Oldoinyo Lengai (2870 (9650 ft) is an active volcano on the southern shore of Lake Natron. This impressive peak is revered by the Maasai as the sacred home of God. A nearly perfect cone, it still erupts occasionally and you may have the opportunity to walk on still-steaming new ground. It is a tough drive about 3 hours off the main road between Arusha and Ngorongoro. Once at camp, you can go to a waterfall and relax in the river, or drive out to the shoreline of Lake Natron and see the massive flamingo colonies wading in the shallows. It is a perfect alternative for those who do not have the time or experience to climb Kilimanjaro but still want to have a trekking adventure in Tanzania.
After breakfast, our driver-guide will pick you from your hotel and drive to Ngaresero village (Lake Natron) with packed lunch. This is about 8 hours driving , later you will have dinner and overnight at Lake Natron Campsite.
At very early in morning 1.00 a.m you will drive to the base of the Oldonyo Lengai Mountain ready for starting the climbing. You will start your hike right after midnight and reach the summit in time to see the sunrise. Once you reach the top, you will get a breathtaking 360° view over Lake Natron. If you are lucky and the sight is clear you will also be able to see Mount Meru and its bigger brother Mount Kilimanjaro. You will reach at the summit during Sunrise and spend few minutes there before coming down to the base of the mountain. Dinner and overnight at Lake Natron Campsite.
After breakfast you will visit Lake Natron and later drive back to Arusha/Moshi
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