Olduvai Gorge landscape
Explore Olduvai Gorge
Ngorongoro Conservation Area · Tanzania
Olduvai Gorge
Olduvai Gorge is an important paleoanthropological and archaeological landscape within the wider Ngorongoro region.
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Best Time
Check current site access and opening arrangements
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Region
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
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Area
Archaeological site
The DestinationMore than a place.
More than a place.
A feeling.
A visit can provide context on human evolution and research in East Africa. Museum access, opening arrangements, guide services and any additional fees should be confirmed for the intended date.
Olduvai Gorge is not the same attraction as Laetoli or the Ngorongoro Crater. Route timing depends on the rest of the itinerary and current road conditions.
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Places and experiences to consider.
The list below helps plan a route; access, operating conditions, local permissions and availability must be confirmed for the dates requested.
Interpretive and museum visit subject to current access
Experience Olduvai GorgeWhat you'll find
What you'll find
in the wild.
Wildlife
1 speciesWildlife sightings depend on the surrounding route and are not the primary purpose of the archaeological visit.01
Experiences
ActivitiesMuseum and site visit when open01
Guided interpretation where available02
Combine with a confirmed Ngorongoro Conservation Area itinerary03
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