Locally owned safari company · Pangani Street, Arusha

Mountain climb · Joining or private

2 Days Ol Doinyo Lengai Climb

An overnight climb of the active volcano above Lake Natron, starting before midnight to summit at dawn.

  • 2 days
  • Lake Natron · Ol Doinyo Lengai
  • Park fees included

From$650per person, two travelling

Trip overview

Your safari at a glance

  • Length2 days · 1 night
  • GroupJoining or private
  • StayMountain camps
  • Getting aroundPop-up-roof Land Cruiser
  • Starts and endsArusha → Arusha
  • Best monthsAll year
  1. StartArusha
  2. Lake Natron
  3. Ol Doinyo Lengai
  4. EndArusha

Where you go

Route map

Your route

  1. 1Start Arusha
  2. 2Lake Natron
  3. 3Ol Doinyo Lengai
  4. 4End Arusha

Approximate route between stops.

Itinerary

Day by day

  1. Day1Lake Natron Day 1 · Lake NatronTRANSFER TO OLDOINYO LENGAI MOUNTAIN Your safari will begin from Arusha departing early morning to the wild and remote Ngaresero village where this mountain is situated and surrounded by…Budget Camping Read the full dayShow less

    Your safari will begin from Arusha departing early morning to the wild and remote Ngaresero village where this mountain is situated and surrounded by Lake Natron. It contains some of the harshest and amazing scenery in Africa and is utterly breathtaking, your drive will take 6 hours and upon arrival, you will enjoy your lunch and then rest at your camp waiting for the mountain climbing which starts around midnight due to the hotter temperatures during day time.

    At approximately 11 pm, you will be woken up with tea or coffee and a light snack before meeting your Mountain Guide and beginning your trek into the night, camping services will be offered for resting.

    TonightBudget Camping
  2. Day2Lake Natron Day 2 · Ngorongoro Crater · Lake NatronCLIMBING ODOINYO LENGAI AND DEPARTURE TO ARUSHA On this day continue your climb in the early hours of the morning intending to reach the summit in time to witness the sunrise as it illuminates the… Read the full dayShow less

    On this day continue your climb in the early hours of the morning intending to reach the summit in time to witness the sunrise as it illuminates the Great Rift Valley below, after reaching the summit you will enjoy breathtaking views of the salt flats of Lake Natron to the north, the Kenyan border in the distance, see snowcapped Mount Kilimanjaro and the Great Rift Valley to the east and the stretching Ngorongoro Highlands and Ngorongoro Crater to the south.

    Together with your Guide, you will explore the peak and enjoy a picnic breakfast at the summit of active Mount Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano before beginning your climb down the mountain, enjoy a refreshing lunch after descending the volcano at your campsite or tented camp facility before returning to Arusha where you safari ends upon arrival.

Want a different order, an extra night or another lodge? Every day here can change. Ask us to adjust it

Where you sleep

Properties used for this safari

  • Night 1

    Mountain camp · Lake Natron

    Budget Camping

    Mountain camps · Your crew carries and pitches the tents

    1 night · or similar
    Ask about it

Mountain camps or huts, depending on the route. Your crew carries and pitches the tents.

What it costs

Safari pricing

Price per person in US dollars by number of people travelling together
Accommodation2 people3 people4–5 people6+ peopleBest valueQuote
Budget camping$650$600$550$520Get quote
Mid-range lodges$1,200$1,100$1,000$980Get quote
  • Per person, sharing. The vehicle and guide cost the same for two or six, so bigger groups pay less each.
  • Children under 15 pay less, and solo travellers pay a supplement. We include both in your quote.
  • Deposit to confirm: 20% for camping safaris, 40% for lodge safaris.

The fine print

What the price covers

Included

  • All Park entrances & taxes
  • All Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
  • Soft drinks & water (bottled water 3litres or more a day)
  • Transportation in a comfortable vehicle
  • Mountain Hiking permits per person
  • Accommodation as specified including all camping equipment;
  • Maasai Mountain Local Guide.

Not included

  • Tips for guides, driver
  • International and domestic flights
  • Tanzania Visa fee

In pictures

Photo gallery

Before you go

Clothing

  • Light layers in khaki, green or beige
  • A warm fleece for early drives and the crater rim
  • Long sleeves for the evenings
  • Sun hat

Footwear

  • Comfortable closed shoes
  • Sandals for camp or the lodge

Gear

  • Binoculars, one pair each if you can
  • Camera with a spare battery and memory card
  • Soft bag rather than a hard suitcase
  • Power bank

Health

  • Sunscreen and lip balm
  • Insect repellent
  • Personal medication
  • Hand sanitiser

Guest reviews

Travellers on travelling with Makini

5.0Excellent · 105+ reviews

  • The communication with the company was very good, and we were in good hands from the minute we arrived… we got a lot of value for the money.

    Saudat N. TripAdvisor
  • The communication with Lucas via WhatsApp was always very friendly, direct and immediate… our tour guide Aboh was very familiar with all animals and plants.

    Godfrey M. TripAdvisor
  • Great value local Tanzanian operator that provided an unforgettable safari experience.

    Damas F. TripAdvisor

Keep exploring

You might also like

All safaris

Make this safari your own

Tell us your dates and who's travelling. We'll send this itinerary back with your price, and change anything you'd like.

Free quote · No obligation

Get your free safari quote

Tell us when you'd like to travel and who's coming. Our planners in Arusha reply with a day-by-day itinerary and the full price.

Pick or type a date. Approximate is fine.

Prefer to chat? Send these details on WhatsApp