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2 Days Oldonyo Lengai Mountain and Lake Natron

2 Days Tanzania Mountain Climbing, Walking and Trekking

Customer reviews

4.7

195 reviews
Excellent
  • Tour code

    ATS154

  • Destination

    Tanzania

  • Tour Type

    Mountain Climbing

  • Duration

    2 Days

  • Language

    English

  • Can be Customized

    Yes

About

Pronounced  Ol doyn-yo-len-guy meaning Mountain of God in the Masai language. 
It is hard to leave Tanzania without a song in your heart and a head full of memories. Lengai is the case in point. but most engagingly and contrastingly .because  great journeys often involve great contrasts

We experience the diverse excitement of hiking the mountain of God, ranging from 2°45′50″S 35°54′50″E to 2,962 meters above sea level. Often undertaken at night to avoid extreme daytime heat. Lengai is the most celebrated Stratovolcano. As we summit to the crater edge. .let us enjoy admiring The spectacular sunrise view from the top of the active "Mountain of God" includes the peaks of Kilimanjaro and Meru to the east, alongside panoramic views Lake Natron,Gol mountain and the Great Rift Valley. followed by.Champagne and an al fresco breakfast upon descent.now that' contrasts

For soulmates aren’t people, but lands far away.— I will attempt the steep, precarious, five-hour-up, five-hour-down climb of Lengai

~By Halla Emaculate~

Lengai is frequently listed as a top challenging hike for adventurous travelers seeking to experience an active volcano. It is an Active Stratovolcano. Eruptions have been recorded in 1917,1921,1940,1966, with recent activity reported in 2024.

Notably, historical figures who reached the summit include Scientific F.Jaeger in 1904, making one of the earliest documented ascents.

And then there’s the lake natron  which really can’t be contrasted with any other place, because there really isn’t any other place remotely like it, at least on our home planet.)Lake Natron in Tanzania is the primary breeding site for 2.5 million Lesser Flamingos, representing 75% of the world's population. The lake's hostile, highly alkaline pH levels (up to 10.5.  and hot conditions (/140°F)  which serves as a natural deterrent to predators, protecting nesting flamingo colonies.can kill animals and mummify them, making them appear like "statuesque ghouls. Flamingos nest on mudflats, thriving on algae that bloom in the shallow, caustic water.

It is a place where intense, toxic beauty meets fragile life, often described as a " nursing and graveyard deep" of soda and salt. 

Lake Natron camp (Ngare Sero ( is the premier luxury lodge near Lake Natron, featuring eco-friendly, high-end tents, a natural swimming pool, and an unobstructed view of the lake and Oldonyo Lengai volcanic mountain. 

 

 

 

Itinerary

Drive from Arusha to Oldoinyo Lengai through  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 volcanoes 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 midnight drive to and start the climb of Lengai One should be able to see Lava glowing once at the peak.

Policy

Price Includes / Excludes

- Champagne and an al fresco breakfast upon descent.
 

-Luxury accommodations and all meals. (When requested)


-A highly-credentialed AGAMA TOUR  Director and Driver-Guide during your journey.


-24/7 Concierge AGAMA is poised to meet last-minute, unexpected, and unusual requests.

-A variety of activities,     individualized for you by your Safari Director at every safari location.
 

-Every last gratuity, even substantial ones to Safari Directors, Driver-Guides, waiters, porters… and everyone else, from beginning to end of your safari.


-Regional wine and beer at mealtimes, vehicles stocked with soft drinks and bottled water.


-Daily valet laundry service. You can pack less and even return home with a bag of clean clothes… now that’s luxury!


-Complimentary in-vehicle Wi-Fi as well as free Wi-Fi wherever else it exists on safari, including camps and lodges.


-All airport transfers, game park, national park, and conservancy fees.


-Extensive safety protocols perfected by 15 years of on-the-ground expertise.


-Sublime safari swag! Bush hats, specially designed AGAMA TOUR  duffels, luggage tags, document wallets, flashlights, and more.


-For every guest on safari, AGAMA TOUR  sends an African child to school through our Agama charity
 

Highlights

-Climbing the most celebrated active volcanic mountain.

- Beautiful sunrise followed by an al fresco breakfast.

- Meet with your AGAMA TOUR Safari Director (Expedition leader) for takeoff services, with 24-hour access to our unique Concierge Service.

Enjoy spectacular and incomparable views of fascinating ecosystems: the regal Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Oldonyo Lengai, and the famous Mount Meru. 

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Overall rating

4.9

2,394 reviews
Excellent Score

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    4.5
  • Value for money:
    4.5
  • Support services:
    4.5
  • Organization:
    4.0
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