Mount Ol doinyo Lengai

About Trip

Lake Natron & Ol Doinyo Lengai
Lake Natron and Mt. Ol Doinyo Lengai are part of an untouched land of ancient origin in the northeast of Tanzania in-between the Ngorongoro Highlands and Serengeti plains. This area is home of the Maasai, who have kept all their customs and have hardly been influenced by modern culture. Here, it is the remoteness and the dramatic landscape, rather than the variety of animals that exert a powerful attraction.

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The Active Volcanic Mountain in Tanzania

Climb Mount Oldonyolengai

Climbing Oldonyo Lengai: The climb starts in the night due to the much cooler temperatures and the summit is planned to be at sunrise, this will well depend upon the climber pace. Expected time to be down at the base is 9am.

Hiking: In this area there is a water fall fresh from the Ngorongoro highlands,this is the main source of water for the locals and the various lodges at this remote place. The trail to it takes 1.5hrs, here you can cool down, swim and relax before hiking back.

Visit to the Lake: The most alkaline lake in the world and the largest breeding ground for the flamingoes, your guide will drive you close to the lake and you can experience it up close.

Accommodation: For the high end travelers there are a number of tented camps around the area , and for the budget travelers camping is the solution .

Accessibility: The roads are accessible throughout the year

What to Pack:

If you are planning a climb, here are some things to take with you:

Good comfortable supportive hiking boots, though you do not need mountain boots or rock climbing boots
Long trousers rather than shorts will protect you against rugged rocks and scratchy vegetation. Wear shorts under them and you can take off the long trousers when it gets too hot or you get into the crater.
Lots of water. (We provide)
Sun block; solar radiation can get very intense at nearly 3000amsl.
A head torch, with good batteries. The climb may take up to 6 hrs. (Available for hire)
Layers of clothing; you will sweat and you will shiver. It is almost always windy on top of Oldonyo Lengai and it can be cloudy and really cold; people have been close to hypothermia.

Mount Lengai Volcano Expedition

Duration: 6 daysOl donyo Lengai,
Customise: This package can be customised
Persons: min (1) max (4)
Accommodation: Mixed
Activities: Hiking, Mountain Climbing
Lengai volcano expedition — 6 days

Day 1:

Day 1: Arusha-Lake Natron
— Transfer from Arusha to base camp and ascent of Ol Doinyo Lengai at midnight.

Day2:

Days 2-4: 3 nights on top of Lengai

Day 5:

Day 5: Descend to Lake Natron
— Go down and have break near Lake Natron and visit the waterfall
— Accommodation: comfortable (private) campsite near lake Natron

Day 6:

Day 6 — Back to Arusha
— Driving day returning back to Arusha. Overnight in Arusha included (two hotel categories for Deluxe and Standard to choose from)

End of Tour

Please note that the prices above are Camping accommodation, for standard accommodation, for deluxe accommodation add US$476 per person traveling alone and also add US$284 per person in a group of 2 — 4 people traveling.

The Prices Includes:
— Full board accommodation
— Transport
— All parks entrance fees
— Ranger and guide fees and allowances
— Activities as per the itineraries

Prices Excludes:
— Accommodation on the first night before safari and last night after safari in Arusha town book with us for the prices listed below:

Standard Accommodations:-
***Impala Hotel:
US$50 per person per night sharing on half board basis and US$65 per person per night single room supplement on half board basis

**WCT lodge
US$35 per person per night on half board basis

Deluxe Accommodations:-
— Ngurdoto Mountain Lodge
— US$85 per person per night sharing on half board basis and US$125 per person per night single room supplement on half board basis

— The New Arusha Hotel
— US$80 per person per night sharing on half board basis and US$125 per person per night single room supplement on half board basis

— Airport transfers, book with us for US$60 per vehicle (6 seats) per transfer.
— International flights
— Tips and drinks
— Sleeping bags
— Items of personal nature/use

Our Happy Clients!

Our Tanzania trip was fabulous. Spotting the Tree-climbing lions and Black Rhino was unforgettable. Thanks for fulfilling our dreams. We’ll be back soon!

 4.5/5

Clara Smith

From USA

Thank you, Maasai Land Wonders Team, for your exceptional care during my 3 Months Volunteering program. A thousand thanks for an unforgettable experience.