Kondoa Rock Art Sites Travel Guide: Top Sights in Tanzania, Tours &

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Kondoa Rock Art Sites- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Historical & Cultural; Tanzania; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 3 hours

The Kondoa Rock Art Sites, located between Singida and the Irangi Hills in central Tanzania, showcase a remarkable collection of ancient rock paintings. These artworks, found in areas such as Kondoa Irangi and Kolo Village, offer a glimpse into the lives of both hunter-gatherers and agro-pastoralists over the past two thousand years. With an estimated 1,600 distinct paintings spread across nearly 200 sites, the art captures scenes of daily life, including hunting, music-making, and interactions with wildlife. Created with pigments like iron oxide and possibly animal fat, these paintings are among the world's oldest, with some estimated to be between 19,000 and 30,000 years old. The Sandawe people, believed to be the creators, continue to live in Tanzania today.

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Reviews of Kondoa

Mowlot Kazati

4
Reviewed: 2024-01-27

This is an amazing place and an amazing experience. However the Park Rangers should warn you what you're in for! You arrive at the office in Kolo, pay your entrance fee and hire a guide, all quite reasonable. They don't mention you are about to drive your own car on eight kilometers of extremely rough dirt road and then have a rigorous climb up rocky trails to the painting sites. Totally worth it, but be forewarned!
Harambee Foundation

4
Reviewed: 2022-07-27

About a 90 minute walk (circle loop) with a nice overlook along the way. We camped out. Very large campsite w/ toilets. Camping fees are on top of entrance & guide fees.
Steven Matiku

3
Reviewed: 2022-06-28

Not exciting as I expected! I loved the hiking
Fred Crandal

5
Reviewed: 2021-11-23

A challenging hike for this old man but well worth it.
Fred Crandal

4
Reviewed: 2021-11-16

The climb was rough for me but no problem for my younger companion... maybe the extra 100 lbs had something to do wit it as well... Don't miss his opportunity.