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The Hadza, or also know as the Hadzabe, are an indigenous people with a culture of nomadic hunter gatherers. The reside in north-central Tanzania, living around  Lake Eyasi  in the central  Rift Valley  and in the neighboring  Serengeti Plateau. The Hadzabe population is approximately 1,000.  Most of them still living hunter-gatherers lives as they ancestors did for thousands of years. They have change little and are among the last hunter-gatherers in the world. The Hadza are not closely genetically related to any other people. Even their language appears to be isolated but primarily it is a type of click language. As descendants of Tanzania’s aboriginal hunter-gatherer population, they have probably occupied this area of Tanzania for thousands of years, with relatively little changes to their way of life until the past hundred years.

As populations increased in the 18th Century, the Hadzabe had increasing contact with farmers and other herders entering it’s territories. These interactions were often not friendly and they experienced a decline in their population. First European accounts of the Hadza are from the 19th century. Attempts to introduce farming and religion has largely failed. In recent years, they have been affected by tourism and hunting but some Hadzabe are using their way of life to teach travelers about them.

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Hadzabe Tribe Day Tour

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Hadzabe Tribe Day tour offers you a unique opportunity to visit the traditional homeland of the Hadzabe (or Hadza) peoples, one of the last surviving hunter-gatherer tribes in the world, and to meet their neighbors, the Datoga peoples.

They grow no food, raise no livestock, and live without rules or calendars. They are living a hunter-gatherer existence that is little changed from 10,000 years ago. What do they know that we’ve forgotten?

A Cultural Experience

The Hadzabe tribe of Tanzania is the last true nomadic tribe of Africa. Wap Adventure Tours and Safaris can take you on an amazing adventure with the Hadzas. You will join the men as they hunt for their daily subsidence using traditional bow and arrows, or join the women as they forage for fruits and berries. This is not a show or a “tourist put on”. This is the real deal. A true African cultural experience, not for the faint of heart.

About one hour’s drive south west of Karatu (on the outskirts of the Ngorongoro Crater), lays Lake Eyasi, one of the rift valley lakes that are situated in Tanzania. It is a shallow seasonal lake that fills with water after rains and subsequently playing host to a myriad of bird species and providing water for the Hadzabe Bushmen tribe. The Hadza are the last functioning hunter-gatherers in Africa. Their language is similar to the Southern Africa’s Bushmen who speak the click language and their language is believed to still have the clicks and pops like no other “click language” up to the now. It is believed that about 10000 years ago the more hostile tribes of the Maasai and Iraqw (Mbulu), displaced this small African Bushman tribe from the Ngorongoro Crater and the Crater highland forests and they settled to their present day land around Lake Eyasi. The tribe is comprised of very few inhabitants of the Lake Eyasi area; estimated at about just one thousand. These African Bushmen do not rear cattle or produce farm produce at any time and rely fully on hunting and gathering of fruits and berries for their up keep. With their strong bows whose string is made out of giraffe tendons they are able to bring down small animals like dik diks, baboons, monkeys, large and small birds, to large game animals like zebras, giraffes, and buffaloes. The arrows are treated with a poison extracted from a tree well known to them.

Hadza men usually forage individually, and during the course of day usually feed themselves while foraging, and also bring home some honey, fruit, or wild game when available. Women forage in larger parties, and usually bring home berries, baobab fruit, and tubers, depending on availability. Men and women also forage co-operatively for honey and fruit, and at least one adult male will usually accompany a group of foraging women. During the wet season, the diet is composed mostly of honey, some fruit, tubers, and occasional meat. The contribution of meat to the diet increases in the dry season, when game becomes concentrated around sources of water. During this time, men often hunt in pairs, and spend entire nights lying in wait by waterholes, hoping to shoot animals that approach for a night-time drink, with bows and arrows treated with poison. The poison is made of the branches of the shrub Adenium coetaneum.

The use of trees and plants

One of their ancient skills is how to make fire from rubbing some wood, the Commiphora tree. Other uses of some trees include using the same Commiphora tree to extract the sap that is believed to be a mosquito repellent. They use the Sansaveria tree to make a snake bite cure and the aloe vera is used by the African Bushman as a treatment for cut wounds. The Baobab fruits are used for making a nice drink. What has kept the Hadza at the same place for so long is believed to be they habit of not using calendars and not counting time. The Hadzabe Bushmen are said to use only the different stages of the moon to count time. They do not own belongings other than what they need for survival like the bows and arrows and some pots for cooking. These hospitable tribal men are equal and there is no one superior to the other in their society.

Contact us  either for this amazing Hadzabe Tribe Day tour or multi-day customizable tours which includes Lake Eyasi as one of the days in the itinerary.

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The Hadzabe tribe – Cultural experience

The Hadzabe tribe of Tanzania is the last true nomades of Africa. Kilimanjaro Lifetime Adventures can take you on an amazing adventure with the Hadzas. You will join the men as they hunt for their daily subsidence using traditional Bow and arrows, or join the women as they forage for fruits and berries. This is not a show or a “tourist put on”. This is the real deal. A true African cultural experience, not for the faint of heart.

The Hadza people, or Hadzabe’e, are an ethnic group in central Tanzania, living around Lake Eyasi in the central Rift Valley and in the neighboring Serengeti Plateau. The Hadza number just under 1000. Some 300 – 400 Hadza live as hunter-gatherers, much as they have for thousands or even tens of thousands of years; they are the last functioning hunter-gatherers in Africa. The Hadza are not closely related to any other people. While traditionally considered an East African branch of the Khoisan peoples, primarily because their language has clicks, modern genetic research suggests that they may be more closely related to the Pygmies. The Hadza language appears to be an isolate, unrelated to any other.

