Lake Eyasi Travel Guide
The Forgotten Lake
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The 50 km long Lake Eyasi is a relatively little-visited salt lake situated between northern Tanzania’s Rift Valley Eyasi escarpment and the Kidero Mountains. The area around the lake is known for, and home to, the Hadzabe bushmen – some of the last remaining hunter-gatherers on the African continent.
Larger than Lake Manyara and Lake Natron, the water levels of Lake Eyasi are very seasonal, with a general trend towards a falling water level. The Hadzabe people have inhabited the acacia forests and scrubland around Eyasi for over 10,000 years and now number approximately 1500 families. Also in the region live the Datoga – a tall, handsome, pastoralist tribe.
Attractions in Lake Eyasi
The meadows and swamps along the northern shores of the lake (an area known as Mangola Chini) are home to leopards, hippos, various monkeys and birds. Visits to nearby clans can be arranged by local operators in Arusha and through local guides in the area.
Activities in Lake Eyasi
Flexible walking tours of the area offer an opportunity to participate in Hadzabe daily life including bow mending, collecting of plants, water and herbal poisons.
Relaxing
Lake Eyasi also offers excellent views of the Rift Valley escarpment and is an ideal destination for relaxing and bird-watching.
Getting Around
Lake Eyasi lies approximately 190 km from Arusha at the southern end of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in Tanzania’s Rift Valley. Private transport is essential for visiting this remote area.
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