Mount Ol doinyo Lengai

Home » Destinations » Mount Ol doinyo Lengai

Overview

Accommodation

Tours & Safaris

Let’s plan your trip

Explore this destination
Mount Oldoinyo Lengai, also known as the “Mountain of God,” is a volcano located in Tanzania, East Africa. It is considered one of the most active volcanoes in the region, with eruptions occurring every few years.

One of the unique features of Mount Oldoinyo Lengai is its lava. Unlike other volcanoes that produce molten rock, Mount Oldoinyo Lengai produces a type of lava called “carbonatite.” This lava is rare and is made up of a mixture of minerals such as sodium, potassium, calcium, and carbonates.

The lava from Mount Oldoinyo Lengai is also much cooler than the lava from other volcanoes, with temperatures reaching only around 500 degrees Celsius. As a result, the lava flows more slowly, allowing for the formation of unusual shapes and patterns.

Hiking up Mount Oldoinyo Lengai is a popular activity for adventure seekers visiting Tanzania. The climb to the summit takes around six hours, with most climbers starting in the middle of the night to reach the summit in time for sunrise.

The climb is challenging, with steep and rocky terrain, but the breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape and the unique volcanic formations make it worth the effort. At the summit, visitors can see the active volcano and its crater, as well as stunning views of the Serengeti and Lake Natron.

Visitors should be aware that Mount Oldoinyo Lengai is an active volcano and that eruptions can occur at any time. It is important to follow local safety guidelines and to check with local authorities before attempting to climb the mountain.

Accommodation

Tours & Safaris

Other Destinations

Let's plan your trip

1 Step 1
When are you planning to travel?
Awesome, Let us know your exact dates
Awesome, what is your ideal month of travel?
How many days are you planning to spend?
Who will you be traveling with?
Which experience you would like to focus on?
What is your budget per person?
What additional Information should we know?
How can we contact you?
keyboard_arrow_leftPrevious
Nextkeyboard_arrow_right
FormCraft - WordPress form builder