Ol Doinyo Lengai– 4 Day Climb

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Descriptions

This 4-day climb to Mt Meru offers breathtaking views and scenic hikes for nature enthusiasts. It’s the second-highest mountain in Tanzania and requires more technical skills than Kilimanjaro.

Included

transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle
professional, English-speaking guide
meals according to the itinerary
Accomodation according to the itinerary
drinking water
activities and transfers as per itinerary
all national park fees
Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the safari

Excluded

flights (international and domestic)
meals not indicated in the itinerary
alcoholic and soft drinks
optional activities
tips
personal expenses, visa fees, travel insurance

Itinerary

Ol Doinyo Lengai, an active volcanic mountain in the Gregory Rift, south of Lake Natron in Tanzania’s Arusha Region, holds sacred significance in the Maa language, known as the Maasai Language, revered as the “Mountain of God.” Part of the volcanic system of the great East African Rift Valley, Ol Doinyo Lengai is renowned for its production of Natrocarbonatite lava, a highly fluid substance containing minimal silicon, setting it apart from other lavas.

Upon reaching the summit crater, visitors are treated to awe-inspiring panoramas, with the salt base of Lake Natron extending northward, adorned by the vibrant pink hue of flamingos inhabiting the area. At the same time, the border of Kenya looms beyond. To the east, the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro captivates the gaze. At the same time, lush forested hills and steep escarpments characterize the western scenery, forming part of the Great African Rift Valley’s western slopes. To the south lies the breathtaking Crater Highlands of Ngorongoro, renowned as a premier destination for wildlife conservation in Africa.

Day 1: From Arusha or Moshi to Lake Natron

After an early morning breakfast, depart Moshi or Arusha city and transfer to Lake Natron campsite; the transfer takes around seven hours. Once you arrive, you will be able to freshen up at the camp and then pay a visit to NgareSero's amazing Waterfalls, which go downhill to the west of Lake Natron Nguruman Escarpment. Then, we will return to the center for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Lake Natron

After breakfast, you will depart camp and make your way to Lake Natron, an alkaline lake serving as the prime breeding place of Lesser Flamingoes. The ones that make a home here are almost three-quarters of the flamingo world's population. After enjoying the Lake Natron tour, you will return to the camp to get the required rest before trekking up the Mountain around midnight.
Day 3: From Ol doinyo lengai trekking to Arusha or Moshi city

Climbing to Ol doinyo legal Mountain will start at midnight, and it will take approximately six hours until you reach the peak, just in time to witness the remarkable sunrise as its lights illuminate the Great Rift Valley. During your trekking to Ol doinyo legal, you will be escorted by a well-experienced and native Maasai guide. After exploring the stunning view at the peak of Ol doinyo legal mountain, you will descend the Mountain, where you'll meet your driver for a transfer back to the camp to freshen up and get a well-deserved rest. Afterward, we will drive back to Arusha or Moshi City through Ngare Sero Maasai village, where you can visit the Maasai bomas and experience their ways of life.

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   Lena W 
 2023-10-26
 
 
  Best driver you can get
My experience with King Solomon was great! He organized the whole trip, so that I don't had to worry about anything. With a massive and outstanding knowledge about the animals and wildness he drove me through the parks. Especially in the Serengeti he managed the impossible: He found baby cheetahs! I saw the big five (okay, rhinos a bit far away), but about thirty to forty lions, a bunch of leopards and cheetahs and of course a lot of more common animals. With all he was very flexible and able to take my wishes into the plans. I can highly recommend the tour with Tangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. Also a walking safari was included and very informative and nice. If you are looking for a driver and unsure where your money is well invested: here. I can highly recommend him.
  
 
       
   Ay J 
 2023-05-12
 
 
  Best driver and Guide ever
King Solomon is the king of the Safari for sure but also the best driver ! You feel confortable being almost all day in the car. He is very good to spot the animals and he will do his best to not miss any. Everything was well organized, the food is great. In our last day in Arusha our flight was delayed and he took care of us showing us around before dropping us at the airport. I fully recommend him for any person who wants to have the best safari ever in Tanzania.
  