There are four traditional areas of Hadza dry-season habitation: West of the southern end of Lake Eyasi, between Lake Eyasi and the Yaeda Valley swamp to the east, east of the Yaeda Valley in the Mbulu Highlands, and north of the valley around the town of Mang’ola. During the wet season the Hadza camp outside and between these areas, and readily travel between them during the dry season as well. Access to and from the western area is by crossing the southern end of the lake, which is the first part to dry up, or by following the escarpment of the Serengeti Plateau around the northern shore. The Yaeda Valley is easily crossed, and the areas on either side about the hills south of Mang’ola.

The Hadza have traditionally foraged outside these areas, in the Yaeda Valley, on the slopes of Mount Oldeani north of Mang’ola, and up onto the Serengeti Plains. Such foraging is done for hunting, berry collecting, and for honey. Although hunting is illegal in the Serengeti, the Tanzanian authorities recognise that the Hadza are a special case and do not enforce the regulations with them, just as the Hadza are the only people in Tanzania not taxed locally or by the national government.

Hadza men usually forage individually, and during the course of day usually feed themselves while foraging, and also bring home some honey, fruit, or wild game when available. Women forage in larger parties, and usually bring home berries, baobab fruit, and tubers, depending on availability. Men and women also forage co-operatively for honey and fruit, and at least one adult male will usually accompany a group of foraging women. During the wet season, the diet is composed mostly of honey, some fruit,fdr tubers, and occasional meat.

The contribution of meat to the diet increases in the dry season, when game become concentrated around sources of water. During this time, men often hunt in pairs, and spend entire nights lying in wait by waterholes, hoping to shoot animals that approach for a night-time drink, with bows and arrows treated with poison. The poison is made of the branches of the shrub Adenium coetaneum.

The Hadza are highly skilled, selective, and opportunistic foragers, and adjust their diet according to season and circumstance. Depending on local availability, some groups might rely more heavily on tubers, others on berries, others on meat. This variability is the result of their opportunism and adjustment to prevailing conditions.

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Hadzabe Bushmen Tour Tanzania

You want to go for a Hadzabe Bushmen tour in Africa?, look no further. Come join us on a bushman tour that will not only involve visiting and hunting with hadza tribe in Tanzania, but you will also get the chance to encounter the Datoga tribe all who live around Lake Eyasi area.

About one hour’s drive south west of Karatu (on the Outskirts of the Ngorongoro Crater), lies Lake Eyasi one of the rift valley lakes that are situated in Tanzania. It is a shallow Seasonal lake that fills with water after rains and subsequently playing host to a myriad of birds species and providing water for the Hadzabe tribe of bushmen.

Their language is similar to the Southern Africa’s Bushmen who speak the Click language and their language is believed to still have the clicks and pops like no other “ click language” up to the now.

It is believed that about 10000 years ago the more hostile tribes of the Maasai and Iraqw (Mbulu), displaced this small African Bushman tribe from the Ngorongoro Crater and the Crater highland forests and they settled to their present day land around Lake Eyasi.

The tribe is comprised of very few inhabitants of the Lake Eyasi area ; estimated at about just one thousand. These African Bushmen tribe do not rear cattle or produce farm produce at any time and rely fully on Hunting and gathering of fruits and berries for their up keep.

With their strong Bows whose string is made out of Giraffe Tendons they are able to bring down small animals like dik diks, baboons, monkeys, large and small birds, to large game animals like zebras, giraffes, and buffaloes. The arrows are treated with a poison extracted from a tree well known to them.

One of their ancient skills is how to make fire from rubbing some wood; the Commiphora tree. Other uses of some trees includes using the same Commiphora tree to extract the sap that is believed to be a mosquito repellent. They use the Sansaveria tree to make a snake bite cure and the Aloe vera is used by the African Bushman as a treatment for cut wounds. The Baobab fruits are used for making a nice drink by the

Hadzabe Bushmen tour of Tanzania.

As the men go on the hunting sessions, women go for gathering of fruits and berries. They eat an amazing variety of wild fruits and berries like no other tribe in Tanzania.

What has kept the Bushman People at the same place for so long is believed to be their habit of not using calendars and not counting time. The Hadzabe Bushmen are said to use only the Different stages of the moon to count time.

They do not own belongings other than what they need for survival like the bows and arrows and some pots for cooking.

These hospitable tribes men are equal and there is no one superior than the other in their society.

In some of our Safari Packages in Tanzania we have included a visit of the Hadzabe Bushmen and also the Datoga Tribes men who have also kept their culture and traditions up to this time.

Any time you want to do a Bushman safari in Africa , remember to visit the Hadzabe Bushmen of Tanzania and we will arrange the cultural tour for you.

The Bushman tours to see the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes can be done independently from Arusha but that would require at least 2 to 3 nights and would require Mobile Camping arrangements. Otherwise the Visit to the bushmen can be included into a longer safari in Northern Tanzania and this will involve a camping safari or you may stay at the few accommodation options available; Tindiga Tented Camp or the luxury ; Kisima Ngeda Tented Camp. Recently a safari lodge has been set up called Lake Eyasi Lodge for those who would like to stay in a mid range concrete walled lodge.

Lake Eyasi Hadzabe Tribe Tour & Safari

Discovering the Hadza: An Authentic Cultural Experience at Lake Eyasi

Nestled in the remote regions near Lake Eyasi in Tanzania, lives one of the last remaining hunter-gatherer tribes in the world, the Hadzabe. Visiting the Hadzabe tribe is a profound journey back in time, offering an authentic glimpse into the lives of people who still live in harmony with nature, much as humans did thousands of years ago. If you are an intrepid traveler with a keen interest in indigenous cultures and ancient ways of life, a day tour to the Hadzabe community is an experience you won’t soon forget.

Lake Eyasi is a scenic, off-the-beaten-path soda lake located in the Great Rift Valley, south of the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. The journey to Lake Eyasi is an adventure in itself. As you leave behind the bustling towns and drive through dusty roads, the landscape unfolds into a vast, beautiful wilderness. Acacia trees dot the horizon, and the occasional Maasai boma (homestead) reminds you of the rich cultural tapestry of Tanzania.

