Starting Point
Arusha
Trip Days
3 Days
Hotel
5 Star
Transportation
Safari Vehicle
"Mountain of God", OlDoinyoLengai
Known by the Maasai people as the "Mountain of God", OlDoinyoLengaiis nothing short of spectacular. Rising majestically from the Great Rift Valley floor to a height of 2890m, OlDoinyoLengai is the only active volcano on planet that erupts carbonatite lava. This type of lava is very unique because temperatures of these lavas are only around 5000C, about half the temperature of normal basalt lavas, and its lava flows with a viscosity almost as fluid as water. Described by others as a scientifically precious, geochemical shrine, Oldoinyolengai's is quite a physically demanding climb. Its steep slope makes it a challenge to climb up as well as to climb back down and the day time heat is unbearable. The best time to climb the mountain is at night when the temperatures are lower. This allows the climber to witness the amazing sunrise at the summit and come back down before the scorching heat kicks in. Given the long transfer distance, it is best to trek OlDoinyoLengai as part of a 3 day tour. Below is a standard 3 day itinerary for OlDoinyoLengai but keep in mind this climb can be an addition to a longer safari tour depending on your preference.
Price
$ 1500Location
TanzaniaDurations
6 Days - 5 Nights
Type
Safari TourDeparture City
ArushaEnd City
Arusha
Depart Arusha early in the morning and drive to Lake Natron Camp (the transfer is around 5.5 hours). Here you will be able to freshen up then visit NgareSero Waterfalls which descend from the Nguruman Escarpment west of Lake Natron. After your tour of the waterfalls you will head back to the camp or lodge for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast you will be transferred to Lake Natron, an alkaline lake that serves as the principal breeding site for three-quarters of the world's population of Lesser Flamingoes. After your tour of Lake Natron you will head back to the camp or lodge so as to get enough rest before your trek up the mountain at midnight.
Your climb will start at midnight and it will take around 5 to 6 hours and reach the summit in time to witness the amazing sunrise as it illuminates the Great Rift Valley. During your climb you will be escorted by an experienced Maasai guide. After exploring the peak, you will head back down the mountain to the base where your driver will be waiting for you to take you back to the camp to rest and freshen up. You will then be transferred back to Moshi via NgareSero Maasai village where you will be able to visit the Maasai bomas and experience their ways of life.
Included
Program charges include all lodging or camps during the program; meals specified on the itinerary; site visits; entrance fees; guides; 4X4 Safari Vehicle and Government taxes.
Excluded
Airport transfers.
Accommodation for all days.
All taxes
Meals
Non Alcoholic Drinks
All activities mentioned on this tour
Professional driver
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