The 1st one is Interesting, it’s quite the opposite here in my country Kuwait (an Arab country in the Arabian peninsula) as well as other peninsular countries (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Yemen). We also have tribes and a lot of them are spread out in the other countries in the peninsula. So when someone asks us what tribe are you from we would usually reply with pride and happiness. There are some touchy subjects in the tribal world but in our peninsular culture it’s alright to ask about the tribe. But the touchy question are like (are you the Sunni or Shia tribe? Is your tribe an original arab tribe or one from non arab countries that later on became Arabs by learning the language (Baluchis ) and Persians (ajams) are the most well known in Arabia)? Are you Hadhar (City dweller) or Badu (desert nomads)? ) and any other question similar to these subjects. I hope in like a year me and my friends can cometo Kenya. I’ve been planning for months but I just need to wait out until break from university and get on the first plane to Kenya 🇰🇪
👋there, I Found many of yours Videos are quite Interesting so I just would like to follow- up & ask you : - I'm going to- Kenya, Tanzania & Zimbabwe for a (1) - month Long *Tour* this August exploring the Maasai Marra, the Serengeti, Zaznibar & Victoria Falls etc. and I booked already my Tour through this Local- Kenyan *TOUR AGENT* but now I'm Scared, Afraid & Worry my *Safety & Security* !!! So my Question is - WHAT should I do ???!
I encourage you not to be scared. Be prepared for eventualities that may happen but also relax knowing that the governments of the countries you will be going to take tourism and tourists very seriously. They do not want a scandal in their hands so they do their best to keep their tourists safe. Having said that, you do need to be prepared. Here are a few articles I wrote on how to stay safe eastafricatraveltips.com/tanzania-vs-kenya-safety/ eastafricatraveltips.com/staying-safe-as-a-tourist-in-mombasa-10-common-sense-tips/ eastafricatraveltips.com/taxis-in-nairobi-they-are-safe-but/ eastafricatraveltips.com/is-the-water-safe-to-drink-in-kenya/ eastafricatraveltips.com/is-malindi-safe-for-tourists/ eastafricatraveltips.com/is-masai-mara-safe/ Its amazing that you are doing a trip to Africa and I hope you have the adventure of your life. Please report back on how your trip went.
@@EastAfricaTravelTips ThanK you (Asante🙏🙏) for ALL your articles but Can you tell me How to be prepared for *eventualities* ??! (Any advices) As I will be jus travelling ALone to - *Nairobi, the Maasai & Serengeti & Zaznibar* ! Other's Mombasa & Malindi I'm N0T travelling!
One of the things that intrigues me about Africans is the very fact that they still have their tribal heritages. As a westerner I don't have knowledge of any such ancestral link. Just as well I didn't ask anyone that question when I was in Kenya. In South Africa my taxi driver was very proud to tell me that he was from the Zulu tribe so I had no idea that some Africans would be offended to be asked.
Well, westerners haven't been organized as tribes for a very long time now. Even before nationalism and the birth of our modern countries, people were much more linked by church or some sense of common ethnicity and language, than by a "tribe" per say. In any case, you'd have to go back more than a thousand years. Way too long for such kind of information to still matter. In Africa such knowledge shall also be lost in the coming few generations.
good points but i think it's a stretch to tell a foreigner they can't ask about tribe..i believe it is kenyans who can't ask other kenyans their tribe due to the countries historical tribal tension
Wow! Thanks, this is so helpful. 😊👍 I'm in a new relationship with a lovely Kenyan lady. Fortunately I knew her last name, so didn't have to ask that one. It was also recently her 40th birthday, so she told me her age on her actual birthday. We were talking about families the other day, and she was telling where the family lived around Kenya. Some family in the city, and some in a small village. I almost asked the tribal question!! 😲 Thank goodness I didn't! So thankyou for saving me from offending her and others in the future. 👍 I don't have strong political views, so I'm safe on that one, but it's great to know for the future. The one that I've seriously failed on though, is "Have you eaten?" I've asked this many times! Funnily enough, she is rather sketchy with her answer, which kind of made me wonder if she is eating properly. I guess this makes me ask her even more often! I'll make sure i don't ask this again going forward. Gota. 👊😊
The "Have you eaten" question is bad to ask when thinking of offering someone something to eat. However, if you are asking over the phone just to show concern, its ok. I suspect that she would not be offended if you asked her to talk about her tribe and culture. It's more offensive if a local just asks someone what tribe they are without any context. However, I have found that people are willing to talk about tribe if they don't think you have an agenda.
