LAKE EYASI CULTURAL TOURISM WITH THE HADZABE AND DATOGA
Joined 2023
Overview For an authentic experience in Tanzania, a visit to Lake Eyasi is a must. Home to the Hadzabe people, one of the last hunter-gatherer tribes in East Africa, the area around the lake is wild and infrequently explored. Your guide, a member of the Hadzabe tribe, takes you on a tour of the bush, showing you how they hunt, track wildlife, make fire and even collect honey from bees' nests. You'll also have the chance to meet tribe members and learn about their customs and way of life.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel in Arusha
- We will drive towards Karatu Town like heading to Ngorongoro Conservation Area then turn to the left towards Lake Eyasi, Will take us about 3 hours from Arusha.
LAKE EYASI
Arrived and start your day trip tour with your bushman guide to meet a group of resident Hadzabe people. Enjoy the Hadzabe Tour walking into the bush with the only hunter-gatherers remaining in the East African region. The Hadzabe speak a click-based language and move their encampments with the seasonal movements of the wildlife. Your guide is a member of the group and teaches you more about how they hunt, track wildlife, make fire and even take honey from bee’s nests before introducing you to his people and explaining a little more about the customs and the way of life. In the afternoon we travel to the Maasai market where you will have the opportunity to get the spectacular photos you want. Hundred of Maasai gather each Thursday afternoon at the bustling Maasai market, where visitors have the chance to see their crafts and taste their food, including the famous Maasai BBQ. A larger, village-wide market occurs on the 22nd of each month and every Thursday.
DRIVE BACK TO ARUSHA
In the late afternoon, we drive back to Arusha for the overnight.
End of the day trip tour.
Ending Point
At your hotel in Arusha
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
-Transfer (Toyota Hiace)
-Lunch
-Bottled water
-Private transportation
-Parking Fees, Gasoline. Toll
- Tipping
- Personal expenses
Tour Important Information
-Confirmation will be received at time of booking
-Not wheelchair accessible
-Most travelers can participate
-This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
This tour can be done Every Thursday or on every 22nd through out a year except April, May , June.
Important message from the supplier
I can work throughout a week , feel free to message me.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2023
About Tour Guide Mussa M.
Mussa is a dedicated, passionate young Tanzanian, with more than 13 years experience of successfully leading wildlife safaris and mountain climbing expeditions around Africa. He is fluent in both English and Swahili and has ensured that all of his clients have an exceptional travel experience in Tanzania.
$1,200/ per person
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