Olduvai Gorge, within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, is one of the most important palaeontological sites on Earth. The museum at the gorge explains the extraordinary discovery of some of humanity's oldest ancestors, including Homo habilis and Paranthropus boisei, by Louis and Mary Leakey. Guided walks down into the gorge are available.
Good to know
- Hours
- Daily 08:00–17:00
- Best time
- On route to or from Serengeti
- Best for
- History buffs, Science enthusiasts, Families
Location
Olduvai Gorge, Ngorongoro Conservation Area
-2.9833, 35.3500 View on map
Tips for visiting
- Combine with Serengeti trip — on the main road between Ngorongoro and Serengeti
- Guided gorge walk takes about 45 minutes
- Museum displays genuine fossils and tools