Ol Doinyo Lengai
Description
"Oldoinyo Lengai" means “The Mountain of God” in the Maasai language. The summit of this strato-volcano is 2962 metres above sea level, and affords direct views into the caldera of Tanzania’s only officially-certified active volcano, and the world’s only carbonatite volcano; records of eruptions have been maintained since 1883, the largest of which deposited ash 100 kilometres away in Loliondo on the Kenyan border to the north west.
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Pickup Locations & Times
pangani street near mosque
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(1)
My trip to the Ngaresero Waterfalls, Lake Natron, and the hike up Ol Doinyo Lengai was an incredible experience. The landscape was absolutely breathtaking – from stunning waterfalls to the flamingos in the lake and the awe-inspiring ascent of the volcano. The entire tour was perfectly organized, and thanks to my experienced guide, everything went smoothly. The hike up Ol Doinyo Lengai was less strenuous than expected, but the wind at the summit can be extremely cold – I highly recommend bringing gloves! The absolute highlight was seeing the lava – a unique and unforgettable experience that we were lucky to witness. I can highly recommend this tour to anyone!
