+255 743 627 874

info@kilifootprints.com

Mon - Sat 8.00 - 18.00 Sunday CLOSED

Plan your Trip!
mobile-logo
Ol doinyo Lengai - Kili Footprints
fade
4924
wp-singular,tour-item-template-default,single,single-tour-item,postid-4924,wp-theme-voyagewp,everest-forms-no-js,mkd-core-1.3.1,mkdf-social-login-1.4,mkdf-tours-1.4.3,extensive-vc-1.9.1,voyage-ver-2.2,mkdf-smooth-scroll,mkdf-smooth-page-transitions,mkdf-ajax,mkdf-grid-1300,mkdf-blog-installed,mkdf-breadcrumbs-area-enabled,mkdf-header-standard,mkdf-fixed-on-scroll,mkdf-default-mobile-header,mkdf-sticky-up-mobile-header,mkdf-dropdown-default,mkdf-medium-title-text,evc-predefined-style,wpb-js-composer js-comp-ver-6.9.0,vc_responsive
 

Ol doinyo Lengai

Kili Footprints / Ol doinyo Lengai

Ol doinyo Lengai

$1435

per person

Ol Doinyo Lengai has being known as the “Mountain of God” by the Maasai people. Ol Donyo Lengai measures approximately an altitude of 2886 meters (9524 feet)

Mount Ol doinyo Lengai climb

Ol Doinyo Lengai is referred to by the Maasai tribe as the “Mountain of God“. Rising brilliantly from the Great Rift Valley floor to a height of 2890m, OlDoinyoLengai is the only active volcano on a planet that emits carbonatite magma. This sort of magma is critical in light of the manner in which the temperatures of these magmas are essentially around 500°C, about a significant piece of the temperature of standard basalt magmas, and its magma streams with a consistency nearly as liquid as water.

ol doinyo Lengai climbDescribed by others as a probably productive, geochemical spot of adoration, Ol doinyoLengai climb is an immense physically requesting ascension. Its risky elevation makes it a test to scale correspondingly as to move down and the day time heat is anguishing.

Ol doinyo lengai volcano

Ol Doinyo Lengai is an active volcano in northern Tanzania. It consists of a volcanic cone with two craters, the northern of which has erupted during historical time. Uniquely for volcanoes on Earth, it has erupted natrocarbonatite, an unusually low temperature and highly fluid type of magma. Ol doinyo lengai last Eruptions in 2007–2008 affected the surrounding region.

 

The best time to climb the mountain is in the middle of the night when the temperatures are lower. This engages the climber to watch the amazing dawn at the summit and return before the hot day kicks in.

Tour Includes:

  • Permission for the ascent
  • Fees local communities on Lake Natron
  • Camping fees and equipment
  • Rent Land Cruiser for two days
  • Fuel surcharge;
  • Professional driver services (English-speaking)
  • Guide service
  • Lunch box (is carried by you)
  • Drinking water (is carried by you)
  • Optional tour to the Ngara Sero waterfall.

Tour Exclude:

  • Services of porters during the climb
  • Tips for guide ($ 20-50 for all ascent)
    * Prices depend on the number of climbers in the group and how many days you wish to tour the area. Please contact us directly to receive a quote.
2 Days
4+ Age
Oldonyo Lengai
  • Departure
    Kilimanjaro Int. Airport
1

Day 1: Arusha to Lake Natron

cOur driver will pick you up at your hotel in the morning and drive you to Lake Natron. The drive is fairly long and you will reach Lengai Safari Lodge some time after lunch. At the same time, the scenery on the way is picturesque and you will have an opportunity to see the local people, including Maasai tribesmen, as well as some African wildlife. After your check-in a guide will take you on a walking tour to Ngare Sero waterfall. The trail runs through a gorge and you will sometimes need to ford the stream, so we recommend that you wear sandals or the like to avoid constantly having to take your shoes off. A drive to the lakeshore, where you get a chance to capture its great scenery on camera takes place before you return to the Lodge for dinner and some rest.
2

Day 2: Trekking to Ol Doinyo Lengai Volcano – Arusha

lAt 1:00 a.m. driver takes you to the foot of Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano for the start of your climb. The footing on the slopes of the volcano can be treacherous, especially in the dark, so follow your guide without overtaking him. The trek is strenuous and takes between 7 and 12 hours depending on your fitness and resultant pace. The gradient is steep, so it is best to make a short stop with every 100 m or so of altitude gained in order to get acclimatized. It is best to make a break for breakfast on the way to the top in order to regain some strength for the remainder of the climb. At the edge of the crater you will have reached the altitude of 2,960 m. Here, you can actually hear the lava flow inside the Mountain of God crater. The descent is easier and you may be tempted to move faster. This is, however, the time when most injuries happen, so mind your step! It is also advisable to change your fleece for a sun hat after dawn in order to avoid heatstroke. Our driver will be awaiting you as you return to the foot of the mountain with cold drinks, ready to drive you back to the town of Arusha.