Nomadic Tribe

Disconnect and discover the arid, rocky region of Kaokoland, and embrace the raw culture of a peaceful and pastoralist people. Remote. Isolated. Meet one of the most courteous tribes in Africa. The Himba stand out for their unusual sculptural beauty, enhanced by intricate hairstyles, decorations, and red ocher-rubbed skin.

Journey to the vibrant heart of Mexico to meet the modern day Maya, keeping their time-honored traditions alive against the odds. Explore the origins of the ancient Maya empire renowned for being remarkably ahead of its time, yet even now shrouded in mystery. The empire stretched across Central America leaving behind a legacy of many different types of Maya communities spread out over these lands.

Journey deep into the Omo Valley in Ethiopia, near the border to South Sudan, to discover the beautiful Mursi people. Completely isolated from the rest of the country, you’ll have just the surrounding mountains and the rivers Omo and Mago to keep you company.

Test your endurance against nature’s ceaseless flow. A community of survivors, with their spiritual practices, thrive against the odds. Feed your soul with the Sakha people. Battered by the frosts of Yakutia, where temperatures can reach down to an astounding -40 °C, but never lacking in warmth.

The Komi people come from European Russia’s extreme north. They are indigenous to the Komi Republic and further north, towards the Arctic White Sea.

Limbu means ‘heroes of the hills’ in their native language, so it’s no surprise to discover that they have an affinity for altitude. A journey to one of their villages located 2,500 to 4,000 feet above sea level is sure to be a travel highlight.

The Lun Bawang ethnic group can be found in Central Northern Borneo. Most communities live in the Malaysian state of Sarawak. No matter how far away from home this adventure takes you, the Lun Bawang's renowned hospitality will make you feel part of the community. Soak up their sunny perspective while you take in local traditions and arts.

The Cofan, named after the Cofa Na’e (“Important river”) or Aguarico River, also known as the a’i (“Human”), are the last surviving remnants of the native tribes of the Amazon basin. They live in harmony with the forest, masters and keepers of it’s secrets. Since oil and gold were discovered in their lands almost a century ago, the area has been devastated by western companies and the fragile ecosystem endangered. Today, the Cofan are fighting for their rights to protect their traditional lands and culture.

Voyage across the arid red sand dunes of the Savannah to meet the Kalahari Deserts native people, the San Bushmen who have inhabited the area for approximately 20,000 years. Discover the tribe’s renowned cave art, bringing you closer than ever to a remarkable ancient society.

Challenge your perception of beauty and capture the splendour of the Karo’s tribal makeup. Living along the east banks of the Omo River in southern Ethiopia, you’ll be joining one of the smallest tribes in the region. The Karo’s extraordinary skills in body and face painting makes their artform unique in the world.

Wander under wide open skies with semi-nomadic warriors, retuning the beat of your heart to the natural rhythms of the plains. The Maasai are an egalitarian people, empowered by music, ritual, and family. Their heritage thrives with the strength of the land; the warm earth of North Tanzania.

Transport yourself to awe-inspiring green forests with the Hmong, a people with an incredible history and lineage spanning over China, Vietnam and Laos. Experience their customs and ceremonies that have been passed down through many generations.

Travel to the remote part of West Africa and make your way to Banda Fassi—a town about 750 km from Dakar near the borders of Mali and Guinea. Seek and soak in one of the least known tribes in the world and join the many celebrations of the People of the Happy Valley.

The Aari are blessed with vast and fertile lands in the north of Mago National Park. In fact, they own the largest territory of all local tribes. Expand your mind by experiencing their local customs and history.

Discover one of Ameridian’s main ethnic groups, Mapuche—‘mapu’ meaning ‘of the land’ and ‘che’ meaning ‘people’. The Mapuche are fearless defenders of their territory and traditions; hunting and harvesting their holy lands and praising the spiritual gods through celebrations of music and storytelling.

The rugged mountains and endless plains of Kazakhstan and Mongolia provide an epic setting to meet the Kazakh people. Retreat from the bracing temperatures into the cosy sanctuary of their felt-lined yurt homes—a UNESCO recognised demonstration of the tribe’s creative and engineering skills.

