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Ol Doinyo Lengai

5.0(1)3 daysArusha✓ Free cancellationPrivate tour
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Length

3 days

Itinerary

3 days planned

Group

Private

Guides

English, French

Overview

"Oldoinyo Lengai" means “The Mountain of God” in the Maasai language. The summit of this strato-volcano is 2962 metres above sea level, and affords direct views into the caldera of Tanzania’s only officially-certified active volcano, and the world’s only carbonatite volcano; records of eruptions have been maintained since 1883, the largest of which deposited ash 100 kilometres away in Loliondo on the Kenyan border to the north west.

Day by day itinerary

  1. 1Arusha to ngaresero village⌄

    After an early breakfast departs Moshi/ for Ngaresero Village near Lake Natron. The drive takes about 8 hours and you will have a packed lunch en route. Dinner and overnight at campsite or lodge. you will begin your ascent of Ol Doinyo Lengai early in the night. Ol Doinyo Lengai is the only volcano in the world to erupt natrocarbonatite lava and is the most active volcano in Tanzania. With a height of 2586m/9370ft it was named Ol Doinyo Lengai or Mountain of God by the Maasai, and is a sacred site of pilgrimage for the Maasai and the dwelling place of their god Enka

    Meals: Lunch: bottled water · Dinner: bottled water

    Overnight: overnight at campsite/ lodge

  2. 2oldonyo lengai back to Arusha⌄

    Wake up early in the night at 1am for tea and biscuits then drive to the base of Ol Doinyo Lengai to begin the ascent in time to view the sunrise from the peak. Descend back down the mountain and drive back to camp

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch: bottled water · Dinner: bottled water

    Overnight: overnight at campsite/lodge

  3. 3oldonyo lengai to arusha⌄

    After breakfast depart for Arusha with a packed lunch en route

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch: bottled water

What's included

  • ✓Lunch
  • ✓Dinner
  • ✓Breakfast

Not included

  • ✕Gratuities
  • ✕insurance

Good to know

Starts: near the freedom torch sethbenjamin street

Ends: near the freedom torch sethbenjamin street

Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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