Lake Eyasi

Lake Eyasi is a soda lake located on the floor of the Rift Valley. Also known as the 'forgotten lake' due to the mostly unexplored landscape, Lake Eyasi is larger than Lakes Manyara or Natron. The impressive landscape surrounding the lake includes the Crater Highlands, the plains of the Serengeti and the western wall of the Eyasi Escarpment.

Small groups of bushmen inhabit the area, the Hadza and Watindiga live in nomadic groups. They hunt with bow and arrows and gather roots, tubers and wild fruits much as their ancestors did during the Stone Age.

A nearby cave, the Mumba, has been excavated to reveal many fossilized hominoid remains such as a prehistoric skull, molars and prehistoric tools. Animal remains have also been uncovered including antelope, rhino, zebra and hippo. Within the Mumba cave, ochre paintings have been discovered leading archeologists to believe that various people have used this cave as shelter over the years.