Climb Oldonyo L'engai, an active volcano in Tanzania
'Mountain of God' to the Massai people
The Maasai people believed the mountain was home to the god Eng'ai who signaled her anger with eruptions and drought.
Oldonyo Lengai is one of the highest of a chain of nine volcanic mountains formed in the Ngorongoro Highlands millions of years ago.
Volcano hiking is a unique experience and especially hiking on Oldonyo Lengai, which is unique among volcano's. It is the only active volcano erupting sodium rich Natrocarbonalite lava in the world. The lava is half the temperature of the more common silica rich basalt lava, extremely water soluble and therefore easily washed away by rains.
Oldonyo L'engai: 3 days / 2 nights camping
Day 1: It is a tough but exhilarating off-road drive from Moshi (or Arusha) to the campsite at Lake Natron. After dinner it is time to relax and catch some sleep before starting the midnight climb to the summit of Oldonyo Lengai. It is a strenuous climb. Reaching the caldera floor at sunrise you will be rewarded with a glimpse of Mt. Meru. If conditions are good, you may also see Mt. Kilimanjaro. Rest and absorb the incredible beauty of the place before starting the descent. Day 2: Return to the campsite for breakfast and rest. Later, a walk from the campsite will take you to a nearby Massai boma and to visit the waterfalls at Lake Natron. Return to the campsite for dinner and overnight camping. Day 3: Take a relaxed breakfast and a final drive to the lake shore to see the mass of flamingoes before beginning the return journey to Moshi. |
Tour Ref: AO 2 (Minimum of 4 people)Included in price:
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