Scaling Ol doinyo Lengai can be strenuous due to the heat during the day, scarce water resources, and the precarious inclines of loose ash and fragile stones. It is advisable to commence the climb early and it is most favorable to ascend from the west to temporarily escape the morning sunlight.
Scaling Ol doinyo Lengai can be strenuous due to the heat during the day, scarce water resources, and the precarious inclines of loose ash and fragile stones. It is advisable to commence the climb early and it is most favorable to ascend from the west to temporarily escape the morning sunlight.
Journey to Ol Doinyo Lengai
Ol Doinyo Lengai - Travel to Mto Wa Mbu and enter the Great Rift Valley, passing through the Engaruaka basin into a semi-desert region that is hot, wild, and dusty, with the extinct volcanoes Kitumbene and Gelai visible to the right, and the majestic “Mountain of God,” Ol Doinyo Lengai, always ahead. By midday, arrive…
Journey to Ol Doinyo Lengai
Ol Doinyo Lengai - Travel to Mto Wa Mbu and enter the Great Rift Valley, passing through the Engaruaka basin into a semi-desert region that is hot, wild, and dusty, with the extinct volcanoes Kitumbene and Gelai visible to the right, and the majestic “Mountain of God,” Ol Doinyo Lengai, always ahead. By midday, arrive at Falls Camp on the banks of the Engaresero River, a perfect spot to shower, bathe in the river, or embark on a trek to the waterfalls hidden in the Western wall of the rift valley. Rest, and around midnight, drive to begin the ascent of Lengai. Upon reaching the summit, the glowing lava should be visible.
Ol Doinyo Lengai
Ol Doinyo Lengai - Relish the sunrise and the breathtaking views up the Rift Valley extending to Kenya. Descend around lunchtime, and proceed to Lake Natron, a significant Flamingo breeding ground in East Africa. On the way, visit a Maasai “Boma” village.
Journey to Arusha
Arusha - Travel to Arusha and spend the night at the Lodge. On the return journey to Arusha, there will be plenty of opportunities to stop and purchase some of the renowned Makonde carvings for which Tanzania is famous. Additionally, for those interested, there is a chance to visit Mesarani Snake Park to observe snakes that are typically elusive in the wild due to their natural shyness.
- Private transportation
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- All fees and/or taxes
- Private transportation
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- All fees and/or taxes
- Tips
- Tips
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
