Giriama Cultural Dance Show and Local Village Tour

Discover a breathtaking piece of Kenyan culture by the Giriama people. This experience, provided by local and calm villagers, will transport you back to the past before civilization altered our lives. Immerse yourself in the rich Giriama culture, from their traditional lifestyle to their vibrant Giriama traditional attire.

Highlights

1. Be mesmerized by hypnotic Giriama cultural dancers and dazzling performances.
2. Enjoy the laughter and create memories that will last a lifetime.
3. Experience the joy of 12 dancers performing in harmony, dressed in Giriama traditional attire.
4. Visit the medicine man and enjoy a village walk.
5. Learn the way of life and customs of the Giriama people.

The Giriama are one of the subtribes of the Mijikenda (9 tribes) people that inhabit the coastal area of Kenya. This is a unique trip to an African village for an unforgettable, true, authentic, and unstaged African experience. Interact with the locals, eat what they eat, do what they do, and speak as they speak, all while exploring the depth of Giriama culture.
The tour will open a door into the daily lives of local villagers, allowing you to understand their way of life from their perspective. The amazing part about this tour is that it is not rushed, not over-commercialized, and not staged, but natural and authentic. The beautiful natural landscape, fresh air, and warm smiles from the kind-hearted villagers will bring about a therapeutic experience for any traveler.

Important Information

You must have a vehicle to pick you up and drop you off from your hotel and drive through the village; however, the price is not included and will be discussed with you after you book. The price varies depending on your hotel.

Stops on the Tour:

Stop 1: Ibiza Market

Once the guide picks up your group, you will pass by the Ibiza Market, where you will appreciate how local communities live and trade. This open-air market is full of activities, with traders selling various items ranging from fish, clothes, and food.

Stop 2: Local School

You will then pass by a local community school overlooked by a huge Baobab Tree. You will have a chance to interact with joyous school kids, depending on the time of day. If you have any gifts (toys, balls, sweets, clothes, etc.), feel free to share them.

Stop 3: Madafu and Palm Tree Climbing & Ugali Preparations

Next, you will go to the Madafu section, where a local person will climb a palm tree to harvest fresh Madafu, depending on availability and season. You will be invited to taste it. Depending on the time of day, you can prepare a traditional meal known as ugali using firewood, alongside cashew nut preparations.

Stop 4: Traditional Healer

You will visit the traditional healer, a respected medicine man who uses traditional herbs to heal various diseases. Here, villagers still subscribe to unconventional medicine, which they believe provides solutions to most ailments. You will have a chance to learn how they make the medicine from traditional herbs and how this skill is passed down through generations.

Stop 5: Dance Arena

You will then be guided through the cool, narrow streets of Mwamanga village. The next stop will be the dance area, where you will dance your problems away. Each dance has a meaning, from wedding dances to celebration and funeral dances. You will be invited to participate in several dances of the Giriama people, where you can witness the beauty of Giriama traditional attire up close. The welcoming villagers will allow you into their homes to see how they live.

Welcome to our simple and happy African lives.