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Importance of Olduvai Gorge and Ngorongoro-Lengai for Human History and Geological Science

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  • Tanzania's Ambassador to France, Saidi Yakubu, emphasized the need for international cooperation to preserve Olduvai Gorge and the Ngorongoro-Lengai UNESCO Global Geopark.
  • Olduvai Gorge is significant for archaeological discoveries that have advanced the understanding of human evolution.
  • The Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA) received a certificate of appreciation from President Samia Suluhu Hassan for its role in the Kizimkazi Festival 2026.
  • The NCAA showcased Ngorongoro's wildlife and conservation efforts at the festival, attracting thousands of visitors.
  • Ambassador Yakubu highlighted the importance of ensuring Tanzanian experts lead partnerships in conservation and research.

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Ambassador Yakubu said the two sites give Tanzania a unique position globally because of their importance to human history, geological science, conservation and heritage tourism.

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The initiative gave visitors a glimpse of the wildlife experience awaiting tourists at Ngorongoro while highlighting the importance of conservation and sustainable tourism.

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