Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge

Lodge·Arusha, Karatu

Safari lodge on the shores of Lake Eyasi

Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge is uniquely positioned on the shores of Lake Eyasi in the Great Rift Valley, offering a cultural safari experience unlike any other in Tanzania. The lodge serves as the gateway to visits with the Hadzabe bushmen — one of the last remaining hunter-gatherer tribes in Africa — and the Datoga blacksmith tribe, providing extraordinary cultural immersion opportunities. The lodge features 16 comfortable rooms with en-suite bathrooms, hot water, and verandas overlooking the lake and surrounding landscape. The restaurant serves meals featuring local flavors, and the bar terrace provides stunning sunset views over the lake. The alkaline Lake Eyasi attracts flamingos and other waterbirds seasonally, while the surrounding area supports diverse birdlife year-round. Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge combines cultural encounters with natural beauty, making it a compelling addition to any northern circuit itinerary. The Hadzabe morning hunt experience and Datoga village visits are highlights that offer genuine insight into ancient African ways of life that have remained largely unchanged for thousands of years.

Amenities

RestaurantBar/LoungeLake ViewsSunset TerraceEn-suite BathroomsHot & Cold Running WaterWiFi (limited)Laundry ServicePrivate VerandasMosquito NetsSolar/Generator ElectricityParking

Services

Hadzabe bushmen visits (morning hunt)Datoga blacksmith village visitsBirdwatching (lakeside)Cultural toursGuided nature walksSunset boat rides (seasonal)Airport transfersLaundry servicePacked lunches

Nearby Attractions

Lake EyasiHadzabe bushmen communityDatoga tribe villagesNgorongoro Conservation AreaKaratuIraqw cultural sitesGreat Rift Valley escarpment
Best Season
June to October (dry season), Year-round for cultural visits
Good for
Lake EyasiBougainvillea Groupcultural safariHadzabeDatogaRift Valleylakesidebushmenhunter-gathererunique experience

Where you'll be

Getting there
Region
Arusha, Karatu
Address
Lake Eyasi, Karatu · P.O. Box 342, Karatu, Tanzania
Elevation
1,030m above sea level
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