Ol doinyo Lengai Overview
Mount Oldoinyo Lengai means “The Mountain of God” in the Maasai language. It is an active volcano, located south of Lake Natron in the heart of Maasai country. It is also on the east side of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area within the Arusha region of Tanzania.
It is uniquely produced natrocarbonate lava that is not found in any other volcano anywhere else in the world. The temperature is much lower than other lavas but not so cool because it is approximately 510-600°C. Mount Oldoinyo Lengai dominates the landscape and has had minor eruptions on an average of every twenty years for the last century.
Fortunately, eruptions happen without victims because the volcano has a relatively small size and is situated rather far from the nearest Maasai villages. The climb starts at midnight for the people staying at Lake Natron, it takes about five hours to reach the summit 2962m above sea level.
Mount Oldoinyo Lengai Itinerary
TRIP SUMMARY
- Booking Type – Mountain Trek
- Trekking Route – Mount Oldonyo Lengai
- Duration – 3 Days
- Activities - Guided Trekking Tour
- Tour Type – Single/Group
- Trek Luggage – Carried by local Porter
- Location – Tanzania, Kilimanjaro
- Start / End – Moshi/Arusha to Moshi/Arusha
Arrived in Tanzania
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) where you will meet Hilbas representatives, be picked up and transferred to the hotel for hot showers, comfortable beds, a briefing, and gear checks. We will also arrange for you to hire any equipment you may need.
Day 1- Lake Natron
Moshi/Arusha – Lake Natron
After breakfast, the driver will pick you up from Hotel and transfer you to Lake Natron, where you will experience the lake and spend the night before you start your climb the next day. Dinner and overnight as per the standard and type of accommodation option requested.
Day 2- Oldoinyo Lengai Summit – Campsite
Oldoinyo Lengai Summit to Campsite
Elevation: 2962m/9775ft
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
This is your special day and your guide will wake you up around 1:00 am for tea and biscuits. You will start your hike and will reach the summit in time to witness the amazing sunrise as it illuminates the Great Rift Valley. Once you reach the top, you will get a breathtaking 360 view over Lake Natron and taking take photographs around the summit. After exploring the peak you will head back down the mountain to the base where your driver will be waiting for you to take you back to camp, where you will spend another overnight.
Day 3- Lake Natron – Arusha/Moshi
Lake Natron to Arusha/Moshi
After breakfast, You will get a chance to walk along the shore of Lake Natron, the breeding site for the flamingos in East Africa where flamingos equip their nests on small salt islands, without fear to be disturbed by a predator, take photos before you reach Arusha/Moshi in the late evening.
Note: It is also possible to do this tour in 4 days.
Mountain Climbing Clothes
If you are packing for your climb it is important to really plan your clothing appropriately and we recommend choosing wool or synthetic options, like polyester or nylon, instead. Fabrics: Cotton takes a very long time to dry and is a poor insulator, so it should always be avoided in mountaineering climbs.
This is why we recommend that you pack the following:
Top Base Layer and Bottom Base Layer for climbing.
3-4 Pairs of Underwear
2-3 Short Sleeve
1 Insulated Trekking Pants
1-2 Long Sleeve Hiking Shirts
1-2 Pairs of Hiking Trousers
1 Insulated Winter Jacket
1 Polar Tec Fleece Jacket
1 Hard Shell Jacket
1- Gaiters
A hat to keep the sun off of your face
Good socks, preferably made out of merino wool
Shoes or boots that have good traction.
Bras, A pullover sports bra without any clasps.
1- Day backpack – between 20 – 35 litres. Large enough to carry your water, camera, raincoat, lunch pack, snacks & warm clothing
1- Duffel bag, (waterproof recommended), large enough for all climbing gear, to be carried by the porters. An extra bag is to be left at the hotel with extra gear.
1-Mittens or warm gloves and an inner one.
1-Sleeping bag, warm, four seasons
2- Water bottles – (total capacity at least 3 or 4 litres)
Price includes:
Transport:
– Pick-up at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). Transfer to a hotel in Moshi/Arusha and back to the airport.
-Transport in an open safari vehicle
Accommodation:
Three-star hotel rooms (Moshi town) before and after the climb; The hotels have everything you need for your comfort.
Sharing tent accommodation on Mount Ol Doinyo Lengai
Please note:
All accommodation is shared (i.e. you will share a twin/double room in the hotel and a tent during the hike with your travel companion).
If you travel alone, we will match you with a same-sex adventurer).
Entry fees and salaries
-All Government taxes.
-Guides, porters, waiters, cook’s accommodation, Entry fees on the mountain and Salaries
Climbing crew:
-Professional / Experienced English-speaking Mountain guides, licensed
-All our guides hold Wilderness First Aid certifications.
-Dedicated support crew (assistant guides, camp masters, porters, cooks, etc.).
Meals:
– Breakfast in the hotel before and after the hike;
-3 standard meals a day on the mountain (breakfast, lunch & dinner).
-All drinks on the hike (Coffee, tea, Milo tea, water, etc).
Hiking and safety equipment:
-All group equipment (spacious and comfortable dining tent, camping table and chairs, crockery and cutlery);
-Oxygen cylinders and Oximeters;
– Medical kits
Price excludes:
Insurance:
Travel insurance is not covered by the tour price. You can arrange travel insurance with your preferred insurance company.
Airline tickets;
Visa fee, passport, vaccinations, and medicines.
Flying Doctors;
Lunch and dinner at the hotel (before and after the ascent);
Personal gear rentals;
Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, souvenir money)
A tip of between 250 and 400 dollars per person is recommended for the mountain crew.
Additional Notes:
If you have booked your climb through an agent that gives you different tip information, please tip according to the agent’s information.
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