Lake Eyasi, Shallow salt lake in northern Tanzania.
Lake Eyasi stretches along the Great Rift Valley at 1030 meters elevation, featuring seasonal water levels that fluctuate throughout the year.
The Mumba Cave archaeological site near Lake Eyasi contains numerous artifacts from the Middle Stone Age and Late Stone Age periods.
The Hadzabe people maintain their traditional hunter-gatherer lifestyle around Lake Eyasi, hunting small game and gathering fruits from the surrounding lands.
Visitors can access Lake Eyasi through guided tours from Ngorongoro Crater, with accommodations ranging from basic campsites to established lodges.
During the wet season, pink flamingos gather at the lake's saline waters, while hippos appear when water levels rise during El Niño periods.
Elevation above the sea: 1,030 m
GPS coordinates: -3.58333,35.00000
Latest update: March 7, 2025 00:09
Tanzania provides photographers with an extraordinary range of subjects, from the Serengeti plains to Zanzibar's coastline and Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa at 19,341 feet (5,895 meters). The country contains major wildlife reserves including Tarangire, where elephant herds move between baobab trees, and the Ngorongoro Crater, which holds a dense concentration of large mammals within its 100-square-mile (260-square-kilometer) caldera. Coastal regions and offshore islands like Mafia and Pemba offer opportunities to photograph coral reefs, sea turtles, and traditional dhow boats. The Mahale Mountains support habituated chimpanzee groups, while Selous Game Reserve presents riverine landscapes and diverse animal populations. Stone Town's historic quarter features Arab, Persian, and Indian architecture spanning several centuries, including the House of Wonders and the narrow alleys of the former trading port. The less visited Katavi National Park delivers scenes of hundreds of hippos crowding shrinking pools during the dry season. Kondoa rock art sites preserve prehistoric paintings dating back as far as 30,000 years. The active volcano Ol Doinyo Lengai and alkaline Lake Natron with its flamingo flocks add geological interest. From the terraced hillsides of the Usambara Mountains to the wildflower meadows of Kitulo National Park, Tanzania covers nearly every photographic interest.
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Mount Meru
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Ol Doinyo Lengai
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Tarangire National Park
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Engaruka
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Kikuletwa Hot Springs
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Kirumi Bridge
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Olare Orok Conservancy
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Ol Kinyei Conservancy
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New Safari Hotel
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