Preparing for the Visit

Before you embark on your day tour to visit the Hadzabe tribe, it’s important to set your expectations and prepare appropriately. Firstly, remember that the Hadzabe are not performers; they are a community living their daily lives. Respect and sensitivity should be your guiding principles throughout the visit. It’s also essential to arrange your trip with a knowledgeable local guide who understands the tribe’s customs and language, as this will enhance communication and ensure a respectful exchange.

Meeting the Hadzabe Tribe

As dawn breaks, you’ll likely start your day early with your guide, as the Hadzabe are most active in the cool of the morning. Upon arrival at their camp, the first thing you’ll notice is the simplicity of their dwellings – small huts made of branches and grass, designed for easy dismantling as the tribe follows the seasonal movements of game.

The Hadzabe live in small bands, and their population is estimated at around 1,000 to 1,500 individuals. Their language, characterized by unique click sounds, is unlike any other in the region and reflects their distinct cultural heritage.

A Glimpse into the Hadzabe Lifestyle

The Hadzabe are one of the last tribes on earth to live by hunting and gathering. They hunt with bows and arrows, foraging for fruits, honey, and tubers. During your visit, you may have the opportunity to join the men on a hunt or the women as they forage for food. It’s an unparalleled chance to see their incredible survival skills in action.

Participating in a hunt is not for the faint-hearted. It requires stealth, patience, and a profound respect for the environment. The Hadzabe use traditional poison-tipped arrows and have an intimate knowledge of animal behavior and tracking. Observing their techniques is to witness a living legacy of human ingenuity and adaptation.

Cultural Exchange and Understanding

A day with the Hadzabe is more than just observation – it is an exchange. As you spend time with them, you’ll learn about their beliefs, customs, and the challenges they face in a rapidly changing world. They maintain a deep spiritual connection to the land, which is central to their identity and survival.

In return, the Hadzabe are curious about the outside world. They may ask questions about your life and culture, providing a rare opportunity for meaningful cross-cultural dialogue. It’s important to engage with humility and an open heart, as this fosters mutual respect and learning.

The Cultural Significance of the Hadzabe

Anthropologists and linguists are particularly interested in the Hadza because they offer insights into human history. Their language is an isolate, not closely related to any other, and their genetic lineage is one of the oldest known to man. Spending time with the Hadza is not just a travel experience—it’s an encounter with living history.

The tribe’s relationship with the land is also a powerful lesson in sustainability. In a world grappling with environmental issues, the Hadza lifestyle demonstrates a balance with nature that modern societies often struggle to achieve.

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Hadzabe Cultural Day Trip Tour

Hadzabe Cultural Day Trip tour offers you a unique opportunity to visit the traditional homeland of the Hadzabe (or Hadza) peoples, one of the last surviving hunter-gatherer tribes in the world, and to meet their neighbors, the Datoga peoples.

They grow no food, raise no livestock, and live without rules or calendars. They are living a hunter-gatherer existence that is little changed from 10,000 years ago. What do they know that we’ve forgotten?

The Hadzabe tribe of Tanzania is the last true nomadic tribe of Africa. Kilinge Adventures can take you on an amazing adventure with the Hadzas. You will join the men as they hunt for their daily subsidence using traditional bow and arrows, or join the women as they forage for fruits and berries. This is not a show or a “tourist put on”. This is the real deal. A true Tanzania cultural tour experience, not for the faint of heart.

About one hour’s drive south west of Karatu (on the outskirts of the Ngorongoro Crater), lays Lake Eyasi, one of the rift valley lakes that are situated in Tanzania. It is a shallow seasonal lake that fills with water after rains and subsequently playing host to a myriad of bird species and providing water for the Hadzabe Bushmen tribe. The Hadza are the last functioning hunter-gatherers in Africa. Their language is similar to the Southern Africa’s Bushmen who speak the click language and their language is believed to still have the clicks and pops like no other “click language” up to the now. It is believed that about 10000 years ago the more hostile tribes of the Maasai and Iraqw (Mbulu), displaced this small African Bushman tribe from the Ngorongoro Crater and the Crater highland forests and they settled to their present day land around Lake Eyasi. The tribe is comprised of very few inhabitants of the Lake Eyasi area; estimated at about just one thousand. These African Bushmen do not rear cattle or produce farm produce at any time and rely fully on hunting and gathering of fruits and berries for their up keep. With their strong bows whose string is made out of giraffe tendons they are able to bring down small animals like dik diks, baboons, monkeys, large and small birds, to large game animals like zebras, giraffes, and buffaloes. The arrows are treated with a poison extracted from a tree well known to them.

Hadza men usually forage individually, and during the course of day usually feed themselves while foraging, and also bring home some honey, fruit, or wild game when available. Women forage in larger parties, and usually bring home berries, baobab fruit, and tubers, depending on availability. Men and women also forage co-operatively for honey and fruit, and at least one adult male will usually accompany a group of foraging women. During the wet season, the diet is composed mostly of honey, some fruit, tubers, and occasional meat. The contribution of meat to the diet increases in the dry season, when game becomes concentrated around sources of water. During this time, men often hunt in pairs, and spend entire nights lying in wait by waterholes, hoping to shoot animals that approach for a night-time drink, with bows and arrows treated with poison. The poison is made of the branches of the shrub Adenium coetaneum.

One of their ancient skills is how to make fire from rubbing some wood, the Commiphora tree. Other uses of some trees include using the same Commiphora tree to extract the sap that is believed to be a mosquito repellent. They use the Sansaveria tree to make a snake bite cure and the aloe vera is used by the African Bushman as a treatment for cut wounds. The Baobab fruits are used for making a nice drink. What has kept the Hadza at the same place for so long is believed to be they habit of not using calendars and not counting time. The Hadzabe Bushmen are said to use only the different stages of the moon to count time. They do not own belongings other than what they need for survival like the bows and arrows and some pots for cooking. These hospitable tribal men are equal and there is no one superior to the other in their society.

