12 Days Filming the Maasai tribe, Hadzabe tribe & Datoga tribe
Duration
Tour Type
Explore Tours
Filming trip to Tanzania to document the culture and way of life of the Maasai, Hadzabe, and Datoga tribes.
The Maasai tribe is one of the most well-known tribes in Tanzania, and they are known for their distinctive clothing, jewelry, and skill as cattle herders. Spending 3 days with them will give you a chance to learn more about their culture and way of life, as well as document their daily activities.
The Hadzabe tribe is one of the last remaining hunter-gatherer tribes in Tanzania, and they live in the northern part of the country. Spending 7 days with them will give you a chance to observe their traditional hunting and gathering techniques, as well as document their unique way of life.
The Datoga tribe is a pastoralist tribe that is known for their skill in handcrafting and cattle keeping. Spending 2 days with them will give you a chance to learn more about their traditional techniques for creating handcrafted items and to document their way of life.
Overall, your trip sounds like a great opportunity to learn about and document the rich cultural heritage of these three tribes in Tanzania.
Included/Exclude
- Park fees(For non-residents)
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(Tipping guideline US$15.00 pp per day)
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Tour Amenities
Tour Plan
- Meet and greet with local fixer
- Briefing on the filming schedule and logistics
- Equipment check and preparation
- Travel to the Maasai village
- Meet the village elders and discuss the filming plan
- Capture footage of the tribe's daily life and culture, including their traditional dances, crafts, and livestock herding
- Continue filming the Maasai tribe
- Interview Maasai tribe members about their customs, beliefs, and challenges
- Capture more footage of their daily life and cultural practices
- Drive to Lake Eyasi, the home of the Hadzabe tribe
- Check in at the lodge and meet with local guides and interpreters
- Early morning wake-up call and departure for the Hadzabe village
- Observe and film the Hadzabe's hunting and gathering techniques, including their use of bows and arrows, and digging sticks
- Continue filming the Hadzabe tribe
- Interview Hadzabe tribe members about their way of life and the challenges they face in preserving their culture
- Attend a traditional Hadzabe dance ceremony
- Capture more footage of the tribe's daily life and cultural practices
- Drive to the Datoga village
- Meet with the village leaders and discuss the filming plan
- Film the Datoga tribe's blacksmiths as they work on various metal tools, including spears, knives, and bracelets
- Observe and film the tribe's livestock rearing practices, including their use of cow and goat milk, hides, and meat
- Continue filming the Datoga tribe
- Interview Datoga tribe members about their customs, beliefs, and challenges
- Capture more footage of their daily life and cultural practices
- Drive back to Arusha
- Review footage and equipment
- Celebrate the successful completion of the filming expedition
- Depart from Arusha for your next destination
- Review your footage and plan for post-production editing and distribution.
