|
Summary Itineraries
This cultural program will give you a chance to go hunting
and berry picking with the unique Hadzabe and Datoga tribe,
and learn about how they live.
Price:
USD $2,155 person
Accommodation: Camping
STIMULATING HADZABE/BUSHMEN TRIBAL LIFE TOUR
6 exciting days full of tribal life at Lake Eyasi:
From Lake Eyasi, you will visit the Hadzabe tribe who are
hunter gatherers. The Hadzabe use an ancient dialet that is
similar to the clicking tribe of South Africa. Some of the
Hadzabes still live as nomads though more and more are
settling down. The Hadzabe tribe members who still living in
the forest, hunt small animals that are found around the
area ranging from dik dik to baboons. The Datoga people are
like the Maasai, and are just as interesting.
|
|
Detailed Itineraries
ARRIVAL DAY
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to
Arusha town for dinner and overnight. Note that: your
accommodation on this day is not included in the price
below, but we can arrange on request at extra costs.
Day 1: LAKE EYASI
In the early morning transferred from your hotel in Arusha
and depart for Lake Eyasi, east of Lake Manyara. After
arrival at the Lake Eyasi, a guided walks to get familiar
with the surroundings and learn more about the culture
around here. You will have a very active day before
returning to the camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: COLLECT FOOD/FRUITS WITH HADZABE/BUSHMEN
In the morning after break fast, you will have an exciting
day. Accompanied by a local guide you will be introduced to
the Hadzabe Bushmen in the morning, and then you will take
off for food gathering. You will see the places where they
collect fruits and roots and find their water during dry
season. Your guide is very experienced and will interpret
what we will get to see, your guide will show you around
where the Hadzabe live - they use caves as a home. Return to
the camp for dinner and overnight
Day 3: HADZABE EVERY DAY LIFE
After break fast, you will hike together with the Hadzabe.
You will see how they make fire and which typed of trees is
suitable for what purpose. The Hadzabe will show you where
they collect honey and teach you how they cure diseases
preparing medicines of nature's gifts. You will be back to
your camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 4: VISITING THE DATOGA NOMADES
After breakfast you will visit the Datoga nomads, a group of
families’ living around Lake Eyasi as well. Your local guide
speaks their language and can answer any question. The
Datoga are mostly pastoralists and are used to biological
food. They move from place to place to find good pastures
for their animals. At dinner time you will return to the
Camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 5: DATOGA EVERYDAY LIFE
Right after breakfast you will return to the Datoga to learn
more about their way of life. You will see them digging
holes for water. They will show you how they keep their
food. And if you are lucky there is a ceremonial party we
can attend. The best season for wedding and circumcision
ceremonies is from January to July. You will return to your
camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 6: VISITS TO THE BLACKSMITH
Your last day will start quite early in the morning your
guide will take you to the place where the Datoga blacksmith
lives. He makes jewelry as well as weapons using a local
method to melt iron. You will watch him making weapons - the
Datoga use arrows, spears and knives. You will have a very
interesting morning, be back to the camp for lunch and then
get ready for your way back. You will drive to Arusha for
dinner and overnight. Note that: your accommodation on this
day is not included in the package price, but we can arrange
at extra costs.
DEPARTURE:
Pick up from the hotel in Arusha town and transfer to
Kilimanjaro International Airport where you will connect to
your home flight. Note that: your transfer on this day is
not included in the price, but we can arrange it at extra
costs.
You will have an adventurous time with the Hadzabe and the
Datoga and will return home with precious memories and
photos.
End of Tour
PRICE:
US$3185 per person traveling (Lodge accommodation)
US$2230 per person traveling (Tented Camps accommodation)
Price Includes:
- All village entrance fees
- Accommodation based on three meals a day
- Transport in a 4WD vehicle with a lift up roof
- Activities as per itinerary above
Price Excludes:
- International flights
- All airport transfers (book with us for US$ 60 per vehicle
per transfer)
- Fist night accommodation on your arrival and last night
after tour (book with us for US$ 55 per person per night
sharing at the Impala Hotel)
- Items of personal nature/use
- And all not mentioned in the itinerary above
|
