Nomad family

We were able to spend a little time visiting a family of nomads to see how they live. This extended family group is of the Manadir tribe, one of the 3 main tribes who roam the Bayuda Desert of Sudan. These families are animal herders. During the day, most adult animals are set free to forage. The young and pregnant are kept close. At night the flocks are brought in. The nomads mainly herd sheep, goats, donkeys, and camels or some combination thereof. In other parts of Sudan, cattle can be found.
The 1st 2 pictures look at the compound and the structures they live in. These are stick structures that are well ventilated for the hot desert climate. The 3rd picture looks inside one of them. The 4th picture captures a few of the family members by one of their houses, and the last is of a few juvenile goats. (Too cute.)Read more