Contact us either for this amazing Hadzabe Tribe Day tour.

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Hadzabe & Datoga tribes at Lake Eyasi

Visiting the Hadza and Datoga tribes at Lake Eyasi in Tanzania offers a unique and immersive cultural experience, providing a glimpse into the lives of two distinct indigenous communities with rich traditions and customs. Lake Eyasi is a shallow, seasonal salt-lake located in the northern part of Tanzania, near the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and the Serengeti National Park.

The Hadza Tribe

The Hadza are one of the last remaining hunter-gatherer tribes in Africa, with a lifestyle that has remained relatively unchanged for thousands of years. They are known for their unique language, click consonants, and their exceptional skill in tracking and hunting wild game. During a visit to a Hadza village, you can expect to witness their traditional hunting methods, foraging techniques, and campfire storytelling. The Hadza’s close connection with nature is evident as they rely on the environment for their sustenance and medicinal needs.

As visitors, you may have the opportunity to join the Hadza on a hunting or foraging expedition, gaining valuable insights into their knowledge of local flora and fauna. Experiencing their way of life firsthand offers a profound appreciation for their resilience and adaptability in a rapidly changing world.

The Datoga Tribe

The Datoga, also known as the Barbaig, are pastoralists who herd cattle and goats in the region surrounding Lake Eyasi. They are skilled metalworkers, known for their craftsmanship in producing various ornaments, tools, and weapons. A visit to a Datoga village provides an opportunity to witness their metalworking skills, including the creation of jewelry, knives, and arrowheads.

During the visit, you can observe traditional Datoga huts and learn about their social structure, cultural practices, and rituals. The Datoga’s pastoral lifestyle is deeply intertwined with their spiritual beliefs and ceremonies, which you may have the chance to experience, such as traditional dances and songs.

Guided Tours and Responsible Tourism

Responsible tourism ensures that the visit benefits the tribes directly, fostering cultural exchange while respecting their privacy and way of life.

Supporting local artisans by purchasing their handmade crafts and respecting their customs and traditions are integral parts of a meaningful and respectful cultural encounter. Additionally, visitors should be mindful not to impose their own cultural values on the tribes, but instead, approach the experience with an open mind and a willingness to learn and appreciate their unique way of life.

In conclusion, a visit to the Hadza and Datoga tribes at Lake Eyasi provides a rare opportunity to engage with ancient cultures that have preserved their traditions despite the changing world around them. It’s an enriching experience that offers a deeper understanding of human diversity, resilience, and the importance of preserving and respecting indigenous cultures.

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Hadzabe Cultural Day Trip Tour

Hadzabe Cultural Day Trip tour offers you a unique opportunity to visit the traditional homeland of the Hadzabe (or Hadza) peoples, one of the last surviving hunter-gatherer tribes in the world, and to meet their neighbors, the Datoga peoples.

They grow no food, raise no livestock, and live without rules or calendars. They are living a hunter-gatherer existence that is little changed from 10,000 years ago. What do they know that we’ve forgotten?

A Tanzania Cultural Experience

The Hadzabe tribe of Tanzania is the last true nomadic tribe of Africa. Kilinge Adventures can take you on an amazing adventure with the Hadzas. You will join the men as they hunt for their daily subsidence using traditional bow and arrows, or join the women as they forage for fruits and berries. This is not a show or a “tourist put on”. This is the real deal. A true Tanzania cultural tour experience, not for the faint of heart.

About one hour’s drive south west of Karatu (on the outskirts of the Ngorongoro Crater), lays Lake Eyasi, one of the rift valley lakes that are situated in Tanzania. It is a shallow seasonal lake that fills with water after rains and subsequently playing host to a myriad of bird species and providing water for the Hadzabe Bushmen tribe. The Hadza are the last functioning hunter-gatherers in Africa. Their language is similar to the Southern Africa’s Bushmen who speak the click language and their language is believed to still have the clicks and pops like no other “click language” up to the now. It is believed that about 10000 years ago the more hostile tribes of the Maasai and Iraqw (Mbulu), displaced this small African Bushman tribe from the Ngorongoro Crater and the Crater highland forests and they settled to their present day land around Lake Eyasi. The tribe is comprised of very few inhabitants of the Lake Eyasi area; estimated at about just one thousand. These African Bushmen do not rear cattle or produce farm produce at any time and rely fully on hunting and gathering of fruits and berries for their up keep. With their strong bows whose string is made out of giraffe tendons they are able to bring down small animals like dik diks, baboons, monkeys, large and small birds, to large game animals like zebras, giraffes, and buffaloes. The arrows are treated with a poison extracted from a tree well known to them.

Hadza men usually forage individually, and during the course of day usually feed themselves while foraging, and also bring home some honey, fruit, or wild game when available. Women forage in larger parties, and usually bring home berries, baobab fruit, and tubers, depending on availability. Men and women also forage co-operatively for honey and fruit, and at least one adult male will usually accompany a group of foraging women. During the wet season, the diet is composed mostly of honey, some fruit, tubers, and occasional meat. The contribution of meat to the diet increases in the dry season, when game becomes concentrated around sources of water. During this time, men often hunt in pairs, and spend entire nights lying in wait by waterholes, hoping to shoot animals that approach for a night-time drink, with bows and arrows treated with poison. The poison is made of the branches of the shrub Adenium coetaneum.

The use of trees and plants

One of their ancient skills is how to make fire from rubbing some wood, the Commiphora tree. Other uses of some trees include using the same Commiphora tree to extract the sap that is believed to be a mosquito repellent. They use the Sansaveria tree to make a snake bite cure and the aloe vera is used by the African Bushman as a treatment for cut wounds. The Baobab fruits are used for making a nice drink. What has kept the Hadza at the same place for so long is believed to be they habit of not using calendars and not counting time. The Hadzabe Bushmen are said to use only the different stages of the moon to count time. They do not own belongings other than what they need for survival like the bows and arrows and some pots for cooking. These hospitable tribal men are equal and there is no one superior to the other in their society.

