Ol’doinyo Lenkai is the only active volcanic mountain in the East African Rift Valley Region. Mount Oldoinyo Lengai attracts many geologists from all over the world who come for research. Scientifically, carbonated lava is dark brown upon extrusion, but reacts very rapidly and turns into moisture to hydrate. Secondly the secondary alteration minerals that impart a white colour to the rock. The Maasai believe that the “while rock” symbolizes the white beards of “Enkai” whom is God the them.
Detailed Itinerary :
TREK
DAY 1
Depart Arusha at 7.00 am and drive to Ngaresero village (Lake Natron) with packed lunch. This is about 8 hours driving. Dinner and overnight at Kamakia camp.
TREK
DAY 2
At very early morning 7:00 a.m. drive to the base of the Ol'doinyo Lengai mountain to start the climb. Reach at the summit during sunrise and spend some time there before coming down to the base of the mountain. From there clients will be transferred by jeep to Kamakia camp for shower and rest. Dinner and overnight at Kamakia camp.
TREK
DAY 3
Breakfast then drive back to Arusha or Moshi. This depends on the itinerary.
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