Longido Collection

Tanganyika En route Longido Two girls loaded
Tanganyika. En route to Longido. Two girls loaded with brilliant neck rings. 1936, Tanzania

Tanganyika En route Longido Country scene 1936
Tanganyika. En route to Longido. Country scene near Longido. 1936, Tanzania

Tanganyika En route Longido Elephant skull ranchers homestead
Tanganyika. En route to Longido. Elephant skull at the ranchers homestead. 1936, Tanzania

Tanganyika En route Longido European game-ranch
Tanganyika. En route to Longido. A European game-ranch homestead. 1936, Tanzania

Tanganyika En route Longido Tanganyika girl beaded headgear
Tanganyika. En route to Longido. Tanganyika girl with beaded headgear. 1936, Tanzania

Tanganyika En route Longido Tanganyika woman
Tanganyika. En route to Longido. Tanganyika woman with strap ornaments suspended from ear. 1936, Tanzania

Tanganyika En route Longido Longido girls large ear
Tanganyika. En route to Longido. Longido girls with large ear ornaments. 1936, Tanzania

Tanganyika En route Longido young Boer 1936 Tanzania
Tanganyika. En route to Longido. A young Boer in Tanganyika. 1936, Tanzania

Tanganyika En route Longido Woman spiral decorations
Tanganyika. En route to Longido. Woman with spiral decorations on arms and legs. 1936, Tanzania

Tanganyika En route Longido Close up leg spirals
Tanganyika. En route to Longido. Close up of leg spirals. 1936, Tanzania

Tanganyika En route Longido girl large ear decorations
Tanganyika. En route to Longido. A girl with large ear decorations and quantities of neck rings, and heavy arm rings, close up. 1936, Tanzania

Tanganyika En route Longido Flock countless storks
Tanganyika. En route to Longido. Flock of countless storks. 1936, Tanzania

Tanganyika En route Longido Stork alighting tree top
Tanganyika. En route to Longido. Stork alighting on tree top. 1936, Tanzania

Tanganyika En route Longido Two native women
Tanganyika. En route to Longido. Two native women hikers. 1936, Tanzania

Tanganyika En route Longido Stork wing 1936 Tanzania
Tanganyika. En route to Longido. Stork on the wing. 1936, Tanzania

In the late afternoon, storm clouds gather over Amboseli. The mountain in the background is Longido (8, 625 feet) situated close to the Kenya/Tanzania border town of Namanga

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In 1936, on a journey through Tanganyika en route to Longido, the sights and experiences were nothing short of captivating. Two young girls, their faces filled with excitement, boarded the train loaded with anticipation for what lay ahead. As the train chugged along, revealing glimpses of the country scene outside its windows, it became clear that this land held a unique charm. The vastness of Tanzania's landscape stretched out before them like an artist's masterpiece. One particular sight caught their attention - an elephant skull resting near a rancher's homestead. It served as a reminder of the untamed wilderness that surrounded them and the resilience required to thrive in such an environment. Further along their journey, they stumbled upon something unexpected - an European game-ranch nestled amidst this wild terrain. Here, exotic animals roamed freely under careful human stewardship; a testament to man's attempt at harmonizing with nature. The local people also left indelible impressions on these curious travelers. A Tanganyika girl adorned her head with intricately beaded headgear - each bead telling stories of tradition and heritage passed down through generations. Nearby stood another woman from Tanganyika; her presence exuded strength and grace as she carried herself with dignity. Longido had more surprises in store for our adventurers: they encountered long-necked Maasai girls proudly displaying large ear decorations – symbols of beauty within their culture. These adornments spoke volumes about individuality and self-expression in this vibrant community. A chance encounter introduced them to a young Boer boy who had made Tanzania his home. His youthful spirit embodied hope for unity among diverse cultures residing side by side in this enchanting land. Their exploration continued as they discovered women donning spiral decorations around their bodies – intricate patterns symbolizing life’s constant evolution and growth. Even closer inspection revealed leg spirals adorning one woman – perhaps signifying protection or spiritual significance within her tribe.