Oldoinyo Lengai – (Discover the Mount of God)
Ol Doinyo Lengai means “The Mountain of God” in the Maasai language of the native people.
The volcano is the only active volcano in this part of the Rift Valley and is often mentioned to as strangest volcano on Earth. An active volcano on planet at altitude 2690 m that erupts carbonatite lava.
Mt. Ol Doinyo Lengai Overview
Ol Doinyo Lengai means “The Mountain of God” in the Maasai language of the native people.
The volcano is the only active volcano in this part of the Rift Valley and is often mentioned to as strangest volcano on Earth. An active volcano on Planet at altitude 2690 m that erupts carbonatite lava.
The local Maasai considered the mountain holy and believe its home to their god Ngai. Located in Tanzania and is a part of the volcanic system of the rising majestically from the Great Rift Valley.
It uniquely produces nitro-carbonatic lava, an unusual type of carbonate, as described by other as a scientifically precious and geochemical shrine, in the 1960 eruption of Ol Doinyo Lengai led to geological investigations that finally confirmed the view that carbonated rock is derived from magma
Is quite a physically demanding climb. Its steep slope makes it a challenge to climb up as well as to climb back down and daytime heat is unbearable, and 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. This allows the climber to witness the amazing sunrise at the summit and come back down before the scorching heat kicks in
WHAT TO DO
- Horse and Camel riding
- Mountain Climbing, Walking Safari
- Wildlife and Camping Safari, Maasai Culture tour
- Combine Mount Climbing and Safari Big Fie
ACCOMMODATION
Place offers a basic and campsite accommodations, also a comfortable tented camp at Lake Natron a home of beautiful natural.
GETTING THERE
Most travelers will visit the OlDoinyo Lengai part of a bigger package, including a visit to the Lake Natron, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire and Manyara. From Kilimanjaro Int. Airport or from town of Arusha. Take the road to the west and after 116 km you will reach Mto-Wa-Mbu (River of Mosquitos). Take the dusty road to the north (to Lake Natron, only 4×4, not during wet season) and after 6 hours you will arrive at OlDoinyo Lengai Base Camp, only half an hour to the trailhead to the slopes of Lengai.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
June to August; The weather at Lake Natron is primarily hot and mostly dry, and the coolest, it’s an excellent time for walking tours around the lake and also for trekking up OlDoinyo Lengai.
