Ol Doinyo Lengai is a unique volcano located in the Lake Natron area in northern Tanzania,. The name "Lengai" means "Mountain of God" in the Maasai language, and it is considered a sacred site in their culture. The volcano is known for its unusual volcanic activity, with a distinctive effusion of natrocarbonatite lava, which is different from the typical basaltic lava found in most other volcanoes.
Tour Features
| Mid-Range Tour: | This tour includes mid-range camping and lodges. |
| Can be Customized: | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Private Tour: | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
| Solo traveller: | Solo traveller can book this tour. |
| Can start any day: | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| Minimum age of 3 years: | The minimum age for this tour is 3 years. |
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1 |
lake natron campsite
|
All Meals Included with Drinks |
| 2 |
no accomodation
|
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1Arusha - Lake Natron camp
There is a 6am departure for Lake Natron campsite. The transfer takes approximately seven hours so you will arrive around 1pm. You will have lunch before setting off for the hike to Ngare Sero Waterfall. There will also be a visit to Lake Natron, the principal breeding site for lesser flamingoes. After the lake you will return to the campsite for dinner and rest before beginning your climb later around midnight.
Accommodation: lake natron campsite,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
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2: Ol Doinyo Lengai Summit
The trek to the summit of Ol Doinyo Lengai starts around midnight in an attempt to make it to the summit for sunrise. The slopes are steep and can be a bit tricky because of the ash underfoot. Depending on your level of fitness it takes about 6-10 hours, to reach the peak. You may stop for a rest and breakfast break on the way up. From the summit of 2960m you will witness a breathtaking sunrise over the Great Rift Valley and may even see Mounts Kilimanjaro and Meru in the distance. After descending you will return to the camp for a quick bite and shower before setting off for the return to Arusha. The tour ends at the campsite at around 2pm.
Accommodation: no accomodation,
Meals & Drinks:
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Important to Know
- This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 14 people.
- Rates are per person and exclude the international flightfrom/to your home country.
- This tour accepts children who are 3 years and older.
| Start Dates |
Solo 1 room |
2 people 1 room |
3 people 2 room |
4 people 2 room |
4+ people 3 room |
| May 28 2024 to Dec 30 2032 | $1145 | $1900 | $2500 | $3200 | $3700 |
Getting There
Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.
Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.
Yes, a transfer from and back to the airport is included
Naturalland expeditions
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Offices In :
Tanzania -
Size :
10 -
Member Of :
Tato -
Tour Types :
Wildlife safari,mountain trekkings,canoeing,cycling and hiking -
Destinations :
Rwanda
Tanzania - We are a tour company with our office in Arusha Tanzania that offers cycling tour,coffee tour, Day-trips,canoeing and hiking at Lakes Duluti and Momella as well as trekking in Mounts Meru and Kilimanjaro. We also organize wildlife safaris in both the Northern and Southern regions of Tanzania. In addition, cultural tours of Maasai, Meru, Chagga and Hadzabe communities are available. Customized itineraries are possible upon request.
| Mid-Range Tour: | This tour includes mid-range camping and lodges. |
| Can be Customized: | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Private Tour: | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
| Solo traveller: | Solo traveller can book this tour. |
| Can start any day: | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| Minimum age of 3 years: | The minimum age for this tour is 3 years. |
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1 |
lake natron campsite,
|
All Meals Included with Drinks |
| 2 |
no accomodation,
|
-
1Arusha - Lake Natron camp
There is a 6am departure for Lake Natron campsite. The transfer takes approximately seven hours so you will arrive around 1pm. You will have lunch before setting off for the hike to Ngare Sero Waterfall. There will also be a visit to Lake Natron, the principal breeding site for lesser flamingoes. After the lake you will return to the campsite for dinner and rest before beginning your climb later around midnight.
Accommodation: lake natron campsite, ,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
-
2: Ol Doinyo Lengai Summit
The trek to the summit of Ol Doinyo Lengai starts around midnight in an attempt to make it to the summit for sunrise. The slopes are steep and can be a bit tricky because of the ash underfoot. Depending on your level of fitness it takes about 6-10 hours, to reach the peak. You may stop for a rest and breakfast break on the way up. From the summit of 2960m you will witness a breathtaking sunrise over the Great Rift Valley and may even see Mounts Kilimanjaro and Meru in the distance. After descending you will return to the camp for a quick bite and shower before setting off for the return to Arusha. The tour ends at the campsite at around 2pm.
Accommodation: no accomodation, ,
Meals & Drinks:
Includes & Excludes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of 56 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
| Start Dates |
Solo 1 room |
2 people 1 room |
3 people 2 room |
4 people 2 room |
4+ people 3 room |
| May 28 2024 to Dec 30 2032 | $1145 | $1900 | $2500 | $3200 | $3700 |
Getting There
Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.
Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.
Yes, a transfer from and back to the airport is included
Naturalland expeditions
-
Offices In :
Tanzania -
Size :
10 -
Member Of :
Tato -
Tour Types :
Wildlife safari,mountain trekkings,canoeing,cycling and hiking -
Destinations :
Rwanda Tanzania - We are a tour company with our office in Arusha Tanzania that offers cycling tour,coffee tour, Day-trips,canoeing and hiking at Lakes Duluti and Momella as well as trekking in Mounts Meru and Kilimanjaro. We also organize wildlife safaris in both the Northern and Southern regions of Tanzania. In addition, cultural tours of Maasai, Meru, Chagga and Hadzabe communities are available. Customized itineraries are possible upon request.