@@EastAfricaTravelTips Thanks very much for your reply. I'm sorry I've only just seen it! After a few more months, the relationship seems to he going from strength to strength, and we're learning lots about eachothers backgrounds and cultures. It's very interesting indeed! I'm rather fascinated that she belongs to a tribe, and was amazed to find out that there are 42 tribes living in Kenya! Up until now though, I still haven't dared to ask her about it. After reading your reply though, I feel much more confident to ask her now. Asante tena. 😄👍
Thanks for your videos 🙏 I am hoping to go one a saffari next year. I do have a side question if you don't mind answering. I work as a nurse at a hospital in the US. I have quite a few Kenyan co-workers. Most of us have worked beside each other for years now. I am just wondering if you have any advice for me that you might think help my professional/respectful relationship with them? Maybe something I'm not doing that I could be doing. Thanks again!
Answering your question is tricky since every person is different. However, I would suggest getting them something from Kenya that reminds them of home. An example would be getting them a pack of Kenyan Tea when coming back from your safari. You could also ask them to give you their recommendations of places to visit as a way to strike up conversation. Hope this helps.
Thank you for this information! I probably would have asked about a person’s tribe or languages. I am curious what the Kenyan school system is like. How many years are compulsory and can anyone go on to University? Is college or trade school free? I grew up in Germany and the US and they’re very different.
i think he exaggerates it...see..it is a taboo for a Kenyan to ask another Kenyan what tribe they are from..but for a foreigner especially a white person they will be obliged to tell you..because your question will not carry the weight of tribalism that Kenyans have between each other unfortunately
I agree for the most part with this. However, foreigner or not I would feel uncomfortable if someone asks me that question if I did not initiate the topic. I would be obliged to answer but I might take offense if I do not know where you are coming from when asking that question.
The Kenyan system currently is dubbed 8.4.4 8 years of primary school which is compulsory 4 years of secondary school which is compulsory 4 years of University not compulsory Primary and secondary school is free if you are going to a public school school but may have to pay a fee if it's a boarding school. For highschool, boarding schools are the majority University and trade school is paid
Are there certain habits or practices Americans have that Kenyans consider rude? I think I read that you should only pass things with your right hand that the left hand is considered improper. Can you think of other things like this?
Hi Pammish. I am happy to answer any questions you have. I have a blog that has tons of articles around a lot of questions people coming for an African Safari have. It's Https://EastAfricaTravelTips.com Please check it out and if you still have questions, you can find my contact information there.
The 1st one is Interesting, it’s quite the opposite here in my country Kuwait (an Arab country in the Arabian peninsula) as well as other peninsular countries (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Yemen). We also have tribes and a lot of them are spread out in the other countries in the peninsula. So when someone asks us what tribe are you from we would usually reply with pride and happiness. There are some touchy subjects in the tribal world but in our peninsular culture it’s alright to ask about the tribe. But the touchy question are like (are you the Sunni or Shia tribe? Is your tribe an original arab tribe or one from non arab countries that later on became Arabs by learning the language (Baluchis ) and Persians (ajams) are the most well known in Arabia)? Are you Hadhar (City dweller) or Badu (desert nomads)? ) and any other question similar to these subjects.
