Mount Ol Doinyo Lengai

4 Days Mount Ol Doinyo Lengai

Mount Ol Doinyo Lengai is generally called as ‘Mountain of God’ in Maasai language. This is one of the most beautiful mountains in Africa. This one has the perfect volcanic cone with steep sides rising to small flat-topped peak. This mountain is in the crater Highlands and it is the youngest volcano in the crater, and is still active with the volcanic eruption in 2008.

You can still see the steam vents and growing ash cones. The summit will be possible in one long day. With all the ash cones, lot of the routes make it very difficult. As it is an active volcano, views down into the crater is limited than in past years. There are 2 special campsites around the Empakai crater sites and further 15 on the western plains.

The maasai believes that white rock symbolizes the white beard of Enkai. This mountain is steep and you will need determination to climb it. However, you will not require any technical skills to reach the peak. The lava here is not as hot as other volcanoes lava recorded in the world. It almost takes 3 days to summit the Mount Ol’doyino Lenkai. Once you climb you can take a small tour of Lake natron, where you can find numerous flamingos and other birds.

Highlights

Drive to Mto Wa Mbu and enter the Great Rift Valley, passing via Engaruaka basin and into a semi-desert Area hot wild and dusty with extinct volcano’s Kitumbene and Gelai off to the right and the Mountain of God “OlDoinyoLengai” alwaysin front. Around midday we arrive at Falls Camp on the banks of the Engaresero river, a welcome place to shower or bathe in the river, or take a trek to the waterfalls hidden in the Western wall of the rift valley. Rest and around mid-night drive to and start the climb of Lengai (circa 4 hours climb) BLD.

Enjoy the sunrise and the views up the Rift Valley as far as Kenya. Descent around lunch, and drive to Lake Natron one of the major Flamingo breeding grounds in East Africa – en-route visit a Masai “Boma” village.Overnight Falls camp.

Drive to Arusha and overnight L’Oasis Lodge. On our way back to Arusha we will have sample time to stop and buy some of the Makonde wood carvings for which Tanzania is so famous. Also for those who wish a chance to stop at Mesarani Snake Park, to see the snakes that are normally difficult to see in the wild due to their natural shyness. BLD

Departure day: Transfer to Airport or to Arusha B

INCLUDED

  • Private transport from Kilimanjaro International Airport to your accommodations in Moshi.
  •  Park rescue team fees
  •  Rangers Fees
  •  Government taxes
  •  3 freshly-prepared delicious meals daily on the mountain prepared by professional cooks who are happy to accommodate your dietary needs.
  •  3-4 litters of mineral/treated water per person per day
  •  Hot drinks on the mountain and hot water for washing
  •  Private transport to and from the hotel to the Kilimanjaro Park Gate
  •  National Park entry fees and hut fees.
  •  Portable oxygen tanks, ox meter and emergency first-aid kit.
  •  Porter’s Cook’s and Guide’s Salary.
  •  2 nights of accommodation at Hotel Moshi.
  •  Friendly and highly qualified mountain guides, assistant guides and professional cooks.
  •  Enough Porters to carry camping gear and additional baggage.
  •  Accommodation in Huts/camping.

EXCLUDED

  • Lunches, dinners and drinks at your hotel in Moshi before climb and after climb.
  • Personal items and toiletries .
  • Tips for guides, porters and cook (this is a guide to tipping on the mountain
  • Tipping on Kilimanjaro from the trekking group (not per climber)
  • Guides: $15/day/guide
  • Cook : $10/day
  • Porter: $8/day/porter
  •  N/B: Our Guides, cooks and Porters are always satisfied with your thanks giving (tip) you have and not beyond your ability.

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