Private Ol Doinyo Lengai 2-day Adventure Ol Doinyo Lengai 2-day Adventure

Ol Doinyo Lengai is a unique volcano located in the Lake Natron area and means "Mountain of god” in the Maasai language. It is a challenging and rewarding climb for adventure seekers.
Ol Doinyo Lengai is a unique volcano located in the Lake Natron area in northern Tanzania,. The name "Lengai" means "Mountain of God" in the Maasai language, and it is considered a sacred site in their culture. The volcano is known for its unusual volcanic activity, with a distinctive effusion of natrocarbonatite lava, which is different from the typical basaltic lava found in most other volcanoes.

Day 1: Arusha - Lake Natron camp
There is a 6am departure for Lake Natron campsite. The transfer takes approximately seven hours so you will arrive around 1pm. You will have lunch before setting off for the hike to Ngare Sero Waterfall. There will also be a visit to Lake Natron, the principal breeding site for lesser flamingoes. After the lake you will return to the campsite for dinner and rest before beginning your climb later around midnight.

Day 2: Ol Doinyo Lengai Summit
The trek to the summit of Ol Doinyo Lengai starts around midnight in an attempt to make it to the summit for sunrise. The slopes are steep and can be a bit tricky because of the ash underfoot. Depending on your level of fitness it takes about 6-10 hours, to reach the peak. You may stop for a rest and breakfast break on the way up. From the summit of 2960m you will witness a breathtaking sunrise over the Great Rift Valley and may even see Mounts Kilimanjaro and Meru in the distance. After descending you will return to the camp for a quick bite and shower before setting off for the return to Arusha.

The tour ends at the campsite at around 2pm.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.