
4.5
Ancient ruins & archaeological sites
Olduvai Gorge
Ngorongoro, Tanzania
Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania is the cradle of mankind, with layers of earth recording millions of years of history.
Good to know
- Tickets
- Book ahead
- Crowds
- Usually quiet
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- Getting there
- Best as a day trip
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