One renown volcano researcher referred to Ol Doinyo Lengai as a ”toy” volcano. It is usually possible to climb to the top and stroll over solidified lava flows, and walk amongst the lava cones. Panoramic views from the top are truly breath-taking.The volcano is off the beaten path, deep into Masaai territory, and is rarely visited. The Masaai tribe refer to Ol Doinyo Lengai as the “Mountain of God”, and they believe that the mountain increases fertility advising women having difficulty conceiving, to visit the volcano. You’ve been warned! The trek up to the crater is an exceptionally demanding climb of around 1700m (5600 ft) reserved for the fit and determined. Experienced Masaai guides lead the trek which, although steep, is not considered a technical climb however you will need to use your hands near the top. To avoid the daytime heat, it is best to start at midnight from the camp at Lake Natron. The ascent takes about 5 -6 hours and the decent can take 2-4 hours. Other things to do in the area include a tour of Lake Natron with its large resident flamingo population, a visit to authentic Masaai villages, and walks along natural river gorges encountering waterfalls, plunge pools and a natural jacuzzi. The trek up Ol Doinyo Lengai is a great addition to a game safari of the Northern Park Circuit, and/or as a tune up to trekking up Mount Kilimanjaro. LION DOG AFRICAN SAFARIS 1-888-50AFRICA 1-888-502-3742 8AM-8PM EST Provides quality Private-Custom Tours, either Escorted or Independent, at very competitive pricing. Call us for a free Africa Safari consultation: 1-888-50AFRICA Do you want to receive a weekly full edition of our newsletter: Click Here Visit our website for details on planning your dream African Safari www.liondogafricansafaris.com |
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