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From Arusha Visit Hadzabe and Datoga Villages in Lake Eyasi

By Adventure Bats
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$950 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 12h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Embark on a fascinating journey from Arusha or the Karatu region to Lake Eyasi to explore the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes. Begin with the Hadzabe, one of the last hunter-gatherer communities in Tanzania, known for their click language. Learn survival skills like fire-making, try archery, explore their homes, and experience traditional dances.

Next, visit the Datoga, skilled blacksmiths and farmers. Watch them craft tools over open fires and learn about their daily life and traditions.

Enjoy a packed lunch before stopping at a scenic viewpoint overlooking Lake Eyasi, taking in the landscape before returning.

This immersive tour offers a rare chance to connect with Tanzania’s indigenous cultures and traditions.

Activity location

  • Lake Eyasi
    • Karatu, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Lake Eyasi
    • Karatu, Tanzania

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From Arusha Visit Hadzabe and Datoga Villages in Lake Eyasi

  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 7:00 AM
Price details
NZ$950.32 x 1 AdultNZ$950.32
Total
Price is NZ$950.32
Until Sun, 16 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fee
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Lunch

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Lake Eyasi

  • 5h
  • Admission ticket included
Experience a unique cultural journey to Lake Eyasi, where you’ll visit the fascinating Hadzabe and Datoga tribes and gain insight into some of Tanzania’s oldest living traditions. First, you will visit the Hadzabe, one of the last remaining hunter-gatherer communities in East Africa. Join them on an early morning hunt, where you’ll witness their incredible tracking skills, traditional bow-and-arrow hunting techniques, and deep connection to the land. Learn about their way of life, survival methods, and how they have preserved their culture for thousands of years. Later, visit the Datoga tribe, skilled blacksmiths and pastoralists known for their craftsmanship and strong cultural identity. Watch as they forge tools and jewellery using traditional methods, and learn about their customs, dress, and daily life. This immersive experience offers a rare opportunity to connect with two distinct cultures, providing a deeper understanding of Tanzania’s rich heritage and diverse communities.

Location

Activity location

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    Lake Eyasi
    • Karatu, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Lake Eyasi
    • Karatu, Tanzania

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