Located in the Eastern branch of East Africa’s Rift Valley, Southwest of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Eyasi is a beautiful Salt Lake in Northern Tanzania. It is an enclosed lake fed by Sibiti River and Baray River.
Spanning an area of approximately 400 square miles (1,050 square kilometers), Lake Eyasi is known for its unique ecosystem and with its high levels of mineral content and salt, it supports a diverse wildlife. It is also known as a historical and cultural site.
The Hadzabe and Datoga people call the areas around Lake Eyasi home. These 2 indigenous tribes have inhabited the lakes’ surroundings for thousands of years and they continue to carry out their traditional customs and beliefs.
The Datoga are known for their blacksmith skills and being very skilled herders while the Hadzabe are known for gathering wild food, fruits and hunting wild animals. Nothing to little has changes about their traditional ways of living.
Visitors who visit this Salt Lake mainly come for the cultural experience, thus promoting cultural tourism around this lake. They get to learn about the different cultural practices of the Datoga people. They do join the Hadzabe people on honey and fruit gathering expeditions.
Different bird species and animals also call the area surrounding Lake Eyasi home. These include flamingos, storks, pelicans, barbets, weavers, elephants, zebras, giraffes, antelopes among others.
A visit to this lake in Tanzania is a complete package offering both ancient cultural and wildlife experiences. Beautiful sights of the Eyasi escarpment. Ngorongoro conservation area, Serengeti and Lake Manyara are some of the tourist destinations close to Lake Eyasi.
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