The 7 Days Ol Doinyo Lengai Trek is a diverse and immersive journey through Tanzania’s Great Rift Valley, blending volcano trekking, Maasai culture, and natural wonders like Lake Natron and its surrounding waterfalls. This extended itinerary is ideal for adventurers who want more than just a summit push, it’s about connecting with the land, the people, and the unique ecosystem around Ol Doinyo Lengai, the only active carbonatite volcano in the world.
The trek includes scenic drives through the Maasai Steppe, cultural visits to Maasai villages, and exploration of Ngare Sero waterfalls and the flamingo-filled Lake Natron. The highlight is the pre-dawn climb to the summit of Ol Doinyo Lengai (2,962m), a physically intense ascent rewarded by surreal sunrise views over volcanic landscapes and the Rift Valley floor.
This adventure is perfect for those who seek a blend of trekking, culture, and off-the-beaten-path exploration, away from the crowds of Kilimanjaro or Meru.
Perfect for:
Trekkers looking for volcanic and cultural immersion
Adventurers wanting a slower-paced, scenic experience
Travelers interested in combining landscape, wildlife, and Maasai traditions
Pick up from the Hotel in Arusha/Moshi for a journey to Ngorongoro through the edge of rift valley where you will have fantastic view of Lake Manyara and proceed to Ngorongoro for dinner and overnight simba campsite.
Breakfast, drive into the Ngorongoro crater for a full day game viewing with well packed lunch boxes. After lunch drive out of the crater to Nainokanoka village where we will establish our camp for dinner and overnight.
Today you will begin the trip for climbing Oldoinyo Lengai starting with a walking safari from Nainokanoka to Bulati via Olmoti crater where you will have a chance to visit Munge falls (source of water which flow in Ngorongoro crater) with picnic lunch. Dinner and overnight at Bulati campsite 7 to 8 hours of walking
Early morning after breakfast start walking to Embakai crater visit the crater and then proceed to village of Naiyobi. Ahead to Pembe ya swala at yellow fever tree camp the trip takes about 6 to 8 hrs of walking.
After breakfast keep walking and descend to rift valley and walking to Ngaresero river camp for dinner and overnight stay at Kamakia campsite.
After breakfast visit the waterfalls and lunch at the campsite afternoon visit Lake Natron. Midnight time when you will drive to the bottom of Oldoinyo Lengai for climbing.
Around midday after lunch at Kamakia Camp we will drive back to Arusha/Moshi via Engaruka Channel.
All transfers made by road to all destinations as per Itinerary
Accommodation in campsites while on safari for full board basis.
Park fee and village charges
Service for Maasai guide and their donkey
Fee for a professional driver guide & an armed ranger
Pure natural water 1.5 liter per person per day
Sleeping bag
Accommodation in Ausha on the arrival and departure day
International flight
Airport departure tax
Flying doctors insurance
All expenses of personal nature
Tips for diver and cooker
Alcoholic drinks while in the Camp
Whether you are ready for Tanzania Safari Dream or Kilimanjaro Adventure or Beach Relaxation for a few days or a few weeks long, our experts will create an itinerary from scratch, fully tailored to your wishes. Want to visit a beautiful destination or start an adventure to reach the top, or relax in a paradise, we will make it happen.
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