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4 Days 3 Nights Hadza Bushmen Tribe Lake Eyasi Safari | Tarangire National Park & Hadzabe Bushmen, Datoga Tribe 4 Day Safari | Ngorongoro Crater & Hadzabe Bushmen, Datoga Tribe 4 Day Safari | Lake Manyara National Park & Hadzabe Bushmen, Datoga Tribe 4 Day Safari | Hadzabe Tour Lake Eyasi Safari | 4 Days 3 Nights Tanzania Road Safaris 

This 4-day Classic Tanzania road safari combines exciting wildlife encounters in one of the parks on Tanzania’s famous Northern Safari Circuit with a cultural tour to the hunter-gatherers in East Africa, the Hadzabe. 

Beginning and ending in Arusha, the tour starts with a visit to one of Tanzania’s Park for game drives. Choose between Lake Manyara National Park , Ngorongoro Crater , or Tarangire National Park .

Next, we visit the Hadza tribe (also known as the Watindiga or Wahadzabe), who are   Bushmen living in small communities fringing Lake Eyasi in Central Tanzania. They are considered the last true hunter-gatherers of Africa.

The Hadzabe do not farm or own livestock, the women collect berries, fruits, and tubers, and the men hunt. Only about 300 Hazabe live traditional lifestyles in camps within the Great Rift Valley area. Hadzabe society is unstructured and does not follow rules and hierarchies.

The men make their own bows out of animal tendons and use poison made out of local plants. These resourceful people also use plants to repel insects, heal cuts, cure snake bites and make medicine. During your visit, you have the opportunity to participate in hunting in the bush, an unforgettable and authentic experience.

We also visit their neighbors the Datoga tribe . These pastoralists are also skilled blacksmiths. They collect metal scrap, which they cleverly process into bracelets, arrowheads, and knives. You also have the opportunity to visit one of the huts in the village. Here you can watch the women how they grind flour from corn, from which later bread is baked.

Tarangire National Park is Tanzania’s top Northern Safari Circuit game park, named for the Tarangire River which flows through the park. During the dry season, the river attracts large numbers of various animals. Tarangire National Park, well known for its diversity, beauty, a huge number of elephants, and the tree-climbing lions. 

Lake Manyara National Park is part of Tanzania’s Northern Safari Circuit and is famous for its large elephant population, tree-climbing lions, and huge flamingo flocks, numbering in the thousands. The game park is dominated by Lake Manyara, an alkaline, soda-lake attracting a staggering diversity of birds.

In addition to the tree-climbing lions and big elephant herds that Manyara is famous for, the park is also home to an abundance of hippos, as well as plenty of buffalo, zebra, and wildebeest. The Park also hosts great numbers of baboons and monkeys, as well as banded mongoose, klipspringers, Lion, leopards, giraffe inhabit the park, along with bushbuck, impala, and warthog. 

Ngorongoro Crater also known as Africa’s Garden of Eden is a massive caldera spanning an impressive 18 km in diameter with walls as high as 600m. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to the densest mammalian population in Africa, with around 25,000 large animals.

The diverse habitats found on the fertile crater floor support a variety of wildlife, including elephants, monkeys, hyenas, jackal, and herds of zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, and other antelope species.

Safari Itinerary in Summary

Day 1: Arusha – Drive to Lake Manyara National Park or Ngorongoro Crater, or Tarangire National Park Day 2: Drive to Lake Eyasi for the Hadza Cultural Walking Tour Day 3: Walking with Hadza in Lake Eyasi Bush Day 4:  Drive back to Arusha

Safari Itinerary in Detail

Day 1: arusha – drive to lake manyara national park, ngorongoro crater, or tarangire national park.

After breakfast depart by road to one of the best game parks on Tanzania’s famous Northern Safari Circuit. Choose between Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, or Tarangire National Park. 

Lake Manyara National Park is well known for the tree-climbing lions, the soda ash lake that attracts thousands, and pink flamingos, one of Tanzania’s biggest elephant populations, and breathtaking scenery! 

Ngorongoro Crater also known as Africa’s Garden of Eden is a massive caldera spanning an impressive 18 km in diameter with walls as high as 600m. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to the densest mammalian population in Africa, with around 25,000 large animals.

Tarangire National Park is Tanzania’s top Northern Safari Circuit game park, named for the Tarangire River which flows through the park. During the dry season, the river attracts large numbers of various animals. Tarangire National Park, well known for its diversity, beauty, a huge number of elephants, and the tree-climbing lions. 

Meal Plan  {Lunch & Dinner}

Day 2: Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, or Tarangire – Drive to Lake Eyasi for the Hadza Cultural Walking Tour

A lovely drive takes us to the small town of Karatu, which lies on the outer edge of the Ngorongoro Crater and then to Lake Eyasi on a very rough trail for 2 hours.  The road circumnavigates the Ngorongoro crater and heads southwest to Mongola Village.

Here you will have contact with local tribesmen and impression of Barabaig, Hadza and San tribes. The Hadza number just under 1000. Some 300  to 400 Hadza live as hunter-gatherers, much as their ancestors have for thousands or even tens of thousands of years; they are the last functioning hunter-gatherers in Africa.

Our accommodations are at one of the accommodations situated on the shores of Lake Eyasi.

Luxury Accommodation:  Kisima Ngeda Camp Budget Accommodation:  Camping at Chemchem (Spring Water) near the village of Mongola

Meal Plan  {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 3: Walking with Hadza in Lake Eyasi Bush

0545 Hours: This morning you’ll drive to the dwellings of the famous Hadzabe tribe in the bush for cultural interaction. Join the Hadza tribe and go to forage, and during the course of the day eat while foraging, and also bring back some honey, fruit, or wild game when available.

While traditionally considered an East African branch of the Khoisan peoples, primarily because their language has clicks, modern genetic research suggests that they may be more closely related to the Pygmies.

Get an opportunity to walk with them and watch the way they hunt or collect honey and insects.