Lean into your inner wildness and allow yourself to explore these colder landscapes, hunting, scavenging and savouring all that it can offer you. In traditional Inuktitut dialect, Inuit translates as ‘the people’. Previously, Inuits were referred to as "Eskimos" which derives from an Algonquian word meaning "Eaters of Raw Flesh". Traditionally this Arctic Native American tribe are known as fishers and hunters. Today they continue this custom, hunting a range of animals from whales to walrus, polar bears to arctic foxes and also more commonly, fish and birds.

Cultivate a new sense of freedom along the Red and Black Rivers of Vietnam. Explore the banks with the White Thai people (Tai Dón or Thái Trắng in Vietnamese), a warm and vibrant community. These incredibly polite and hospitable people will welcome you in. The name White Thai comes from the traditional clothing worn by the women of the tribe.

Venture across the oases and valleys of the Atacama salt basin and Loa River and learn to live off the land like the Atacameños do. The Atacameños are also known as apatamas, alpatamas, kunzas, likan-antai or likanantaí which translates to 'the inhabitants of the land’. For years the communities have made the northwest of Argentina, Chile and Bolivia their homes.

Wander the plains, guarded solemnly by the peaks of the Andes. This is the ancestral home of the remarkable Pehuenche people. The Pehuenche (sometimes Pewenche) get their name from the seed of the monkey puzzle tree, which has been their primary food source for generations.

Indulge in the rolling green landscapes as you discover the fascinating and unique culture of Toraja’s important rituals and beliefs. The Toraja, meaning ‘people of uplands’, live in the lush mountains of South Sulawesi, in the region of Tana Toraja, meaning ‘land of Toraja’.

Hunza or Burusho or Brusho, or Botraj. The name Hunza seems to be of German origin and means "Heaven on earth". The Hunza are a population living in the northern Pakistani valleys of Hunza, Nagar, and Yasin. There are also over 300 Hunza in Srinagar, India.

Awaken your senses on the sun-soaked plains of Africa, where you’ll meet the Samburu community. Escape your daily routine and experience their nomadic lifestyle, as well as their deep connection to the environment and animals that the tribe depends on for survival.

Discover what it truly means to live a life of simplicity as you join the community bound by their strong traditions and beliefs. Step into the abundant Indonesian forest among the Kajang people. Kajang, meaning ‘housed or sheltered’.

The Mosetén are a population of horticulturalists living in the Bolivian lowlands. They are one of the 36 pueblos indígenas recognized by the Plurinational State of Bolivia. Members of this community live in three the departments called Beni, La Paz, and Cochabamba. They are also owners of two areas of protected tribal lands called the Tierras Comunitarias de Origen. Government censuses estimate that there are approximately 8,000 members of the Mosetén tribe (Pueblo Indígena Mosetén). They have close historical connections with the neighboring community called Tsimane, they share the official language and subsistence practices of mixed horticulture, hunting, fishing, and gathering.

The name Tagbanua means "people of the village." The Tagbanua inhabit the central portion of Palawan Island, both the eastern and the western coasts, which lies between Mindoro and Borneo. The higher concentration of population is in the more extensive lowlands to the east of the island's mountain range.

The Naso is also known as Teribe, which means “river of the Grandmother”. They inhabit the mountainous jungle region of north-western Panama for many centuries, however, upon the arrival of the Spanish in the 17th century, their community was decimated. Today, they live along the Teribe River in the La Amistad International Park.

They are a group of wet-rice agriculturalists occupying the mountains in the area of northern Luzon, Philippines. Igorot are any of various ethnic groups in the mountains of this region, all of whom keep their traditional religion and way of life. Some live in the tropical forests of the foothills, but most live in rugged grassland and pine forest zones higher up. They numbered about 1.5 million in the early 21st century and the main identified groups are Bontoc, Ibaloi, Ifugao, Isneg, Kalinga and Kankanaey.

