Lake Eyasi Safari Trips & Tours

The home of the Hadzabe tribe is truly captivating and offers a unique touch to an intrepid safari.

Although only a stone’s throw from the ever-popular Ngorongoro Crater, wild and beautiful Lake Eyasi receives a mere 1% of the safari traffic that its cavernous neighbour does. Perhaps it’s the lack of wildlife, or the fact that it’s incredibly remote, but we think the pilgrimage is so incredibly worth it. Why? Lake Eyasi is home to the Hadzabe people, who have called the area home for more than 10,000 years and still retain their fascinating hunter-gatherer lifestyle. A visit here will give you a unique and unforgettable insight into their extraordinary culture – a soulful human interaction that few will ever experience.

Things to do

What to do in Lake Eyasi

It’s no surprise if you’ve never heard of Lake Eyasi. Hidden away in northern Tanzania, the area isn’t known for its wildlife, but is instead famous for its history and the intriguing communities who live here. Whilst visiting the lake and its surroundings, you’ll have the chance to learn about the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes, who have lived on this land for thousands of years. Join a Hadzabe guide on a hunting (solely for food) and gathering expedition, and learn how to operate a bow and arrow from the masters. Visit a Datoga village where their skilled silversmiths create iron tips, knives and spears, which are used to barter with the Hadzabe community. Though, you might like to pick up some handmade jewellery! The lake is mostly dry between June and October, but after the rains have fallen, it is a hub of birdlife including storks, pelicans and pink flamingos. Some lodges offer game drives but most of your exploring will be done on foot with an expert guide.

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