Day 4 :  Drive back to Arusha

After farewell to the village tribesmen, return back to Arusha visiting Makuyuni/ Mto wa Mbu.

Meal Plan  {Breakfast}

4 Days 3 Nights Hadza Bushmen Tribe Lake Eyasi Safari Prices

4 days 3 nights hadza bushmen tribe lake eyasi safari  includes:.

All park entry fees + Meals and accommodation as per itinerary + All accommodation as notes in the tour program + Services of a professional, English speaking safari guide & Transport and wildlife drives in 4 Wheel Drive Land Cruiser/ Land Rover with a photographic roof hatch + 1 night at either Ngorongoro Crater or Tarangire or Lake Manyara National Park

Notes * Choose to visit one of the parks for one night; Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, or Tarangire National Park

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You can spend your time at Kisima Ngeda enjoying morning and afternoon activities with your guide. Due to the nomadic nature of the Hadzabe tribe, visits with them cannot be absolutely guaranteed, however your guide will do their utmost to arrange this if at all possible. Trekking with this tribe is one of the most fascinating experiences you can do anywhere in East Africa. They are the last of the hunter-gatherer tribes and heading out with them on a hunt really takes you back to a different era.

Walks vary between 5-8 km and at times they walk fairly quickly. Such is the authentic nature of the hunt that if they find any sizeable game they will head off at great speed and it is virtually impossible to keep up. In this situation your guide will bring you back to camp. This is a fairly unusual scenario and most of the time they find only small game. You will also have the opportunity to go on a short walk with the women and also see how the families exist here in this harsh environment.

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Hadza Tribe: The Last Hunter-Gatherers of East Africa

The Hadza people, also known as Hadzabe or Bushmen, stand as the last bastions of authentic hunter-gatherer life in East Africa. Their ancestral abode sprawls across the expansive plain surrounding the shallow, saline waters of Lake Eyasi , cradled within the majestic walls of the Great Rift Valley. Here, amidst this hallowed landscape, around a thousand Hadza weave their existence.

Their roots run deep, tracing back nearly 10,000 years, with some anthropologists daring to propose an awe-inspiring history spanning 50,000 years. What the Hadza offer is a tantalizing glimpse into an era preceding the advent of agriculture. To anthropologists, they’re akin to “living fossils,” embodying a window into a time when humanity thrived through hunting and gathering.

In recent times, an increasing number of Hadza have made their way to Mangola, an enclave nestled at the bush’s edge within their traditional territory. Here, they engage in a cultural exchange with eager tourists, showcasing their unparalleled hunting prowess in exchange for financial support. These Hadza boldly demonstrate that their heritage is not just a treasure for themselves but a captivating allure to outsiders, presenting an opportunity to immerse oneself in a vibrant living history.

A visit to Mangola promises an adventure that transcends the ordinary—a chance to ignite fires with ancient methods, wield arrows with skill, and perhaps even partake in the primal pulse of a genuine hunt or gathering alongside the Hadza.

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Livelihoods of the Hadza

Within their population of around 1,000 individuals, a segment has chosen proximity to villages, engaging in roles as farm laborers or guides for tourists. Meanwhile, a resilient quarter to a third of the Hadza community steadfastly preserves their ancestral way of life as dedicated hunter-gatherers.

For these traditionalists, concepts like agriculture, animal husbandry, and food storage remain foreign. Their day commences within an empty camp, embarking into the savannah to procure sustenance. Hadza women adeptly gather berries, baobab fruit, and edible tubers, while men engage in the collection of honey and hunting. 

Hunting, a pivotal aspect of their sustenance, involves the use of bows and arrows tipped with poison derived from desert rose plants, aiding in the successful pursuit of prey. A meticulous process follows, where the tissue surrounding wounds is carefully excised to prevent diners from ingesting the toxin. Although the traditional Hadza did not historically employ hunting dogs, this practice has been influenced to some extent by neighboring tribes.

Social Fabric of the Hadza

The Hadza people lead a nomadic existence, residing in camps that serve as loose assemblies of relatives, in-laws, and friends. Within these camps, a core group remains consistent, while others freely come and go, fostering a fluid social structure. Conflict resolution often involves feuding parties simply parting ways and joining different camps, an informal method of resolving disputes.

Traditionally, camps bear the name of a senior male member, though this designation doesn’t confer any specific authority, as the Hadza do not recognize official leaders.  Individual autonomy remains a hallmark of Hadza society, yet a sense of communal sharing is evident when a hunter brings home a kill. The camp, with an average size of around 30 people, represents the largest number capable of sharing a substantial game animal, ensuring everyone feels reasonably satiated.

During the dry season, the Hadza sleep in the open, wrapped in thin blankets beside campfires, typically accommodating two to six people per hearth. Several fires create a wide semi-circle facing a common area cleared of brush. Conversely, in the rainy season, they construct simple domed shelters from interwoven twigs and long grasses, resembling upside-down bird nests. This construction process typically takes no more than an hour.

Camps often relocate for various reasons,  from health concerns and conflict resolution to relocating closer to successful hunts, such as giraffes. When a camp relocates, its temporary structures naturally return to the earth, leaving no trace behind. With possessions limited to a cooking pot, a water container, an axe, and bows, the Hadza can wrap everything in a blanket and carry it over a shoulder.

Formal wedding ceremonies are absent among the Hadza, and a prevalent practice within their community is serial monogamy. This pattern is observed among both men and women, with individuals opting to change partners every few years. Notably, women often take the initiative in ending relationships, especially when a man proves to be an incompetent hunter or mistreats his wife—a testament to the significant role and agency held by women within Hadza society.

Cultural Identity of the Hadza

The Hadza people intricately weave their cultural identity through language, attire, and ceremonial practices. Their linguistic uniqueness is encapsulated in Hadzane, a language adorned with unconventional tongue clicks and glottic pops, setting them apart in the vast linguistic landscape. While modernity has influenced their attire , with some embracing Western clothing, many Hadza continue to don traditional dried animal skins, connecting them to age-old practices.

