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OLDUVAI GORGE "The Cradle of Mankind" Olduvai Gorge is locally called “Oldupai”, a name given by the Maasai for the Sisal growing in the Gorge. Known the world over for the fantastic archeological discoveries made by Doctors Louis and Mary Leakey, including the skull of a humanoid, which is belived to be 1.75 million years old. The cradle of mankind lies on the short grass plains of the Serengeti. Not only have fossils of humanoid origin been found but also fossils from prehistoric animals that lived around them. The latest and probably greatest findings were made in 1986 by and American and Tanzanian archaeological team. They discovered human fossils including 302 bones and teeth belonging to a female some 1.8 million years old. Excavations still continue in the Gorge during the dry season. It is possible to enter the Gorge with a special guide. There is also a small museum showing some of the finds and a resting suitable for a picnic lunch. |
5 Day / 4 night Safari - Lake Manyara, Olduvai Gorge, Serengeti and Ngorongoro |
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6 Day / 5 Night Safari - Lake Manyara, Olduvai Gorge, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire |
7 Day / 6 Night Safari - Lake Manyara, Lake Natron - Maasai Village, Olduvai Gorge, Serengeti and Ngorongoro |
8 Day 7 Night Safari - Arusha National Park, Tarangire, Lake Eyasi - Hadzabe Tribe, Olduvai Gorge, Serengeti, Ngorongoro |