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Datoga Cultural Tour

Package Overview

The Datoga tribe, neighbors of the Hadzabe at Lake Eyasi, are skilled blacksmiths and farmers, known for their unique metalwork and traditional attire.

Day Itinerary:

  • Morning (07:00 AM): Depart Arusha for Lake Eyasi region (approx. 4 hrs).

  • Arrival at Datoga Homestead: Meet your Datoga hosts.

  • Cultural Activities:

    • Visit a traditional homestead and learn about Datoga family life.

    • Observe blacksmithing, where they melt scrap metal and make knives, arrows, and jewelry.

    • Join in grinding maize with stone tools.

  • Lunch: Packed lunch or local meal with hosts.

  • Afternoon (02:30 PM): Visit farmlands and learn about subsistence farming.

  • Evening (04:00 PM): Drive back to Arusha or overnight at Eyasi if combined with Hadzabe.

Highlights

  • Datoga blacksmith craft.

  • Traditional food and daily lifestyle.

  • Cultural exchange with hosts.

End of Safari

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Inclusions:

  • Professional English-speaking driver/guide

  • Transport in private safari vehicle

  • Village entry fees

  • Guided Datoga cultural tour

  • Blacksmithing demonstration

  • Bottled drinking water

  • Lunch box or hot local meal

  • Pick-up and drop-off at hotel

Exclusions:

  • Tips & gratuities

  • Personal purchases (crafts, jewelry)

  • Alcoholic drinks and sodas

  • Optional overnight stay at Eyasi

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