Oldoinyo Lengai
4Days/3Nights
Itinerary breakdown:
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1 night - Lake
Natron
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1 night - Masai
Community Campsite (Basic Campsite), Ol Doinyo L'engai
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1 night - Lake
Natron
Day 1 - Pick up from
Impala Hotel or
Ngurdoto Mountain
Lodge-Arusha and transfer by dirt road to the Masai Community
campsite near Lake Natron. The final part of the drive is through
fascinating scenery with mini-calderas punctuating the landscape.
The camp is located at the base of the Great Rift Valley, with the
Ngorongoro Highlands above. It's possible to arrange a traditional
goat-roast for dinner.
Day 2 - Early morning
short drive and walk to the shores of Lake Natron. Here you will see
many flamingoes, and may be a jackal on the prowl for it's
breakfast. After lunch there will be another short hike to
Engaresero Waterfalls with a naturally formed, incredibly convenient
Jacuzzi! Dinner will be early as it is important to get a few hours
sleep, before being roused at 11.30pm to make the final preparations
for the hike.
Day 3 - At 12.00am
leave the campsite and make the short drive to the base of Ol Doinyo
L'Engai - and begin to climb the Mountain of the Gods. The path
itself is quite difficult underfoot and steep the whole way. Towards
the rim it turns into powdery ash - like trudging through deep soft
snow! Arriving at the summit in time for sunrise, the perfect
reward! This volcano is active and glowing rock can often be seen
bubbling out of the numerous ash cones on the top. Descend late
morning in time for a good lunch, dip in the stream and a
celebratory beer! Overnight at the campsite.
Day 4 - After a
relaxing morning including an optional game drive to Lake Natron or
swimming in the waterfall pools, transfer to Arusha.
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