Immerse yourself in the captivating history of Olduvai Gorge, one of the world’s most important palaeoanthropological sites. Discover ancient hominin remains, visit an active dig, and witness a fascinating shifting sand dune nearby.
Immerse yourself in the captivating history of Olduvai Gorge, one of the world’s most important palaeoanthropological sites. Discover ancient hominin remains, visit an active dig, and witness a fascinating shifting sand dune nearby.
- Olduvai Gorge Museum - Submerge yourself in ancient history at the captivating palaeoanthropological site of Olduvai Gorge. It is one of the most important in the world. Set between the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti, you will learn about mankind history, an excellent new museum, and beautiful views
- and an opportunity to visit an active…
- Olduvai Gorge Museum - Submerge yourself in ancient history at the captivating palaeoanthropological site of Olduvai Gorge. It is one of the most important in the world. Set between the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti, you will learn about mankind history, an excellent new museum, and beautiful views
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and an opportunity to visit an active dig.
You will view a replica of Laetoli Footprints, giving you the earliest evidence of bipedalism. Find out its significance to modern research. You will be driven down to visit the gorge itself and learn what Mary and Louis Leakey discovered about early hominin remains. Go through the information board on site.
Arrange in advance for a member of staff to take you to active dig sites. Olduvai Gorge is the focus of a number of ongoing studies. If you are lucky, chat with scientists between June and October.
There is a curious phenomena, a shifting sand dune just 30 minutes’ drive from Olduvai. This dune moves around 10m a year, blown by the prevailing wind.
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- Entrance fees to attractions
- Private transportation
- Entrance fees to attractions
Experience the depth of early history at the fascinating Olduvai Gorge, a key paleoanthropological location on the planet. Situated between the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti, this site invites you to delve into the history of humanity, with a modern museum, stunning panoramas, and a chance to experience a working archaeological dig. You will…
Experience the depth of early history at the fascinating Olduvai Gorge, a key paleoanthropological location on the planet. Situated between the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti, this site invites you to delve into the history of humanity, with a modern museum, stunning panoramas, and a chance to experience a working archaeological dig. You will encounter a recreation of the Laetoli Footprints, offering the oldest known evidence of bipedal walking. Discover its importance in contemporary study. You will be taken down to explore the depths of the gorge and become acquainted with the discoveries of Mary and Louis Leakey about early hominin remains. Read the information on the onsite board.
Plan ahead for a guide to escort you to live dig sites. Olduvai Gorge is the centre of several ongoing explorations. With some luck, you can have a discussion with researchers between the months of June and October.
Witness an interesting sight – a migrating sand dune that’s a mere 30 minutes from Olduvai. This dune shifts about 10m each year, carried by the dominant wind.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.