Lake Eyasi

Remote Lake Eyasi is so far off the tourist circuit that it’s sometimes referred to as ‘the forgotten lake’. The main draw of this little-visited area is the inhabitants – the small groups of WaHadzabe people who inhabit the lakeshore, their way of life almost unchanged for centuries. These hunter-gatherers share many characteristics with the San bushmen of Southern Africa, and enjoy a unique connection with the land they live off. Even today, most WaHadzabe rely on the bush for all their daily needs, hunting large antelope during times of plenty, and finding water and roots deep underground to sustain them in the dry season. If treated respectfully, the WaHadzabe are happy to welcome visitors into their communities and show them aspects of their dignified and spiritual lifestyle.