Between Ngorongoro and Serengeti sprouts a majestic monument over the horizon. The two humongous hominid skulls a top the monument should give you a clear indication of what lies beyond the beaten path. Olduvai is a misspelling from the Maasai linguistics ‘Oldupai’ that identifies the wild sisal plant that grows in the area.
Olduvai Gorge holds the earliest evidence of the existence of our human ancestors. Nicknamed the cradle of mankind, paleoanthropologists have been able to excavate bones and tools that date back millions of years. The imprints and evidence have been prevalent even after the formation of the gorge through aggressive geological activity and stream dating 30,000 years back. This unequivocally rubber stamps the magnificence and resilience of the wonder that Olduvai is and why it is one of the world’s most important site of understanding human evolution.
A visit to the Olduvai Gorge can be incorporated in any of our popular safari plans. Our Safari plans are always on subject to change to meet our guest’s needs and expectations. Contact the Nisimulie Africa team to get your tailor made safari to include this unique experience