Lake Eyasi

Northern Tanzania, south of Ngorongoro · altitude 1,030 m · best time: June–October

Lake Eyasi lies in a remote arm of the Rift Valley at the foot of the Ngorongoro highlands.

Lake Eyasi lies in a remote arm of the Rift Valley at the foot of the Ngorongoro highlands. Its shores are home to the Hadzabe, one of the last true hunter-gatherer peoples on earth, who still hunt with bows and forage as their ancestors did, and to the Datoga, skilled pastoralists and blacksmiths. A dawn visit to join a Hadzabe hunt and learn their click-based language is among the most authentic cultural experiences in Tanzania, easily added to a northern safari.

FAQs

Who are the Hadzabe of Lake Eyasi?
The Hadzabe are one of the last hunter-gatherer peoples on earth. A respectful dawn visit lets you join a hunt and learn their unique click-based language.
Can I visit Lake Eyasi on a safari?
Yes — a cultural morning at Lake Eyasi with the Hadzabe and Datoga is easily added to a northern circuit safari, often before or after the Serengeti.

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