3 Days Mount Oldoinyo Lengai Trekking
per person
Overview
“Oldoinyo Lengai” means “The Mountain of God” in the Maasai language. The summit of this strato-volcano is 2962 meters above sea level and affords direct views into the caldera of Tanzania’s only officially certified active volcano, and the world’s only carbonatite volcano; records of eruptions have been maintained since 1883, the largest of which deposited ash 100 kilometers away in Loliondo on the Kenyan border to the northwest.
What’s Included
- Pick up and drop off at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Pre & Post Trek accommodation at Selig Hotel Park fees, camping fees, rescue fees, and 18% VAT on tour fees
- 4 Season mountain tents Sleeping Mats
- Breakfast (2)
- Lunch (3)
- Dinner (2)
Not Included
- Flights Items of a personal nature Laundry Services A doctor for the group
- Tips to mountain crew
3 Days
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1
Moshi to Ngaresero village
Ol Doinyo Lengai
After an early breakfast departs Moshi/ for Ngaresero Village near Lake Natron. The drive takes about 8 hours and you will have a packed lunch en route. Dinner and overnight at campsite or lodge. you will begin your ascent of Ol Doinyo Lengai early in the night. Ol Doinyo Lengai is the only volcano in the world to erupt natrocarbonatite lava and is the most active volcano in Tanzania. With a height of 2586m/9370ft it was named Ol Doinyo Lengai or Mountain of God by the Maasai and is a sacred site of pilgrimage for the Maasai and the dwelling place of their god Enkai.
- Duration: 9 hours
- Admission Ticket Included
- Accommodation: Overnight at campsite/Lodge
- Meals: Lunch Dinner
2
Ngaresero village to Oldoinyo Lengai Base camp
Ol Doinyo Lengai
Wake up early in the night at 1 am for tea and biscuits then drive to the base of Ol Doinyo Lengai to begin the ascent in time to view the sunrise from the peak. Descend back down the mountain and drive back to camp.
- Duration: 10 hours
- Admission Ticket Included
- Accommodation: Overnight at campsite/Lodge Meals:
- Breakfast Lunch Dinner
3
Depart for Moshi (Selig Hotel) / Airport
After breakfast depart for Moshi/Arusha with a packed lunch en route.
- Duration: 9 hours
- Admission Ticket Included
- Accommodation: Overnight at Selig Hotel or say bye bye
- Meals: Breakfast Lunch
