Lake Eyasi sits at the southern edge of the Rift Valley, where the Serengeti’s plains drop away below the escarpment. It’s a quieter, more cultural add-on to a northern circuit safari — best known for guided time with the Hadzabe hunter-gatherers and the Datoga tribe, rather than for game drives. There are only two lodges worth considering here, and both are set up for exactly that kind of stay.
Below are the two properties we work with at Lake Eyasi. Tell us your budget and travel dates, and our team will build the rest of your Tanzania itinerary around the one that fits.
Both properties sit above or beside the lake with views across the valley floor, and both build their stay around cultural walks with local tribes rather than conventional game drives.
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A fully off-grid eco-lodge perched on the escarpment above the lake, running entirely on solar and wind power. Just seven cottages take their design cues from local architecture, using minimal glazing to stay naturally cool and keep guests connected to the surrounding Rift Valley scenery. A pool and small library round out an intentionally low-key stay.
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A larger, more conventional lodge set on a gentle slope with views across the seasonal soda lake toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Sixteen spacious rooms each open onto a private veranda, and the main building houses a lounge, bar, indoor and outdoor dining, and a shaded upper deck overlooking the water.
Tell us your travel dates, budget, and who’s coming — we’ll match you to the right lodge and build the rest of your Tanzania itinerary around it.
