Kondoa Rock Art Sites, Rock art site in Kondoa District, Tanzania.
The Kondoa Rock Art Sites contain over 150 natural caves with ancient paintings depicting elongated human figures, domestic animals, and hunting activities on granite surfaces.
The excavation of Kisese II Rockshelter, initiated in 1935 by Mary and Louis Leakey, revealed artifacts and evidence of human occupation dating back 40,000 years.
The Sandawe people maintain their connection to the sites through simbó healing ceremonies, while Maasai groups use the caves for ritual feasting traditions.
Visitors must register at the information center in Kolo village and travel with authorized guides through rough terrain to access the scattered painting locations.
The rock art displays two distinct styles: red ochre paintings linked to hunter-gatherers and white paintings attributed to Bantu farming communities.
Location: Kondoa District
GPS coordinates: -4.72444,35.83389
Latest update: March 4, 2025 02:14
Tanzania provides photographers with an extraordinary range of subjects, from the Serengeti plains to Zanzibar's coastline and Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa at 19,341 feet (5,895 meters). The country contains major wildlife reserves including Tarangire, where elephant herds move between baobab trees, and the Ngorongoro Crater, which holds a dense concentration of large mammals within its 100-square-mile (260-square-kilometer) caldera. Coastal regions and offshore islands like Mafia and Pemba offer opportunities to photograph coral reefs, sea turtles, and traditional dhow boats. The Mahale Mountains support habituated chimpanzee groups, while Selous Game Reserve presents riverine landscapes and diverse animal populations. Stone Town's historic quarter features Arab, Persian, and Indian architecture spanning several centuries, including the House of Wonders and the narrow alleys of the former trading port. The less visited Katavi National Park delivers scenes of hundreds of hippos crowding shrinking pools during the dry season. Kondoa rock art sites preserve prehistoric paintings dating back as far as 30,000 years. The active volcano Ol Doinyo Lengai and alkaline Lake Natron with its flamingo flocks add geological interest. From the terraced hillsides of the Usambara Mountains to the wildflower meadows of Kitulo National Park, Tanzania covers nearly every photographic interest.
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