There is only one rather narrow, rocky track down into the crater, and another one up. Both were hand built by prisoners in the 1950's. ... The descent to the crater floor takes about 30 minutes because of the steepness and condition of the road. The vegetation on the way down is dense and lush, but there are undesignated viewpoints.

From Arusha, drive south-west to Makuyuni, then turn right to Lake Manyara. The road is paved most of the way to Lake Manyara, and a new road is being built with World Bank Funds, scheduled for completion in 1990.

The lodge, near the shores of Lake Ndutu, has cottages, permanent tents, a campsite, restaurant and lounge. The lodge is undergoing renovation, with expertise refined at Gibb's Farm. It is one of the top lodges in Tanzania. During the rainy season there can be many flies.

The gorge was discovered in 1911 by Professor Kattwinkel who was searching for butterflies and who accidentally stumbled upon fossils of prehistoric animals.