Experience the sacred mountain of the Maasai people with an ascent of Ol Doinyo Lengai, also known as "The Mountain of God".
Located in northern Tanzania, this active volcano offers stunning views into its caldera and of the surrounding area, including the hot salt flats of Lake Natron and the Ngorongoro Game Reserve.
While the ascent is demanding due to steep slopes and daytime heat, the journey is worth it. You can walk across the crater floor and make an early descent from the summit in the morning shadow. To prepare for your ascent, bring a short and warm jacket and long trousers for the cold at the summit before dawn.
Don't miss this opportunity to experience the natural wonder and spiritual significance of Ol Doinyo Lengai!
Itinerary
Day 1
Depart from Moshi/Arusha and drive for 8 hours to Ngaresero Village near Lake Natron, where you will have dinner and overnight at a campsite or lodge.
Day 2
Start your climb at 1 a.m. and reach the summit after 7 to 12 hours, depending on your fitness. At the summit, you can hear the lava flow inside the crater, and the descent will take less time but requires careful footing.
Day 3
You will have a cultural tour of a Maasai "Boma" village and walk around Lake Natron, known as a major flamingo breeding site. You will have hot lunch before being driven back to Moshi/Arusha for dinner and overnight at the designated hotel or lodge, and depending on your itinerary, you might be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight back home.