One of the most intriguing facets of Hadza culture is their affinity for pipe smoking , a ritual deeply rooted in their traditions. Crafted from a hollowed-out, soft stone, the pipe is not merely a conduit for tobacco or cannabis; it symbolizes a spiritual communion with hunting fortune. The smoking materials are often procured through a fascinating exchange with neighboring groups, notably the Datoga, who trade tobacco or cannabis for the prized Hadza honey.

Central to their cultural fabric is the revered epeme dance , a highly significant ritual that unfolds on moonless nights. During this ceremonial event, men and women segregate into separate groups. While the women enchant with their melodic singing, the men, one by one, adorn feathered headdresses and fasten bells around their ankles. With synchronized stomping and rhythmic movements of the right foot in tandem with the singing, the men partake in a captivating strut. Legend has it that on these mystical nights, ancestral spirits emerge from the bush to join in the ethereal dance, adding an otherworldly dimension to this sacred tradition.

Beliefs of the Hadza

The Hadza’s unconventional beliefs and practices, marked by their detachment from traditional temporal constructs and minimalistic approaches to farewells and death, offer a thought-provoking glimpse into a society guided by the immediacy of the present and an intimate relationship with the natural world.

Unbound by the constraints of tracking years, hours, or social obligations like birthdays and religious festivities, they embrace a lifestyle remarkably liberated from the trappings of time. Despite the pressing concerns of sustenance and survival in the bush, their existence is remarkably devoid of the worries that typically accompany such challenges.

This present-focused approach stands in stark contrast to agricultural societies where meticulous planning, from sowing seeds to caring for animals, is essential for sustenance. For the Hadza, relying on the inherent abundance of the natural environment takes precedence. Their surroundings offer a bounty: from berry shrubs to the iconic baobab tree and the untamed wilderness providing an extensive meat storehouse.

The Hadza’s pragmatic worldview extends even to matters of life and death. Unconstrained by sentimentality, they shun prolonged farewells, and in death, simplicity prevails. A hole is dug, the body is placed within, a few dry twigs are tossed onto the grave, and without much ceremony, they walk away. In a bygone era, their approach was even more direct—leaving a deceased body exposed on the ground, a stark acknowledgment of the cycle of life and nature’s role in the process.

Contemporary Challenges Faced by the Hadza

The serene existence of the Hadza faces an escalating threat from the invasion of modern settlements and agricultural activities within their ancestral lands.

The Hadza bush , once a pristine haven, now hosts cattle herders, goat herders, onion farmers, corn growers, sport hunters, and game poachers, each contributing to the gradual erosion of the Hadza’s traditional domain. Water holes, essential for survival, are tainted by the presence of cattle, while the very vegetation that sustains the Hadza is trampled beneath the hooves of domesticated animals. Berry groves and trees, vital sources of sustenance, are ravaged and destroyed, forcing the Hadza to contend with the loss of crucial resources.

The impact extends beyond the physical landscape. Game animals , essential for the Hadza’s sustenance, have migrated to national parks, rendering these vital food sources inaccessible. Over the past century, the Hadza have witnessed the disheartening loss of as much as 75-90% of their homeland, an existential threat to their cultural heritage.

In addition to environmental threats, the Hadza face disdain and misunderstanding from government representatives who perceive their traditional lifestyle as regressive. The leaders advocate for the Hadza’s assimilation into mainstream society, promoting education, settlement, and formal employment, disregarding the intrinsic value of their indigenous heritage.

Moreover, the Hadza in closer contact with tourists, particularly in Mangola, grapple with a surge in alcoholism, an outbreak of tuberculosis, and a distressing rise in domestic violence. Such distressing incidents, including reports of fatal domestic abuse, underscore the fragile state of the Hadza’s social fabric in the face of modern influences.

How to Visit the Hadza

The Hadza people predominantly inhabit the northern region of Tanzania, particularly around Lake Eyasi in the Manyara Region. While Lake Eyasi might not draw as many visitors compared to the region’s more renowned attractions, chances are your journey will take you through this northern wonderland, whether for a Kilimanjaro trek or to explore the famed Serengeti and Ngorongoro on a safari. Should you find yourself in this region, grasp the opportunity to embark on an extraordinary expedition to encounter the Hadza and their neighboring community, the Datoga.

During a visit to the Hadza, you’ll likely witness intriguing customs—an immersive experience as they prepare, adorning themselves with baboon fur headdresses, indulging in ritualistic smoking of tobacco-like leaves from khaki bushes to invoke hunting luck, and crafting arrows from sandpaper tree twigs. They’ll eagerly demonstrate fire-starting techniques and invite you to test your skills with bow and arrow, all while treating you to traditional dance performances. 

An early morning arrival might even offer the chance to accompany the Hadza on a hunting excursion around Lake Eyasi, while an afternoon visit could include a market encounter where the Hadza trade their honey and fruits for knives, arrows, and spears crafted by Datoga silversmiths.

For seamless travel arrangements, consider organizing 2- or 3-day trips from Arusha or integrating Lake Eyasi into your safari itinerary. Keep in mind that self-guided tours are not permitted, necessitating the presence of a local guide regardless of your chosen route. Here’s a comprehensive guide to accessing Lake Eyasi: 

Guided Tours from Arusha or Moshi

When your northern Tanzanian adventure revolves around Kilimanjaro or Mount Meru exploration, bases like Arusha or Moshi are likely starting points. Arusha, about 190km from Eyasi, demands a 4-hour journey, while Moshi, 90km prior to Arusha, extends the travel time to 6 hours. Given the distance, a day trip isn’t feasible, making organized 2 or 3-day tours from either town the most practical choice.

The all-inclusive tours offer pick-ups, accommodation, and knowledgeable guides facilitating interactions with local tribes. However, they often come at a higher cost. Additionally, missing out on the Ngorongoro Crater —a quintessential highlight of any Tanzanian trip—could leave you with regrets. Hence, when selecting a tour, prioritize those that incorporate a visit to Ngorongoro Crater alongside your Lake Eyasi experience.

