We spent a whole day with the Samburu tribe, a semi-nomadic community with a rich pastoralist culture, living in a semi-arid region near Archer’s Post. We hired a chief from one village who spoke fluent English as our guide (1,000 KES) and drove and walked through several villages (📷2,000 KES per village). Samburu are known for their vibrant traditions, unique beadwork, traditional dress, and communal lifestyle centred on livestock, which they move seasonally in search of pasture and water.
They live in close-knit family units called manyattas (traditional huts) within settlements. Decision-making is a communal process, with elders holding significant authority. Samburu culture is rich in tradition, with music, dance, and ceremonies integral to their lives. They are known for their distinctive and colourful traditional attire, which often includes red cloth, white sashes, and intricate beadwork. They have a deep understanding of their environment and have developed ways to survive in the harsh, semi-arid landscape.
