Kariandusi Museum Travel Guide: Top Sights in Kenya, Tours & Travel

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Kariandusi Museum- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Historical & Cultural; Kenya; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 2 hours

Kariandusi Museum, located near Lake Elementaita in Kenya, is an important archaeological site dating back between 700,000 to 1 million years. Discovered in 1928 by Dr. Louis Leakey, it is one of the earliest known Acheulian sites in East Africa, where early humans crafted hand axes and other tools. Geological evidence suggests that ancient lakes once covered the area, influencing human settlement patterns. Excavations have revealed numerous stone tools, supporting the theory that Kariandusi was a tool-making site. Today, the museum preserves these findings, offering insights into early human technology and habitation in the region.

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Reviews of Kariandusi

Philip WB

3
Reviewed: 2025-02-23

Interesting information, but not a lot to see and rather run down! Excellent well informed guide.
Ebru Turgut

5
Reviewed: 2025-02-19

Actually it is an archeological site. Very good place. Not a museum.
Hussein Lilah

5
Reviewed: 2024-12-21

The Prehistoric site within the Great Rift Valley near Lake Elementaita in Kenya is a museum containing evidence and the remains of the early man, (Homo Habilis) thousands of year ago.
Abraham Nzau

5
Reviewed: 2024-10-16

I had an amazing time refreshing my knowledge on the history of mankind and got to see firsthand the tools they used. Had a very informed archeologist hiding is throughout the museum
Fiona Njagi

4
Reviewed: 2019-06-10

One of the smallest museums of Kenya, Kariandusi is a must visit if you are in the area. For locals, it's quite affordable yet very informative. I just had a crash course in early man, geography, climatology, botany and diatomite(thank you Dickson). The area has picnic spots and camping area. For camping, come with a goat, learn how to make stone axes, make them and slaughter and cut the goat using them. Have bonfire while enjoying your meal. Carry your own music and DJ. The place gets windy and cold at night, prepare for that too. Otherwise it's a package deal should you be around elementaita. Also have time, you can visit some few neighbouring sites