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Ol Doinyo Lengai · Night Ascent
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Ol Doinyo Lengai · Night Ascent

Ol Doinyo Lengai, Rift ValleyFrom On request

The experience

The Maasai's Mountain of God: a steep midnight climb up the world's only active carbonatite volcano, summiting at sunrise.

Highlights

  • Midnight start, summit at first light
  • The only active natrocarbonatite volcano on earth
  • Views over Lake Natron, the Rift Valley and the Serengeti plains
  • Local Maasai guides from the villages at the foot of the mountain

Included

  • Maasai mountain guide
  • 4x4 transfer to the trailhead
  • Head torch and walking poles
  • Packed snacks and water
  • Village and guiding fees

Not included

  • Accommodation at Lake Natron
  • Personal hiking gear
  • Tips

Good to know

A demanding climb: around 1,600 m of ascent on loose ash and rock, 5–7 hours up and 3–4 hours down. Good fitness and sturdy boots required. Usually combined with Lake Natron.

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