Engaruka Ruins
Engaruka
Agricultural settlement ruins from the 15th to 18th centuries at the foot of the Rift Valley escarpment, with stone terraces and irrigation channels, on the way to Lake Natron.
Located near the village of Engaruka on the road from Mto wa Mbu to Lake Natron, these ruins are among the most important pre-colonial agricultural sites in East Africa. Between the 15th and 18th centuries, residents built stone terraces, house platforms and an intricate system of irrigation channels at the foot of the escarpment, covering about 20 square kilometers. The settlement was later abandoned as its water supply changed. The ruins are scattered, so you need a village guide for a walk of about 1 to 2 hours, costing about 20 USD. It is a good stop on the way to or from Lake Natron for visitors interested in archaeology.
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