I hope in like a year me and my friends can cometo Kenya. I’ve been planning for months but I just need to wait out until break from university and get on the first plane to Kenya 🇰🇪
👋there,
I Found many of yours Videos are quite Interesting so I just would like to follow- up & ask you : -
I'm going to- Kenya, Tanzania & Zimbabwe for a (1) - month Long *Tour* this August exploring the Maasai Marra, the Serengeti, Zaznibar & Victoria Falls etc. and I booked already my Tour through this Local- Kenyan *TOUR AGENT* but now I'm Scared, Afraid & Worry my *Safety & Security* !!!
So my Question is - WHAT should I do ???!
I encourage you not to be scared. Be prepared for eventualities that may happen but also relax knowing that the governments of the countries you will be going to take tourism and tourists very seriously. They do not want a scandal in their hands so they do their best to keep their tourists safe.
Having said that, you do need to be prepared. Here are a few articles I wrote on how to stay safe
eastafricatraveltips.com/tanzania-vs-kenya-safety/
eastafricatraveltips.com/staying-safe-as-a-tourist-in-mombasa-10-common-sense-tips/
eastafricatraveltips.com/taxis-in-nairobi-they-are-safe-but/
eastafricatraveltips.com/is-the-water-safe-to-drink-in-kenya/
eastafricatraveltips.com/is-malindi-safe-for-tourists/
eastafricatraveltips.com/is-masai-mara-safe/
Its amazing that you are doing a trip to Africa and I hope you have the adventure of your life.
Please report back on how your trip went.
@@EastAfricaTravelTips
ThanK you (Asante🙏🙏) for ALL your articles but Can you tell me How to be prepared for *eventualities* ??! (Any advices)
As I will be jus travelling ALone to - *Nairobi, the Maasai & Serengeti & Zaznibar* !
Other's Mombasa & Malindi I'm N0T travelling!
One of the things that intrigues me about Africans is the very fact that they still have their tribal heritages. As a westerner I don't have knowledge of any such ancestral link. Just as well I didn't ask anyone that question when I was in Kenya.
In South Africa my taxi driver was very proud to tell me that he was from the Zulu tribe so I had no idea that some Africans would be offended to be asked.
Well, westerners haven't been organized as tribes for a very long time now. Even before nationalism and the birth of our modern countries, people were much more linked by church or some sense of common ethnicity and language, than by a "tribe" per say. In any case, you'd have to go back more than a thousand years. Way too long for such kind of information to still matter. In Africa such knowledge shall also be lost in the coming few generations.
If only people here in Australia, were as friendly as the people l have met in Kenya .
Ive learned so much from you to prepare for my safari. Thank you!
You are very welcome. I am happy to have been of help.
Thank you so much!
I'm a new to your channel and thoroughly enjoy all your tips, suggestions and information.
Please keep up the good work 🙏
Thank you so much for making all these videos, they are very helpfull! Cant wait to visit your country in some months :D
Glad you like them!
I hope you have an adventure of a lifetime!
I enjoy your videos! Thank you for the information.
Let your weirdness shine 😄
Thanks!
I am really glad that you found my videos enjoyable and useful.
good points but i think it's a stretch to tell a foreigner they can't ask about tribe..i believe it is kenyans who can't ask other kenyans their tribe due to the countries historical tribal tension
Wow! Thanks, this is so helpful. 😊👍
I'm in a new relationship with a lovely Kenyan lady. Fortunately I knew her last name, so didn't have to ask that one.
It was also recently her 40th birthday, so she told me her age on her actual birthday.
We were talking about families the other day, and she was telling where the family lived around Kenya. Some family in the city, and some in a small village. I almost asked the tribal question!! 😲 Thank goodness I didn't! So thankyou for saving me from offending her and others in the future. 👍
I don't have strong political views, so I'm safe on that one, but it's great to know for the future.
