Lonely Site Tours & Safaris

Mount Oldoinyo Lengai

Oldoinyo Lengai is a Maasai name meaning the “Mountain of God” is an active volcanic mountain in Eastern of Rift Valley and the only active volcanic mountain in the world that produce Natro-Carbonatite Lava. Its approximately 4 Hours drives from Arusha to Oldoinyo Lengai Mountain. Oldoinyo Lengai rises at the parched rift valley floor to a height of 2886meter/9469b foot. You start the steep 6 hours climb around midnight with the goal reaching crater rim for sunrise. After exploring the crater you complete your adventure by doing 4 hours hike down the Mountains. (This Tour Can be customized).

Trekkers organise their own flights to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). African blissful safaris will arrange a private transfer to your hotel in Arusha town. That night or early the next morning you will meet our  representative and have a pre-climb briefing.

 

  • Transport: Private transfer 
  • Accomodation: Lodge
  • Meals: Dinner

DAY 2: LODGE TO OLDOINYO LENGAI (Lengai Safari Lodge)

Our driver will pick you from the Lodge, drive to Oldoinyo Lengai 4-5 hours. On the way to Oldoinyo Lengai you will pass via Mto wa Mbu driving  with a good view of Great Eastern Rift Valley. On the way you will see wild animals and Maasai tribe people. Get a picnic Lunch then head to Lengai Safari Lodge. After having a rest then in the evening we can take a walk to the Ngare Sero waterfalls, the trail runs through a gorge and you will occasionally need to ford the stream, we propose you wear sandals. Overnight stay at lodge. 

  • Accomodation: Lengai safari lodge
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner  

 

DAY 3: SUMMIT BACK TO LODGE

Midnight after refreshing tea with cookies our driver will drive us to the base of the mountain. This is where your hiking adventure starts. This mountain has an elevation of 2,962m, situated south of Lake Natron and East side of Ngorongoro crater. Walking with your guide slowly, the hike is challenging and difficult to reach the summit. The climb takes about 6-7 hours. After arriving at the summit, take photographs of a good view for about 20-30 minutes. We will walk down to the base of the mountain 3-4 hours and meet our driver for transfer to the lodge, relax and enjoy your Lunch. Overnight stay at the Lodge.

  • Accomodation: Lodge
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Elevation: 2,962m

 

DAY 4: LODGE TO LAKE NATRON BACK TO ARUSHA

Morning after breakfast we will walk to Lake Natron. It’s a salt lake famous for flamingo breeding. You will see a wonderful adventure then in the afternoon we will return to the Lodge for a warm lunch. After lunch, drive to Arusha 4-5 hours and that is the end of the adventure. You will be transferred back to your lodge in Arusha for a nice warm shower, dinner and celebration.

  • Accomodation: Lodge
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

 

 DAY 5: ONWARD JOURNEY

After a much needed night’s rest, we will bid you goodbye. If you have arranged for the transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), plan for a wildlife safari or Zanzibar beach, African Blissful Safaris guide will collect you in the morning for your onward journey. 

  • Transport: Private transfer 
  • Meals included: Breakfast

INCLUDED

  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Park fees and VAT
  • Porters
  • Chef
  • Guides
  • 4 wheel drive Land Cruiser
  • Accomodation

 

EXCLUDED

  • Local and international flights
  • Visa
  • Tips
  • Personal gears like sleeping bag, sleeping pad and cloths
  • Beverages
  • Personal interest/needs