The
only place in Tanzania where you will experience true Sukuma
people culture. The Sukuma occupy a large area from Lake
Victoria, through Mwanza, Shinyanga and Tabora regions. They
are termed as the largest tribe in East Africa, population
of about 5 million people.
Serengeti
Cultural Centre organizes various activities annually to
enable tourists experience first hand Sukuma culture.
·
The
Rhythmic fishing at the nearby Lake Victoria (kokoro).
·
Fore-telling
of ones future by the resident traditional healer (mfumu).
·
The
annual Serengeti Sukuma Flowers Festival (Bulabo).
Here all the famous traditional healers and dancers come
together to determine the best among them.
·
Sukuma
Energetic Snake Dances (gobogobo).
·
Village
Bicycle rides, incorporated with fishing village tour.
·
Traditional
animal tour. Get the chance to see all types of farm animals
kept by the Sukuma people. This could be the only chance to
sample traditional food, and experience true village life.
·
Sukuma
dances are available daily, with prior bookings (at least 24
hrs before).
·
At
the Cultural Centre you will also see the Sukuma Royal
Drums, or be able to stay overnight in one of the
traditional styled huts.
·
You
will also have the only chance in Tanzania to purchase TRULY
TRADITIONAL ARTIFACTS from the resident traditional healer.
To
make a reservation for any of these dances or occasions
contact SECUCE on the address below.
Mrs
Maggie Mlengeya (Managing Director)
Email:
serengetiso@yahoo.com
Tel
255-27-253 7095 OR Cell
255-748-40 6996
Or
Rafiki
Africa, New Mwanza Hotel.
Tel
255-28- 49040 OR Cell
255-748- 32 1180
Email:
rafikiafrika@yahoo.com
Or
Kirstin
Lightfoot,
567
SE Shoemaker Place, Pullman,
WA 99163, USA.
Tel
509-339-24-9, Email: kirstin@vetmed.wsu.edu
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