Lake Eyasi

Lake Eyasi is a seasonal soda lake located south of the Ngorongoro Highlands. It is not a typical wildlife safari destination but is famous for its cultural diversity. This is the home of the Hadzabe people, one of Africa's last hunter-gatherer tribes, who still speak a click language and live by ancient traditions. Visitors have the rare opportunity to join them on a morning hunt or observe the craftsmanship of the neighboring Datoga blacksmiths. The landscape surrounding the lake is characterized by massive baobab trees, acacia forests, and dry salt pans. Depending on water levels, the lake itself attracts numerous water birds, including flamingos and pelicans. It is a place of peace and seclusion, offering a deep look into ancestral Africa, far from the tourist crowds of the main national parks. Access is usually from Karatu via rough dirt roads. The best time for cultural visits is the dry season (June to October), as roads are more passable. Accommodation options include lodges and tented camps along the lakeshore. Local cuisine is simple and fresh, often featuring products from the surrounding onion-farming areas.

Nearby cities

Babati

Located on Lake Babati, a city in the Rift Valley overlooking Mount Kwaraa.

Mbulu

A high-altitude town in the crater-like highlands, dominated by the Iraqw people.

Karatu

A lively highland town, known as the gateway to the Ngorongoro Crater and famous for its fertile red soil.

Mto wa Mbu

A culturally diverse village at the entrance of Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its irrigation systems and red bananas.

Lake Manyara National Park

A diverse national park famous for its tree-climbing lions and vast soda lake filled with flamingos.

Empakaai Crater

A pristine crater in the Ngorongoro Highlands featuring a deep blue alkaline lake and steep, forested walls.

Al Hoceima

A Mediterranean port city known for its beaches and national park.

Tala Youssef

Tala Youssef is a picturesque Moroccan coastal town near Al Hoceima, known for its beautiful beaches and pine forests.

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Adouz

Adouz is a small, remote coastal village in northern Morocco, known for its pristine landscapes and quiet pebble beaches.

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Izemmouren إزمّـورن

Izemmouren is a tranquil coastal town in northern Morocco, known for its pristine beaches like Playa Los Piratos.

Nador

The largest city in the Rif region on the shores of a large lagoon.

Charrana

A hidden gem at the Cape of the Three Forks with wild cliffs and crystal-clear waters.

Melilla

A fascinating Spanish enclave in North Africa, boasting modernist architecture and a stunning historic citadel.

History & landmarks

Ngorongoro Crater

The world's largest inactive volcanic caldera, forming a unique and densely populated wildlife ecosystem.

Tarangire National Park

Famous for its massive elephant herds and striking, ancient baobab trees.

Nature

Lake Eyasi

A shallow salt lake in the rift valley.

Moulouya Estuary

The mouth of the Moulouya river.

Mar Chica

A large saltwater lagoon.

Lake Manyara

A lake in the rift valley.

More places

Wembere Plain

A vast, flat plain in the center of Tanzania.

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Geita Farmland

Agricultural area.

Lake Eyasi Basin

An alkaline salt lake in the Rift Valley.

Nador West Med Port Project

A new industrial port complex in development to boost economic growth in northern Morocco.

Olduvai Gorge

One of the most important paleoanthropological sites in the world, known as the 'Cradle of Mankind'.

Port of Nador

A commercial port on the Mediterranean serving the L'Oriental economic region.

Rif Mountains

Mountain range in northern Morocco.