Kenya is renowned for its wealth of wildlife, the sweeping plains of the Maasai Mara, and its white sand beaches. But look beyond these stereotypes, glorious though they are, and one can find a diverse kaleidoscope of ethnicities and tribal groups, far removed from the tourist trail and virtually unchanged for generations. Engaging with new cultures and traditions is one of the essential aspects of our trips. Immersive, energizing, enriching experiences make it even more profound, life-changing, and meaningful, opening a new window into exploring the diverse African continent. As the world continues to be more and more globalized it is becoming increasingly important to safeguard and honor our culture and heritage especially for Indigenous communities as they face new challenges in a changing world constantly pushing them towards conformity to fit into the modern society rather than maintaining and safeguarding their traditions. These traditions such as living customs, performance arts, festive[…]

The Dinka are one of the largest ethnic groups living in South Sudan and they are also known by the name Jieng. In African languages, linguists classify Dinka as a major language in the Nilotic category. They are part of a group of cultures known as the Nilotic peoples. The name Dinka – applied to both the language and its speakers – means “people.” Central to their society are cattle, which form the basis of livelihood and the economy of the Dinka. Like the Nuer and the Maasai, the Dinka are largely pastoral. They migrate regularly in response to the seasons and their agro-pastoral needs, moving herds of cattle to riverine pastures during the dry season, December to April, and back to permanent settlements in savanna forest during the rains. You can often determine what holds the most importance to a culture by the number of words that they[…]