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Incorporating Lake Eyasi into Your Safari

For safari enthusiasts, consider partnering with a tour operator specializing in customizable experiences. Express your interest in including Lake Eyasi as an additional stop or an extension to your existing safari itinerary.

Your chosen safari operator will handle logistics, including suitable transportation—usually 4×4 vehicles due to road conditions— and coordinate with local guides for immersive experiences with the Hadza. Ensure your package covers permits or entry fees for Lake Eyasi and the local tribes.

This approach seamlessly integrates Lake Eyasi into your safari journey, fittingly positioned as you exit or enter Ngorongoro and Serengeti. Importantly, it avoids significant cost increases, being part of your overall safari tour rather than a separate excursion.

If integrating Lake Eyasi into your safari seems challenging, particularly in shared safari scenarios, consider asking your safari driver to arrange a drop-off or pick-up at Karatu, just 40km from Lake Eyasi. From there, organize a taxi to Gorfan, where several accommodation options await, along with the Cultural Tourism Office. They can assist in securing a guide who will pick you up the next morning for an immersive tour with the Hadza and Datoga tribes.

Where to Stay in Eyasi : Kisima Ngeda Camp , Ziwani Lodge , Eyasi Safari Lodge , SONAYI SAFARI LODGE , Ng'ula Sunset Safari Camp

Your encounter with the Hadza tribe is bound to etch lasting memories. Yet, Northern Tanzania beckons with a tapestry of vibrant tribes, each weaving its own captivating tales and time-honored customs.  For a deep dive into immersive cultural experiences,  venture to neighboring Datoga blacksmiths , journey to the Chagga communities nestled at the foothills of Kilimanjaro, or experience the vibrant culture of a Masai village within the Ngorongoro region. 

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A unique cultural experience with the Hadza Tribe, the last of the hunter-gatherer tribes left in East Africa

The Hadza (or Hadzabe) are an indigenous tribe of northern Tanzania living around Lake Eyasi in the central Rift valley and in the neighbouring Serengeti Plateau.

Genetically they are not closely related to any other people and have their own unique 'click' language which is believed to be one of the oldest languages still in use today. They are descendants of Tanzania's original hunter-gatherer population and are likely to have occupied their territory for thousands of years with relatively little change to their way of life.

The Hadza are very proficient hunters and foragers who have passed down their skills and techniques. Usually hunting with homemade bows and arrows they are incredibly skillful at getting their prey. They live on a varied diet of roots, berries, honey and a variety of different animals including porcupines, hyrax and many types of birds. They do not store their food and only hunt for what they need on any given day.

They are nomadic and live in temporary huts and periodically move on, taking only what they can carry. They move according to the seasons and where the hunting is best.

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• Professional English-speaking guide assistance. Other languages upon request (additional charge may apply)
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Personal expenses
• Gratuities (optional)
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• Children must be accompanied by an adult

Departure and return point: nearest metro station to your central Moscow hotel  

Departure time:  flexible

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Moscow Metro

The Moscow Metro Tour is included in most guided tours’ itineraries. Opened in 1935, under Stalin’s regime, the metro was not only meant to solve transport problems, but also was hailed as “a people’s palace”. Every station you will see during your Moscow metro tour looks like a palace room. There are bright paintings, mosaics, stained glass, bronze statues… Our Moscow metro tour includes the most impressive stations best architects and designers worked at - Ploshchad Revolutsii, Mayakovskaya, Komsomolskaya, Kievskaya, Novoslobodskaya and some others.

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The guide will not only help you navigate the metro, but will also provide you with fascinating background tales for the images you see and a history of each station.

And there some stories to be told during the Moscow metro tour! The deepest station - Park Pobedy - is 84 metres under the ground with the world longest escalator of 140 meters. Parts of the so-called Metro-2, a secret strategic system of underground tunnels, was used for its construction.

During the Second World War the metro itself became a strategic asset: it was turned into the city's biggest bomb-shelter and one of the stations even became a library. 217 children were born here in 1941-1942! The metro is the most effective means of transport in the capital.

There are almost 200 stations 196 at the moment and trains run every 90 seconds! The guide of your Moscow metro tour can explain to you how to buy tickets and find your way if you plan to get around by yourself.

Guided Walking Tour of the Moscow Metro

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You would like, admiring the frescoes in kurskaya and komsomolskaya metro stations, marvelling at the architecture of the moscow metro, listening to your guide's commentary, essential information *, duration 1 hour 50 minutes, starting time 2:00 pm.

Set off to discover the most breathtaking stops on Moscow’s beautiful metro system on this walking tour.

Some of the stops on the Moscow metro are real masterpieces. Head underground and admire the Moscow metro with your guide.

During your guided tour, you will get to admire the Ploshchad Revolyutsii , designed by the architect Dushkin. There are no fewer than 72 sculptures in this station!

You will then explore Kurskaya station, built in 1938. The design, mosaics and slogans will immerse you in the era of Stalin. You will also see the frescoes depicting Russian victories in Komsomolskaya station.

Then, continue to one of Moscow’s must-see metro stations, Novoslobodskaya , which resembles an underground palace: marble, stained glass windows...

Join your guide to explore the most lavish and important metro stops in Moscow! 

• Availability: every day (excluding exceptional dates)
• Duration: 1 hr. 50 mins approx.
• Departure point: The Kremlin
• Languages: English
• Please wear comfortable shoes
• Metro tickets are included for the metro stations visited during the activity 
• A valid student card will be requested from participants who have booked the reduced student tariff
• A minimum of 2 participants is required to book this activity

Price includes

• Metro tickets
• The services of an English-speaking tour guide
• The guided tour of the Moscow metro

Price doesn’t include

• Access to stations not included in the tour
• Hotel pick-up/drop-off
• Tips (optional)
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