05/06/2026
Before Arusha National Park became a protected area, these landscapes were part of the daily lives of pastoral communities who grazed their livestock across the region.
Along one of the park’s trails lies this ancient rock-carved board known as Taktii(a traditional strategy game played with stones or seeds). While watching over their herds, pastoralists would gather here to pass the time, challenge one another, and strengthen social bonds through play.
Today, these carvings serve as quiet reminders that the park’s history extends beyond wildlife and conservation. They tell the story of the people who once lived, travelled, and worked across this landscape.
Every rock has a story. Every trail carries a memory.
