Northern Tanzania Culture & Heritage

Visit Olduvai Gorge

Visit Olduvai Gorge, one of East Africa’s best-known archaeological locations, between the Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti.

Stone ruins beneath a large tree
General heritage context; these ruins are not identified as the named island, caves, rock-art site or archaeological site.

Visit Olduvai Gorge, one of East Africa’s best-known archaeological locations, between the Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti. Learn about discoveries of early human remains and fossils and how the site has contributed to understanding human origins and the region’s ancient environment.

Experience highlights

  • Human-origins heritage
  • Fossil discoveries
  • Guided interpretation

Plan this experience

Typical visit: approximately 1 hour. By arrangement; confirm current availability, suitability, guiding, access and written inclusions.

All activities are by arrangement. Availability, permits, park rules, guiding, equipment, access, timings, minimum ages, meals and inclusions must be confirmed for the actual dates and group. Sea conditions, tides, weather and seasonal wildlife can change the plan. Wildlife sightings and natural events are never guaranteed.

Travel with respect

Let local hosts lead community visits, seek consent for photographs and follow guide and site instructions. Observe wildlife without feeding, touching, chasing or disturbing it, and leave coral, plants and heritage objects undisturbed.