Shifting Sands A wandering dune of volcanic ash
- Migrating volcanic dune
- Near Oldupai Gorge
- Unusual natural feature
Shifting Sands is a free-standing crescent dune of black volcanic ash near Oldupai Gorge that slowly migrates across the plains over the years, held together by the wind. It’s a curious natural landmark on the Serengeti-bound route.
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