South of Lake Natron in the eastern rift valley of North Tanzania. Lies Mount Ol Doinyo Lengai (dubbed as the sacred mountain of God), Ol Doinyo Lengai is an active mountain. At height of 2878m.
Northern side of the summit crater lies the hot barren salt flats of Lakes Natron stretch into the distance, beyond lies the Kenyan border. The day temperatures by the lake often exceed 40 C.
Lake Natron is also a breeding ground for flamingo. The view on the east is dominated by Mt Kilimanjaro and to the west the forested escarpments and hills comprising the western slopes of the Great African Rift Valley.
Given the long transfer distance, it is best to trek Ol Doinyo Lengai as part of a 3 day tour. Below is a standard 3 day itinerary for Ol Doinyo Lengai but keep in mind this climb can be an addition to a longer safari tour depending on your preference.
Kilimanjaro Airport, Moshi or Arusha, Tanzania
A prompt departure at 8:30 AM.
Approximately 2:00PM to 4.00 PM.
Private Safari/Mid range/Tented camp/Camping (budget). Kindly confirm this with our safari specialist
Private accompanied by a ranger
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Professional Mountain Guide
Drinking water
Transportation to park gate returns
Accommodation on Mountain huts during trek
Meals-breakfast, lunch and dinner
Entrance and hut fees
Porters
Visas
Tips
International flights to the country
Any personal items of nature
Depart Moshi or Arusha at 7.00 am and drive to Ngaresero village (Lake Natron) with packed lunch. This is about 8 hours driving. Dinner and overnight at Kamakia camp.
Full Board - Dinner, Breakfast and Lunch
At very early morning 1:00a.m Drive to the base of the Ol’doinyo Lengai mountain to start the climb. Reach at the summit during sunrise and spend sometime there before coming down to the base of the mountain. From there clients will be transfered by jeep to Kamakia camp for shower and rest. Dinner and overnight at Kamakia camp.
Elevation (m): 2,278m
Hiking Time: 8 hours
Full Board - Dinner, Breakfast and Lunch
Breakfast then drive back to Arusha or Moshi. This depends on the itinerary.
Full Board - Dinner, Breakfast and Lunch
When selecting your accommodation for your itinerary, it's important to bear in mind that the type of accommodation you choose can have a substantial impact on the overall cost of your trip. It will also determine whether your itinerary falls into the budget, medium, or luxury category. We recommend that you consult with our safari expert to identify the accommodation options that best align with your budget and requirements.
Full Board: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
4x4 Landcruiser with Pop-up roof