Ol Doinyo Lengai Trek

Climb Ol Doinyo Lengai — the sacred "Mountain of God" — one of the most unique and dramatic volcanic treks in the world.

Rising 2,890 meters from the floor of Tanzania's Great Rift Valley above Lake Natron, Ol Doinyo Lengai is the only active volcano on Earth that erupts rare natrocarbonatite lava — a unique, fluid lava that appears black when molten and turns white and powdery upon cooling. To the Maasai people, this mountain is sacred, revered as the home of their god Engai.

Trekking Ol Doinyo Lengai is a raw, challenging, and extraordinary experience. The steep volcanic cone demands a night ascent to reach the crater rim by sunrise — rewarding those who make it with one of the most dramatic views in Africa: steaming fumaroles, hardened lava fields, and sweeping panoramas across Lake Natron and the vast Rift Valley.

Trek Highlights

• Summit an active carbonatite volcano — unique in the world
• Dramatic crater rim views at sunrise
• Lake Natron and Rift Valley panoramas
• Sacred Maasai cultural significance
• Remote, off-the-beaten-path Tanzania adventure
• Can be combined with Lake Natron day visit

Trekking Details

• Duration: 1–2 days
• Ascent time: 8–12 hours round trip
• Difficulty: Challenging — steep volcanic terrain
• Night ascent recommended to reach summit by sunrise

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