The modern
Ngorongoro–Lengai Geopark Museum (Urithi Geo-Museum), located in Karatu,
Arusha, is a new and exciting addition to Tanzania’s tourism landscape. Beyond
being a visitor attraction, it offers a unique opportunity for students to
learn about the history of science, geology, and the environment in an
interactive and engaging way.
The museum
continues to welcome visitors from different sectors. Today, 19 November 2025,
pupils and teachers from Paradise Primary School in Chato, Geita Region,
explored the museum and received hands-on learning experiences. Their visit
included understanding how the Earth looked millions of years ago compared to
today, discovering natural geological features found within the Great Rift
Valley, observing a three-million-year-old rock brought from the
Ngorongoro–Lengai Geopark, learning about the rich traditions of the Hadzabe,
Iraqw, Datoga, and Maasai communities, testing their ability to identify
wildlife sounds, and even participating in indoor cycling races that simulate
movement alongside wild animals.
This
state-of-the-art museum creates several opportunities for Tanzania. These
include expanding the country’s geotourism offerings, strengthening scientific
research and geological education, enabling communities and students to learn
the history of science and the environment, creating jobs and income for
surrounding local communities, and elevating Tanzania’s global standing as a
leader in conservation, tourism, and education.
The
Ngorongoro Conservation Area was designated a geopark in 2018, making it the
only geopark in sub-Saharan Africa and the second in the entire
continent after Morocco.
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