Today the Maldives presents a mixture of different cultures. It is tough to say who or when the first settlers came to the Maldives. Archaeological finds indicate Maldives was inhabited as early as 1500 BC. In other myths and legends, first settlers are estimated to be Indo Aryan civilization. The first settlers were known as "dheyvis” and seems to come from “Kilabanja" in India. The Maldives has been occupied by populations who met here for trading affairs. In the past centuries the Portuguese, Dutch and British have all established governance, until 1965 when the islands obtained full political independence from the British government.

Chin people are the mountainous populations living between the Myanmar (Burma) and the Indian border, in the Chin State. This ethnic group has been one of the most persecuted in the country, and many different tribes identify with this group. They are also known as Zo, which is their original name.

The word Khmu and its different derivation such as Khammu or Khamu mean "real people" or "human being". The Khmu are an ethnic group of Southeast Asia. The majority (90%) live in northern Laos. In Laos, they constitute the largest minority ethnic group covering the eleven per cent of the total population. The Khmu or Khammu are settled on mountain slopes and in upland valleys in the north and central Laos and the north part of Thailand.

They are a Malagasy population originating from the Isaka region (southwestern coast of Madagascar). Together with the Bara and the Betsileo, they are among the Malagasy communities of more African origin. The Sakalava live in a populated area of vast plains and grasslands.

The Mikea is one of the last tribal groups living in Madagascar. This minority group of Malagasy inhabits the Mikea Forest and counts around 1500 members. Their origin is unknown; some theories indicate that they are descendants of the Vazimba indigenous group, others speculate that they are descendants of some Malagasy people which escaped the French invasions by hiding in the forest. Still today, they are considered very mysterious since they are usually very discreet and avoid strangers.

They are one of the oldest native tribes in Indonesia, also named Mentawei or Mentawi. Nowadays, they are estimated to be around 64.000, and they mainly live in Siberut Island. They originally come from the northern island Nias and then settled in Mentawai Islands, close to the western coast of Sumatra. They have always lived isolated until in XVII century Dutch arrived. They are also known as "Flower people" because of their connection with nature. Mentawai people used to inhabit in the coastal and rainforest environment, but recently the central government started a relocation plan trying to assimilate indigenous culture.

Tay people are the second largest ethnic group in Vietnam. Communities can be found all around the country; however, most of them inhabit the northern territories, where the soil is more fertile for agriculture. Because of historical reasons, going back to 1000 years ago, Tay people are very well respected by the Vietnamese, with they share many cultural characteristics, and they contributed to the war against the Tong dynasty from China.

Discover a richness of life within the ancient Kathmandu valley in Nepal. Here reside the Newari. Newari or Newa translates as “Inhabitant of Nepal” and was first found as an inscription that dates back to 1654.

Kreung, as Brao and Kavet living in the same are, are minority indigenous tribes inhabiting the northeastern Cambodian province of Ratanakiri and adjacent Laos.

The Kuna people, also Cuna and Guna, refer to themselves as Dule or Tule, meaning "People "in Kuna language. The Gunas live mostly in the San Blas Islands, in north-east Panama, where they own three politically autonomous comarcas, sort of reservations, the Guna Yala , Madugandí and Wargandí. Some migrated to the country's main cities and others live in Colombia. In total, there are around 60.000 Gunas in the world.

Ngäbe – Ngobe or Ngöbe, previously known as Guaymí, means "people" in Ngäbere language. The Ngäbe inhabit the region Ngäbe-Bugle in the Western Panama provinces of Veraguas, Chiriquí and Bocas del Toro. Their land is around 6,000 square kilometers. Most Ngäbe live below the poverty level, and many choose to live isolated from the rest of the world. Many communities can be found in Costa Rica as well. They are divided into two large groups: those of the coastal lands on the Atlantic Ocean and those of the tropical forests of Veraguas and Chiriqui. They are the most numerous indigenous group in Panama.

Bedouin, in Arabic Badawi and plural Badw, are nomadic peoples from the deserts of the Middle East, especially Saudi Arabia, North Africa, UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait and Jordan.