United Republic of Tanzania

Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture
Tanzania Cultural Heritage Management System
Documentation • Preservation • Promotion

Tanzanian Tribes

Discover the diverse cultures and traditions of Tanzania's ethnic groups.

Quick Facts
  • 6 verified tribes
  • 9 ethnic classifications
  • Distributed across all regions of Tanzania

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Chagga
Wachagga

Highland Bantu

The Chagga (Wachagga) are a Bantu ethnic group from Kilimanjaro Region of Tanzania. They are the third largest ethnic gr...

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Iraqw
Wairaqw

Cushitic

The Iraqw are a Cushitic ethnic group inhabiting the Arusha and Manyara regions of Tanzania, concentrated in the Mbulu H...

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Maasai
Wamasai

Plains Nilotic

The Maasai are a Nilotic ethnic group inhabiting northern, central and southern Kenya and northern Tanzania. They are am...

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Pare
Wapare

Highland Bantu

The Pare are a Bantu ethnic group living in the Pare Mountains of northern Tanzania.

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Sukuma
Wasukuma

Lake Bantu

The Sukuma are a Bantu ethnic group inhabiting the southeastern African Great Lakes region. They are the largest ethnic ...

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Zaramo
Wazaramo

Coastal Bantu

The Zaramo are a Bantu ethnic group native to the coastal region of Tanzania, particularly in the Dar es Salaam and Pwan...

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