Ol Doinyo Lengai , "Mountain of God" in the Maasai language, is an active volcano located in the Gregory Rift, south of Lake Natron within the Arusha …See more
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Aug 22, 2024
I climbed Ol doinyo lengai last week with Abrahama (Abu). Climbing the mountain of gods is once in a lifetime experience and if one is in lake natron region they shouldnt skip it if you love hiking o… Full review by Nidashaikh9
Aug 20, 2024
I had contacted a lot of campsites, lodges and guides before coming to Lake Natron. If there is one thing I would recommend, it is that picking a local guide is the best option. They know the village… Full review by Martijn C
Aug 1, 2024
Quite a difficult hike, even if you're used to hiking. Elevation gain between 1,500 and 1,800 meters. The climb is technical: volcanic ash everywhere makes the terrain slippery, and it gets steeper a… Full review by Piotr S
Hi! We are two people who would like to hike Ol Doinyo Lengai in January. Our starting point will be Arusha. Now, we are thinking if we should either rent a car in Arusha and drive there ourselves, or if we should take public transport there. My questions are: -Is there public transport from Arusha to the Ol Doinyo Lengai area, and is it good? -If we stay in one of the villages around Lake Natron/Ol Doinyo Lengai, we of course have to get to the starting point of the hike. If we don't rent a car in Arusha, I read that you have to pay 250$ (per car) to be transported from the village to the starting point of the hike. Is this true? Has anyone made experiences with this? We are aware that we have to pay around 100$ for the hike, and additionally pay the guide. This is of course no problem! Essentially, we'd like to figure out if it's more affordable/smarter to rent a car in Arusha or to just be transported by a company. Thank you for any replies!
Servus, sieht man überhaupts Magma wenn mans dann geschafft hat? Ist das wenigstens faszinierend? LG, Franziska
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Hi Franziska Listening to Judith your question is about if you can see that it is active. When we where up there you can not see Magma (it is black) but you do see gas coming out of the …
Hi Franziska Listening to Judith your question is about if you can see that it is active. When we where up there you can not see Magma (it is black) but you do see gas coming out of the mountain. Apparently the magma is black of color and some of the coldest magma in the world. When it is pitch black you can see the glowing (apparently). I also made use of Masaai Giraffe Ecolodge and had a good experience. (recommended). Please do the mountain it is 100% worth it just make sure you are fit enough and mentally prepared. The views you get going up and down is one of a kind. Enjoy! Wessel
Hello Is it must for the trekking to be organized by the Company?
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Oh, I am sorry, I haven't seen you question until now. I hope my answer is not going to be too late. You don't need a company but it is wise to go with a local guide. People from the …
Oh, I am sorry, I haven't seen you question until now. I hope my answer is not going to be too late. You don't need a company but it is wise to go with a local guide. People from the Maasai Giraffe Ecolodge, where we stayed, went with local Maasai working at the lodge
Am planning to hike/ climb Ol Doinyo Lengai Mountain next year.Can someone suggest the best time/month to do it.When the weather is clear from the top.
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The best time to climb Oldonyo Lengai is from July to Mid October and from Mid November to mid March... Have a safe Climb...
Hi， how long will it take to climb the lengai mountain? Is 1 day enough?
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Yes one day is enough. It is one of the hardest climbs, but you start at midnight and you summit around 6am. You climb at night because it gets too hot during the day and also …
Yes one day is enough. It is one of the hardest climbs, but you start at midnight and you summit around 6am. You climb at night because it gets too hot during the day and also because watching the sunrise in the direction of Kilimanjaro is incredible. I recommend you stay and climb with Engarosero Lake Natron camp. They are the best camp in the area, with a natural spring flowing through it helping you recover from the hikes in the area. They also make sure that you climb with a good guide rather than just taking a lucky dip
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