Lake Eyasi is
a mildly alkaline lake about 50 km in length. It
takes a little over an hour to get there from
Ngorongoro Crater. The meadows along the shores of
the lake are home to leopard, hippo, various monkeys
and birds. Lake Eyasi is an ideal destination for
relaxing and bird-watching. You can also visit
members of the Hadzabe tribe, one of the last
surviving hunter-gatherer groups in Africa
The Hadzabe
are one of two remaining hunter-gatherer tribes
remaining in Tanzania. There are approximately 1500
families left in this tribe, and their numbers are
decreasing rapidly due to loss of land, diminishing
populations of game, and little protection from the
government. Much of the Hadzabe's traditional land
has been cultivated, and it is believed that the
tribe will continue to lose their land until some
government protection is established.
Maasai
Wanderings offers cultural tours to Lake Eyasi. We
believe that increased tourism interest in this
tribe will encourage the government to protect the
Hadzabe's land. Our tours promote the tribe's
cultural traditions. All visitors are accompanied by
a local guide who has been approved by the tribe.
Activities during Lake Eyasi visits include
accompanying hunters while they hunt bushmeat,
learning to make jewelry with the women, watching
the production of traditional weapons and
instruments, and learning the Hadzabe's click
language. Walk with guides to the shores of Lake
Eyasi to learn about the history of the area. You
will sleep at a campsite owned by a local village
leader.
Lake Eyasi
offers excellent views of the Rift Valley
escarpment. Lake Eyasi visits can be added to any
northern circuit safari. We recommend a two day
visit.
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