Shifting Sand Dunes
These strange piles of magnetized volcanic ash travel across the desert about 50 feet per year.

πŸ“œ Crescent-shaped black sand dunes made of magnetized volcanic ash.
πŸ” Travel across the desert at 15-29 meters (50-55 feet) per year. Located near Olduvai Gorge in Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania.

Why Go

πŸŒ‹ Witness a unique geological phenomenon
✨ Experience a sacred site for the Maasai people
πŸ“Έ Unique dark sand for photos
πŸ¦“ Opportunity for game drives in the surrounding plains

Why Avoid

⚠️ Requires 4x4 vehicle in dry season
🌧️ Trails can become impassable mud pits after rainfall
🚫 Climbing the sacred dunes is inappropriate

Tips

πŸš— Best visited during the dry season
πŸ—ΊοΈ Combine with a visit to Olduvai Gorge Museum

πŸ…ΏοΈ Parking Vehicle access available

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