An Insight into The Unique Hadzabe Tribe from Tanzania Safaris

Living in small groups, dotted around the Serengeti Plateau and Lake Eyasi in the East African nation of Tanzania are the people of the Hadza tribe. With a small population of fewer than 1000 people, this tribe is considered to be the only real hunter-gathers left on earth. Not only that, despite all the external interference and efforts made over the last two hundred years. To introduce these people to modern ways of human living i.e., agriculture and religions namely Christianity. A majority of the Hadza population still prefers to live their life the traditional way. In the absence of any fixed housing, managed round-the-year food supplies, a modern-day technique of timekeeping and any other belongings. In this blog, you will learn in detail about these people so that you can get the best out of your Tanzania safaris.

Hadza People Are Genetically Distinct from Human Population

To begin with, the Hadza people are believed to be living in their present territory for nearly 10,000 years as of now. Additionally, several genetic studies conducted over the past few years have concluded. That Hadza has no genetic relation to any part of the human population living on present-day earth. Hence making them an extremely rare human race. Furthermore, their language has no prior connection to any of the languages known to humanity. 

Also, their contact with the outside world whether it be other tribes or foreigners has been mostly hostile. As a result of which they have been successful to retain their relative anonymity along with maintaining resistance to modern ways of human life. All these facts make Tanzania safaris or safaris in Tanzania a lot more fascinating. Smiles Cars ensures that all its clients get to interact with Hadza people when on tour with them. 

Various Points That Make Hadza Unique 

1. Lives in Small Groups Of 20-30 Individuals 

As we have already shared above, Hadza people live in small groups, where one group comprises 20-30 individuals at max. Except for berry season when a lot of groups come along to hunt for berries. Furthermore, the Hadza people have no governing hierarchy. As they resolve all their conflicts amicably. Like the offending party migrating to another group of his own will. 

Not only that, Hadza people practise the concept of cooperation when it comes to child raising. With all the members of the group looking after each other’s children. This concept of childcare mesmerises a lot of to-be mothers who are on Tanzania safaris. And Arusha Car Rental makes the best of its efforts to guarantee that visiting pregnant ladies get an experience of a lifetime. 

2. A Fascination for Both Scientists and Doctors

What's more, all thanks to their hunter-gatherer diet and the diversity and seasonality of the foods they eat. Hadza people have attracted the attention of both doctors and the scientific community. As this duo have come across numerous rare health-promoting microbes in their body, that is nowhere to be seen in the western world. In other words, the more microbes an individual has in his body. The more chances he has to become immune to diseases. Along with getting blessed with a healthy and long life at the same time. 

Furthermore, capitalising on these findings doctors have begun work on lessons. That the modern-day human population can learn from the Hadza people. When it comes to having a healthy lifestyle. To say it in simple words, The Hadza, despite having a very conventional way of living, might be preparing the path to a longer life for humanity.

Conclusion  

To sum it up, Tanzania safaris become both an unmissable and unforgettable experience. All thanks to one of its own Hadza tribes. Furthermore, with Smiles Cars people at your service. You will never miss out on the unique cultures and valuable life lessons. That humanity can learn from both the Hadza people and other Tanzanian tribes during their safaris in Tanzania.