Occasionally there are Maasai herders in the area and there can be all kinds of game on the drives to and from the rock. Both the rock and the fig tree have some fame. In various stories and legends from the past the tree is called "the place where the man was killed" for inconclusive and often contradictory reasons. It is also used as an iconic signpost in the middle of seemingly endless grasslands. The rock has sheltered humans for at least 10,000 years and still might harbor wild dogs, Maasai herders, and even the rare, bone-breaking lamagier. 

There are two excellent and relevant books that mention the area: My Serengeti Years by Myles Turner and The Tree Where Man Was Born by Peter Matthiessen. Joseph Ndunguru was born and raised in Tanzania. He has worked more than thirty years studying and interpreting the wildlife of the country. Joseph has led safaris for the most important organizations (and for some of the the world's most important people) for more than twenty years. His sense of humor and encyclopedic knowledge make him a wonderful traveling companion. Prior to being a tour leader, Joseph worked for 16 years at Ngorongoro Crater in education and tourism. Born in the southern part of Tanzania (near Mbinga), Joseph was educated in Uganda. 

When he was a youngster, the East African Union existed and Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda were cooperative members of the Union. Joseph was educated further at the College of African Wildlife Management and then traveled to the US where he attended the University of Michigan's Park Management and Recreation program. David Clapp has spent his adult life working in the environmental field and in eco-tourism. In his thirty-plus trips to Tanzania he has found a second home, a nation full of friends, and enough wildlife to keep his heart racing day in and day out. 

David will provide books and checklists, photographic and pre-travel advice; as well as working in the field to make your trip memorable. More About Nasera African Safari - Your choice for the best African Safari with an Expert Guide Nasera African Safari will arrange your itinerary to make sure you experience the best of wildlife and beautiful vistas of Tanzania. 

You'll learn about our culture and marvel at the diverse African wildlife, all while enjoying spectacular landscapes. Travel to Olduvai Gorge, Ngorongoro Highlands, The Serengeti, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park and more. Nasera African Safari assists you in choosing the best destinations and perfect lodging. Whether it be an upscale lodge or a tented camp, we'll help you pick the lodging that is right for you. You will enjoy secure safe, reliable and enjoyable lodging in Africa with our expert knowledge of Tanzania.