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Discover the Kariandusi and Hyrax Hill Prehistoric Sites on a guided day tour from Nairobi. Explore the Great Rift Valley, visit museums, and learn about the history of these ancient sites.

Highlights

• Marvel at the breathtaking views of the Great Rift Valley from a viewpoint
• Explore the Kariandusi Prehistoric Site, dating back to the Stone Age
• Discover the Hyrax Hill Prehistoric Site, home to Iron Age fossils
• Visit the Kariandusi Museum and enjoy a nature trail in the area
• Learn about the history and significance of these sites from your guide

Description

Begin your day with a pickup from your hotel in Nairobi. Drive through scenic farmlands, bustling small towns, and the expansive Great Rift Valley. Stop at the Great Rift Valley View Point to take in the breathtaking scenery and views of Mt Longonot, a dormant volcano. Continue to the Kariandusi Prehistoric Site, an African Stone Age site dating back nearly one million years. Discovered by the legendary Kenyan paleoanthropologist and archaeologist Louis Leakey in 1928, this site offers a fascinating glimpse into the past. Enjoy a guided tour of the archaeological site, museum, and nature trail. Next, head to the Hyrax Hill Prehistoric Site, named after the hyraxes that used to live in the rock cracks in the area. Learn about the rock hyrax, which is closely related to the elephant despite their size difference. Explore the Hyrax Hill Museum, Neolithic site, Sirikwa hollows, and tortoise pit with your guide. After a day of exploration, return to Nairobi and get dropped off at your hotel.

Includes

Pick up and drop off from Nairobi Guided tour of Kariandusi Prehistoric Site Guided tour of Hyrax Hill Prehistoric Site Visit to Great Rift Valley View Point

Important Information

• The tour departs at 06:00 hrs from Nairobi The tour involves walking on uneven surfaces Weather can be hot, bring sunscreen and water

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund