Embark on our top best 2-Day Private Ol Doinyo Lengai Hiking Tour from Arusha Airport, Tanzania, conquering the world’s only active carbonatite volcano in the UNESCO Ngorongoro-Lengai Geopark. Trek steep slopes under moonlight, witness rare lava flows, and savor Rift Valley vistas. Guided by erudite experts, this eco-conscious odyssey includes lunch and camping near Lake Natron, ideal for adventurers seeking Tanzania’s geological marvels.
2 Days Private Ol Doinyo Lengai Hiking Tour from Arusha Airport, Tanzania (2026 - 2027) Tour Summary
Tour Features for 2 Days Private Ol Doinyo Lengai Hiking Tour from Arusha Airport, Tanzania (2026 - 2027)
Standard of tour
Not specified: No accommodation standard defined
Tour style
Private: This tour is arranged solely for you and will not be shared with others
Customizable Tour
Feel free to request minor Changes to suit your preferences
Suitable for all travelers
Best for the year : 2026, 2027, 2028, and +
Activities and Transportation: 2 Days Private Ol Doinyo Lengai Hiking Tour from Arusha Airport, Tanzania (2026 - 2027)
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Activities: Nature hikes/walks,
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Getting around: Normal 4x4 vehicle (closed sides and roof),Minivan,
2 Days Private Ol Doinyo Lengai Hiking Tour from Arusha Airport, Tanzania (2026 - 2027) Tour details
From Arusha Airport to Ol Doinyo Lengai
Launch your odyssey with a midday pickup from Arusha Airport, followed by a scenic 3-hour drive to Engaresero village near Lake Natron, a soda lake hosting flamingo flocks. Settle into Kamakia Camp amid acacia groves, where your sagacious guide briefs you on Ol Doinyo Lengai, the Maasai “Mountain of God” with unique carbonatite lava. Enjoy a picnic lunch en route. Rest briefly, then at midnight, transfer to the trailhead at 1,200m. Begin a 6-8-hour night ascent up steep ash slopes, guided by torchlight, to the 2,962m summit, witnessing surreal crater lava pools at dawn.
- Main Destination:
- Oldoinyo Lengai
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation
- Meals & Drinks:
Descent from Ol Doinyo Lengai and Return to Arusha Airport
Descend in 3-4 hours from Ol Doinyo Lengai’s summit, navigating loose scree with your guide’s expertise, marveling at Rift Valley vistas. Return to Kamakia Camp for a hearty picnic lunch, reflecting on the volcano’s geological wonders. Optionally, glimpse Lake Natron’s pink waters. Depart Engaresero for a 3-hour drive back to Arusha Airport by evening. This private tour includes meals, tailored pacing, camping gear, and eco-vigilant practices, capturing Tanzania’s primal allure for bold explorers.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation
- Meals & Drinks:
What's Included
- All Activities Mentioned
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunches, & dinner
- Drinks: 1.5 bottle of water per day; tea and coffee
- Hot Lunch / Lunch Box
- 18% VAT on tour fees & services
What's Not Included
- Airport Pick Up
- Airport Drop off
- International Flights
- Domestic Flights
- Travel & Medical insurance
- Visa Cost
- Tip / Gratitude(5)
- Items of personal nature
- Laundry Services
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
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