TREK OVERVIEW
Ol Doinyo Lengai "Mountain of God"
Olonyo Lengai is the only volcano in the world that sometimes erupts natrocarbonatite lava,L a highly fluid lava that contains almost no silicon. It will take 5 hours to get to Ol doinyo Lengai Mountain from Moshi. Normally, we start to climb at midnight fromLlake Natron, it is just possible to reach the summits by dawn at a gentle pace.
The ascent of lengai is demanding an account of the daytime heat, lack of water, steep and unstable slope of ash and crumbly rocks. Donyo L. From the summits of Ol donyo lengai, you can see Mount Kilimanjaro to the East side and Ngorongoro Crater to the west side.
Oldonyo Lengai means ‘Mountain of God’ in the language of the Maasai people who inhabit this area. This Mountain its not a technical climb, but it is very demanding and sometimes dangerous. Yrously steep walk and scramble, strong, you should be fit strong,, and above all, very determined.
TREK HIGHLIGHTS
Trek Duration
3 Days, 2 Nights
Traffic
Very Low
Difficulty
Medium
Scenery
Good
Trekking Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Ol Doinyo Lengai Mountain from Arusha
Your safari will begin from Arusha departing early morning to the wild and remote Ngaresero village where this mountain is situated and surrounded by Lake Natron contains some of the harshest and amazing scenery in Africa and is utterly breathtaking, your drive will take 6 -8 hours and upon arrival, you will have your lunch and then rest at your camp waiting for the mountain climbing which starts around midnight due to the hotter temperatures during day time.
At approximately 11 pm, you will be woken up with tea or coffee and a light snack before meeting your Mountain Guide and beginning your trek into the night. Camping services will be offered for resting.
Day 2: Climbing Ol Doinyo Lengai and Visit Lake Natron
On this day, continue your early morning climb with the goal of reaching the summit in time to witness the sunrise illuminating the Great Rift Valley below. After reaching the top, you will enjoy stunning views of Lake Natron’s salt flats to the north, the Kenyan border in the distance, snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro, and the Great Rift Valley to the east. To the south, you’ll see the stretching Ngorongoro Highlands and Ngorongoro Crater. With your guide, you will explore the peak and have a picnic breakfast at the summit of the active Mount Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano before beginning your descent. After descending, enjoy a refreshing lunch at your campsite or tented camp nearby before heading to Lake Natron, which is not far from the mountain, to see Lesser Flamingos.
Day 3: Ol Doinyo Lengai - Arusha
Breakfast, then drive back to Arusha or Moshi. This depends on the itinerary.
Enquiry and Cost Coverage
Total Cost Covers;
- Airport Transfers (upon Arrival and Departure)
- All Entrance fees and Government taxes
- Clean, purified drinking water
- Fair wages for the mountain crew.
- All meals while on the Mountain
- Rescue Fees and all taxes.
- Salaries for Porters, Cook, and Guides
- Oxygen Tanks, Pulse Oximeter, and First Aid Kit
- Transfers from the Hotel to the Kilimanjaro entrance gate and from the Kilimanjaro exit gate to the hotel.
Total Cost does not Cover;
- Passport, Visa, and Travelers Insurance
- International and local airfare.
- Yellow fever vaccinations
- Local transportation before and after the climb.
- Tips for the support team
- Personal expenses eg. Laundry, beverages, etc.
- Private Toilet and hot shower tent
- Bed, Sleeping Bag, and walking Poles.