Lake Eyasi Cultural Journey
A dawn hunt with the Hadzabe, Datoga blacksmiths and a morning in the Ngorongoro Crater.
- Duration
- 3 days / 2 nights
- Starts
- Arusha
- Comfort
- Classic
- From
- US$1,180 pp
Overview
Spend time with two of Tanzania’s most distinctive communities at Lake Eyasi, then finish with a morning in the Ngorongoro Crater. Visits are arranged directly with the communities and fees are paid to them.
Highlights
- Dawn foraging walk with Hadzabe hunters
- Datoga blacksmiths
- Ngorongoro Crater
Best time: Year-round
Day by day
Arusha to Lake Eyasi
Drive past Lake Manyara and through Karatu to Eyasi. Afternoon visit to the lake shore and onion farms.
Hadzabe and Datoga
Pre-dawn start to join a Hadzabe group, then visit Datoga blacksmiths. Afternoon drive to the crater highlands.
Ngorongoro Crater
Morning in the crater, then return to Arusha.
Included
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- All park and conservation fees
- Accommodation as listed
- Meals as listed and drinking water in the vehicle
- Airport transfers in Arusha / Kilimanjaro
- Flying Doctors emergency evacuation cover while on safari
- Community visit fees
Not included
- International flights and visa
- Travel insurance (required)
- Tips for guides and camp staff
- Drinks at lodges, unless stated
- Optional activities such as balloon flights
Good to know
A 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof, a window seat for everyone, charging points, a cool box with drinking water and a pair of binoculars.
Yes, and we love planning family trips. We choose family-friendly camps, keep driving days shorter and build in pool time. Some camps have minimum ages, which we’ll flag when we plan.
Most days start early to catch animals at their most active, break for lunch and a rest when it’s hot, then head out again in the late afternoon. Your guide will adapt the day to what you want to see.
A deposit of 30% confirms your booking, and the balance is due 60 days before you arrive. We accept bank transfer, and card payments can be arranged. Full details are in our booking terms.
Our prices include park fees, accommodation, meals as listed, your guide and vehicle, and airport transfers. International flights, visas, travel insurance and tips are not included. Every proposal lists exactly what’s covered.