Overview
Lake Eyasi is about people rather than wildlife. Spend a morning with the Hadzabe, one of Africa’s last hunter-gatherer communities, then visit Datoga blacksmiths and onion farms along the lake.
Lake Eyasi is a seasonal soda lake south of the Ngorongoro highlands. It is home to the Hadzabe, one of Africa’s last hunter-gatherer communities, and to Datoga pastoralists known for their metalwork.
A visit is about people rather than wildlife: an early morning walk with Hadzabe hunters, and time with Datoga families and their blacksmiths. We arrange visits respectfully, with local guides from the communities.
Highlights
- Dawn with Hadzabe hunters
- Datoga blacksmiths
- Lakeside scenery
- Easy to add to a Ngorongoro trip
Wildlife to look for
- Flamingo
- Pelican
- Baboon
- Vervet monkey
Good to know
Best time to visit
June – October
Getting there
About 1.5 hours from Karatu, near Ngorongoro.
Where to stay
Small lodges and campsites on the lake shore.
How long to stay
1 night
Key facts
- Region
- South of the Ngorongoro highlands, near Karatu
- Communities
- Hadzabe hunter-gatherers and Datoga pastoralists
Seasons
Dry season (June – October)
Easiest access and the most comfortable walking.
Rainy months
The lake fills and attracts flamingos and pelicans; roads can be muddy.
Practical tips
- Start early: the Hadzabe hunt in the cool morning hours.
- Ask before taking photos, and follow your guide’s lead.
Questions about Lake Eyasi
June – October.
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