Ol Doinyo Lengai

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The Maasai and the Sonjo refer to this volcano as the "Mountain of God".  It sits just south of Lake Natron and is currently active.  Unlike other volcanoes, Ol Doinyo Lengai erupts natrocarbonatite lava.  This lava is significantly cooler, approximately 500–600 °C.  This lower temperature makes the lava more fluid and appears black or brown in the sunlight.  The lava cools quickly and has turned the landscape into a white otherworldly environment.  The hike to the summit and back is roughly eight hours.  The trail a very steep and this hike is only recommended to avid hikers or people in good shape.  The drive to the mountain is roughly 4-5 hours and you will stop in a neighboring village to rest before the climb that begins at midnight.  The hike is done overnight due to the temperature during the day, and the lack of tree cover on the mountain, also for the amazing sunrise view.  

You will need 2 days to climb Ol Doinyo Lengai, you can add a Lake Natron Tour to your trip.

OVERNIGHT TRIPS

Ol Doinyo Lengai Overnight Sunrise Hike

Starting At:

$910 for 1 person

$555/each for 2 people

$440/each for 3 people

$375/each for 4 people

$340/each for 5 people

$315/each for 6+ people

Lake Natron and Ol Doinyo Lengai

Starting At:

$1025 for 1 person 

$660/each for 2 people 

$540/each for 3 people

$475/each for 4 people 

$440/each for 5 people 

$415/each for 6+ people

Ngorongoro Crater and Ol Doinyo Lengai

Starting At:

$1325 for 1 person

$775/each for 2 people

$615/each for 3 people

$515/each for 4 people

$460/each for 5 people

$420/each for 6+ people