yourself to be lead on a beautiful journey. If you are not sure what to do, smile. Smiling is a universal language of goodwill, use it liberally and use it well.
There will be uncomfortable travel, bad food, tiredness, and many other less than desirable situations, these are inevitable, what we can choose is what we give to the world and the cultures we visit, so smile at the driver, at your host, at the women, the children, the shopkeepers, and the passers-by. Be in time, not on time. In Africa, it is more important to be in the moment than to count the seconds on the clock.
People in the present are more valuable than appointments in the future. Focus less on the timetable and more on the people you are with, Africa's people are really what makes it such an amazing place and it is well worth taking the time to be with them. Our team is based in South Africa and has traveled and worked all over Africa. So, we know how to help you get the most out of your travels in Africa. Private Group? Find Out More Here! Places Mentioned in this Post 1.
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