3 Days Ol Doinyo Lengai Trek
3 Days Ol Doinyo Lengai Trek
Overview
The ascent of Oldoinyo Lengai is challenging due to its steep, unstable slopes of ash and crumbly rock, intense daytime heat, and lack of water. For the climb, short, lightweight jackets are suitable, while long trousers are recommended, as temperatures at the summit before dawn can be cold.
The Highlight of the Mount Ol Doinyo Lengai :
- Due to the long transfer distance, it is best to include the trek to Oldoinyo Lengai as part of a three-day tour.
- Below is a standard three-day itinerary for Oldoinyo Lengai. However, this climb can also be incorporated into a longer safari tour based on your preference.
Drive to Mto Wa Mto 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 “Ol Doinyo Lengai” always in 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. BLD
Drive to Arusha and overnight L’Oasis Lodge. On our way back to Arusha we will have ample 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.
Included
- Pick up and drop off at Kilimanjaro International Airport
- Pre & Post Trek accommodation at hotel
- Park, camping, rescue & Guides fees
- Sleeping Tents & Mats
- Transportation to & from the mountain gate
- English speaking professional mountain guides.
- 3 meals daily while on the mountain
- Filtered water throughout the trek
- Mineral Drinking
- VAT on tour fees
Excluded
- All things of a personal nature
- Alcohol drinks
- Tipping
- Airport Taxes
- Sleeping bags