The Hadzabe of Lake Eyasi are some of the last functional hunter-gatherers in Africa, and perhaps the world. They have lived and hunted in Tanzania for thousands of years, and witnessed the introduction of metal, agriculture, pastoralists, guns and religion. Yet today they number less than 2,000 and their existence is threatened by a lack of game, land encroachment and modern diseases.
These images are the product of 6 days spent with the Hadzabe. They focus on hunting and as a result, the men and boys. The woman of the Hadzabe, life in the temporary camps at the northern tip of Lake Eyasi, and how this group are dealing with the modern world are not covered. Despite this, I hope that a glimpse into the day-to-day lives of the Hadzabe will encourage people to learn more, and if possible, help them find a place in 21st century Africa.
Hadzabe, Africa’s Last Hunter-Gatherers – Pt 1
Hadzabe, Africa’s Last Hunter-Gatherers – Pt 2
Hadzabe, Africa’s Last Hunter-Gatherers – Pt 3
Hadzabe, Africa’s Last Hunter-Gatherers – Pt 4
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