 
       
   mourad 
 2023-02-19
 
 
  amazing safari
salut à tous, je viens de france et je ne connaissais pas kingsalomon s'est en cherchant sur le Web que je suis tombé sur sa page , tout de suite le contenu et les commentaires nous ont facilité dans notre choix.Puis nous avons pris en contact avec salomon et le courant est bien passé, il nous a fait un prix raisonnable pour une famille de 5.Ensuite lorsque nous avons été en tanzanie nous avons eut des souci de vol , salomon et venu nous chercher malgré 5h de retard pour nous déposé à notre hôtel. Concernant le safari,ce fut magnifique nous en avons pris plein les yeux, car en plus de la visite du parc nous avions un guide qui parlais français plus simple pour les explications.De plus salomon nous a mis dans des lodges sans rien rajouter car à la base nous devions dormir dans des tentes, merci à vous salomon. Pour conclure je recommande kingsalomon pour son professionnalisme, sa générosité, son accueil et son humanisme.
  
 
       
   חן ז 
 2023-02-14
 
 
  Best safari tour guy in Tanzania
Hey, I’m Hen from Israel and I was looking a lot for a tour guy that will be good and that I can trust him. I found king Solomon after a friend’s recommendation and I booked him. I found out that he’s the best tour guy I could have asked for, he’s very nice very responsible and the most important he’s the most professional tour guy there’s, he can find everything and everywhere, never get lost and always takes care for us. I’m glad I made this decision and for sure highly recommending about him. If you are looking for the best safari experience King Solomon is the guy! Looking forward for our next experience with him!
  
 
       
   Tomer M 
 2023-02-14
 
 
  If you look for the best tour guy than he’s here…
I’ll start by saying, if you think about him, choose him! Solomon is the best driver we could have found and the best tour guy in Tanzania! He knows everything about everywhere and every animal, he will do anything to find you all the best location and rare animals, he can find animals hiding in the bushes with his bare eyes where I barely could’ve found them with the binuclear And the most important he knows every route and never get lost (which some other tour guys are getting lost sometimes). We had the best experience with him and I’m highly recommending about him, you will have the best safari experience that can be! Go King Solomon!
  
 
       
   iamkeith18 
 2023-02-04
 
 
  Such good company. Felt like we had the most knowledgeable guide
We spent 6 days with King Solomon, who was friendly and good company. It’s clear that he is well connected with the parks and other guides which meant that he often knew what had been seen recently and where. His knowledge of the parks is fantastic and he has a super-human eye for spotting things you otherwise would miss. We had a great time and found King Solomon to be really funny and knowledgable. Would definitely highly recommend.
  
 
       
   Foued BH 
 2023-01-14
 
 
  Unique experience with an unique guide
Our safari was amazing with king Solomon as a guide. he is very professional, he can find all the animals in the savannah. we loved his company!! thank you King we are a fan of you and the experience you made us live
  
 
       
   Jazlyn H 
 2023-01-02
 
 
  Amazing 5 stars
Solomon was excellent at spotting animals that weren't visible to the naked eye. He found a black and white colobus money high us in the trees and a Jaguar. Solomon is a great guide with lots of stories to tell. He is extremely knowledgeable and has had over a decade years of experience. I highly recommend booking through Solomon as his attention to detail will ensure your trip is a cut above the rest. Meals were provided on the trip in hampers every day for the 3 days that we went which was excellent. There were also facilities around the park to occasionally stop for a toilet break. Overall I will be coming back to Tanzania and booking through Solomon again. He also offers hot air balloon rides over the Serengeti which I am keen to do next time.
  
 
       
   Hanen 
 2023-01-01
 
 
  It was A wonderful experience
The best safari guide ever I recommend 100% It was a wonderful experience Thanks to king solomone, the safari was top top top
  
 
       
   Tomasz M 
 2022-03-20
 
 
  Amazing safari!
Solomon is a great, professional safari guide who knows exactly when and where to go to give you the best possible safari experience. Moreover he's a very good driver, with whom you feel safe, and a super friendly person. We had great time and we saw a lot of animals thanks to Solomon's "eagle eye" and big experience. The whole safari was very well organized, we didn't need to worry about anything from the moment when Solomon picked us up at the airport in Kilimanjaro to the moment when he left us at the Seronera Airstrip 5 days later. I enjoyed every minute of it. The hotels, which he chose for us, were amazing (one in a coffee plantation and the other one in the middle of Serengeti - wow!). The food that he provided us with was very good and more than we could eat. Overall the whole experience was awesome and worth every penny!