The Hadzabe bushmen inhabit the area around Lake Eyasi, located just south of the Ngorongoro Highlands. This region is also home to the Datoga and Mbulu tribes. Cultural visits to engage with both the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes are available, allowing you to learn about their traditional lifestyles and how they coexist with the land.

One of Africa’s oldest tribes, the Hadzabe have maintained a hunter-gatherer way of life without ever resorting to farming. In contrast, the Datoga people are skilled farmers and craftspeople, raising goats, sheep, donkeys, and chickens. However, cattle are their most vital domestic animals, as every part of the animal serves a purpose, whether practical or ritualistic. They utilize the meat, fat, blood, milk, hide, horns, tendons, and dung, reflecting a deep connection to their livestock.

A visit to these tribes offers a unique opportunity to witness their rich cultures, learn about their daily practices, and gain insights into their harmonious relationship with the environment. Engaging with the Hadzabe and Datoga is a fascinating experience that highlights the diversity of human traditions.