The one that I've seriously failed on though, is "Have you eaten?" I've asked this many times! Funnily enough, she is rather sketchy with her answer, which kind of made me wonder if she is eating properly. I guess this makes me ask her even more often! I'll make sure i don't ask this again going forward.
Gota. 👊😊
The "Have you eaten" question is bad to ask when thinking of offering someone something to eat. However, if you are asking over the phone just to show concern, its ok.
I suspect that she would not be offended if you asked her to talk about her tribe and culture. It's more offensive if a local just asks someone what tribe they are without any context. However, I have found that people are willing to talk about tribe if they don't think you have an agenda.
@@EastAfricaTravelTips Thanks very much for your reply. I'm sorry I've only just seen it! After a few more months, the relationship seems to he going from strength to strength, and we're learning lots about eachothers backgrounds and cultures. It's very interesting indeed! I'm rather fascinated that she belongs to a tribe, and was amazed to find out that there are 42 tribes living in Kenya! Up until now though, I still haven't dared to ask her about it. After reading your reply though, I feel much more confident to ask her now.
Asante tena. 😄👍
Thanks for your videos 🙏 I am hoping to go one a saffari next year.
I do have a side question if you don't mind answering.
I work as a nurse at a hospital in the US. I have quite a few Kenyan co-workers. Most of us have worked beside each other for years now. I am just wondering if you have any advice for me that you might think help my professional/respectful relationship with them? Maybe something I'm not doing that I could be doing.
Thanks again!
Answering your question is tricky since every person is different. However, I would suggest getting them something from Kenya that reminds them of home.
An example would be getting them a pack of Kenyan Tea when coming back from your safari.
You could also ask them to give you their recommendations of places to visit as a way to strike up conversation.
Hope this helps.
😂😂😂 "I've eaten, but I'm still going to eat your food 4:16"; so true, Kenyans commune over food, so food is always going to be eaten
Haha. Yes. Food (at the very least a cup of tea) is the way we commune.
Thank you for this information! I probably would have asked about a person’s tribe or languages. I am curious what the Kenyan school system is like. How many years are compulsory and can anyone go on to University? Is college or trade school free? I grew up in Germany and the US and they’re very different.
i think he exaggerates it...see..it is a taboo for a Kenyan to ask another Kenyan what tribe they are from..but for a foreigner especially a white person they will be obliged to tell you..because your question will not carry the weight of tribalism that Kenyans have between each other unfortunately
I agree for the most part with this. However, foreigner or not I would feel uncomfortable if someone asks me that question if I did not initiate the topic.
I would be obliged to answer but I might take offense if I do not know where you are coming from when asking that question.
The Kenyan system currently is dubbed 8.4.4
8 years of primary school which is compulsory
4 years of secondary school which is compulsory
4 years of University not compulsory
Primary and secondary school is free if you are going to a public school school but may have to pay a fee if it's a boarding school.
For highschool, boarding schools are the majority
University and trade school is paid
Are there certain habits or practices Americans have that Kenyans consider rude? I think I read that you should only pass things with your right hand that the left hand is considered improper. Can you think of other things like this?
You are awesome Anthony. What tribe are you from? Just kidding. Much respect! ❤
Ha! You got me there.
@@EastAfricaTravelTips Do you live in nairobi?
Yes. In the outskirts.
Anthony, I have some questions regarding a upcoming Tanzanian Safari.. please let me know where I can contact you. Thanks
Hi Pammish.
I am happy to answer any questions you have. I have a blog that has tons of articles around a lot of questions people coming for an African Safari have. It's Https://EastAfricaTravelTips.com
Please check it out and if you still have questions, you can find my contact information there.
I have learned some basic Kiswahili to be polite. I learned from Google Translate. Do you think I will offend anyone by doing this?
I don't think you will offend most people. East Africans are generally really welcoming and friendly. They would be happy to help you learn.
I believe Kenyans are very easy to get offended. In other words Mr.Anthony wants the outer world to worship Kenyans like their god.. LOLZ
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