Hi everybody,
My name is Ella Harari and I’m the Wandering Goddess!
We were all a Tribe once
Travel around East Africa with me, the cradle of humanity,
through fascinating tribes, ancient customs, and never ending inspiration of
our original way of living- as we were all a tribe once.
MY BLOG
Get inspired by Mama Africa
Tribal life, rites of passage, community values, traditional crafts and much more…
Paulo the bush doctor
Paulo, who sells traditional Maasai medicine door to door, came to our neighborhood the other morning.
Seven days
This is how long a girl stays home with the women of her family after her first blood appears. She is given much needed time adjusting to the changes, in the loving embrace of mothers. We can too!
The healing plants of mount Meru
A short hike along the Temi River on the slopes of Mount Meru in Tanzania, turned into a tour through the healing plants and trees of Africa. We were amazed to discover how many healing uses exist, often more than one use for the same plant! Let’s take a peek into the abundant gifts of Mama Africa!
Hakuna Matata
Do you know how many ways there are to say No Problems in the Swahili language? It’s Africa’s problem-free philosophy! Get inspired on how to leave your problems behind, the African way.
The unbelievable story of how Macho Bele got his name
Well first, the name was given to his father. And here’s the full inconceivable story of all that transpired one fateful night on the slopes of the Kilimanjaro…
Traditional crafts from the Swahili coast
Here are some traditional crafts I came across in Zanzibar and Bagamoyo in Tanzania. Mostly made of coconut trees, befitting the Swahili culture of the East African coast…
MY TRAVEL TIPS
Check out my personal tips,
and may your own unique path be blessed with good people and inspiring experiences!
Lake Naivasha
Peaceful and beautiful surroundings, and mini safari outside the cabin door, full of birds hippos and monkeys that made every day interesting.
Lake Elementaita
A beautiful serene lake with ancient fascinating history of the rift valley. I had a magical time there.
Volunteering with the Pokot
Come volunteer with a community based organization working with the remote Pokot tribe. Details inside…
Kilimanjaro treasures
When we hear Kilimanjaro most of us will think about mountain climbing, but there is so much more to do around this beautiful mountain. Let me tell you…
Tribes Tribes Tribes
Coming to Tanzania to meet “authentic” tribes?
Here’s a few tribal treasures you’ll probably miss out on if you stay focused on just getting these “exotic” pictures…
Usambara Mountains
Green and full of streams and waterfalls, coffee farms, beautiful view points, and small villages to be discovered up the mountains.