Climbing Mount Oldoinyo lengai is a great and rewarding experience. You will experience amazing views of the crater, distant views of Kilimanjaro from the summit, see a lot of wildlife on the lower slopes (like walking safari) and it is for sure a amazing experience in Africa!
The Ol Doinyo Lengai is scientifically precious, a geochemical shrine, as well as one of the holiest sites of Tanzania.
Details about climbing Mount Oldoinyo Lengai
Ol Doinyo Lengai “Mountain of God” in the Maasai language is an active volcano located in the Gregory Rift, south of Lake Natron within the Arusha Region of Tanzania, Africa. Part of the volcanic system of the East African Rift, it uniquely produces natrocarbonatite lava.
The incredible Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano, Its name means “The Mountain of God” in the local Maasai language. Safari Moja organized our transportation to and accommodations in Lake Natron, as well as handled all the particulars to ensure we could safely climb the volcano.
Enjoy the beauty of the tranquil landscape, wildlife, and ancestral shrines of the Maasai. Join a guided tour to see the hole of God shrines, as well as a that crashed down to the river floor. You can also hike between the cliffs and see amazing rock formations, waterfalls, and gorges.
The hike follows the bed of the river and you will come across huge gorges, to finally discover a huge platform with many springs showering out of a huge rocky wall where you will take a good shower during the hot day.
The Rift Valley’s Lake Natron is the chosen mating ground of the endangered lesser flamingo. The long-legged waterfowl may flourish, but to any other living creature, Lake Natron is hell on earth. The lake’s steeply alkaline waters are a graveyard for thousands of small birds. Best time to spot birds at Lake Natron: the flamingos of Natron lay their eggs normally during the end of the dry season in September and October but the hatching starts in the early parts of the wet season and climaxing by December.
Uniquely operate our own climbs
For all our Mountain treks, we provide total support from the time you book with us, until you have trekked and accomplish your safari. We will help you decide which route to chose and why, when to plan your climb, what to bring with you and what we will provide during your trek.
Exceptional guides
Our experienced mountain guides and porters will ensure that your climb is as safe and easy as possible. Our guides have an intimate knowledge of the various routes and the climate conditions, allowing them to predict changes and avoid accidents along the way.
Climbers have more fun with Safari
Our Mountain treks are among of the easiest summits to reach. However, that does not make it’s climb any less dangerous when approached in a casual manner. Our team is well aware of this, and our guides will everything in their power to help you remain healthy during the climb.