Hiking Overview

Oldonyo Lengai is a Maasai name meaning the “Mountain of God” is an active volcanic mountain in Eastern of Rift Valley and the only active volcanic mountain in the world that produce Natrocarbonatite Lava. Its approximately 4 Hours drives from Arusha to Oldoinyo Lengai Mountain. Oldoinyo Lengai rises at the parched rift valley floor to a height of 2886 meter/9469b foot. You start the steep 6 hours climb around midnight with the goal reaching crater rim for sunrise. After exploring the crater you complete your adventure by doing 4 hours hike down the Mountains.

Hiking Itinerary

  • Day 1: Arusha/Moshi – Lake Natron (Ol Doinyo Lengai Hiking)

    After breakfast you will have comprehensive briefing about your safari then depart Lake Natron which will take 5-6 hours driving from Arusha. lunch will be served at the picnic site then climbing Oldonyo lengai Mountain will start at night in order to explore African sky during night climbing will take 4-6 hours climbing, 2-3 hours descent.

  • Day 2: Lake Natron

    Today, probably you will descent at late morning the car will pick you and drive back to the camps for your hot lunch late afternoon you visit Engaresero river waterfalls and explore the flamingos at Lake Natron then back to camps for Dinner and Overnight.

  • Day 3: Lake Natron to Arusha/Moshi

    Today after Breakfast you will have a chance to visit the Maasai Boma where you will enjoy Maasai Dancing and learning the Maasai culture and taboos then drive to Arusha lunch will served on your way to Arusha onward to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight back to home.

Package Includes:

Pre & Post Trek accommodation

Professional guides, cooks and porters

Transportation to & from the mountain gate

Park fees, camping fees & rescue fees

Double layered Sleeping Mats

3 meals daily while on the mountain

Filtered water throughout the trek

Portable toilets and toilets tents

Hot Water For Washing Purpose

Pick up and drop off at the airport.

Fair wages for the mountain crew.

Package does not Include:

International flights

Tip to the driver guide and hoteliers

Insurance fees

Cost of Visas.

Bank charges

Personal Expenses