Ol Doinyo Lengai (Mountain of God) Tours and Activities

Lake Natron is home to large colonies of pink flamingos which nest on its shores, laying their eggs in the muddy shallows. From a distance, the thousands, even hundreds of thousands of flamingoes create the illusion of a pink lake This remote area is also home to a large Maasai community, continuing to herd cattle and depend on their natural surroundings for survival. Visitors will see Maasai men, women, and children dressed in vibrant traditional clothes, shimmering in handmade jewelry, and performing the cultural dance, which is an impressive vertical leap. Here is a special place, unique even within Tanzania. For the traveler who wishes to embrace the power of nature at the volcano Ol Doinyo Lengai, the culture-enthusiast who is brave enough to dance with the Maasai, or the photographer who captures the hues of nature in a flying crowd of flamingoes; When visiting Lake Natron, we recommend combining your safari with a visit to Serengeti, Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater

The trek through the Ngorongoro Highlands into Lake Natron is one of the most off-the-beaten-path destinations in Northern Tanzania. The hugely popular parks of Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater are just around the corner, but you will have this area largely to yourselves. Additionally, you have the opportunity to climb Ol Doinyo Lengai, the world's only active carbonatite volcano. The landscape surrounding Lake Natron is unique in the world, as are the relatively untouched Maasai villages in this area.

"Oldoinyo Lengai" means “The Mountain of God” in the Maasai language. The summit of this strato-volcano is 2962 metres above sea level, and affords direct views into the caldera of Tanzania’s only officially-certified active volcano, and the world’s only carbonatite volcano; records of eruptions have been maintained since 1883, the largest of which deposited ash 100 kilometres away in Loliondo on the Kenyan border to the north west.

Discover the wildlife in some of the world's most pristine environments - Lake Natron and the Serengeti. The first day you visit the beautiful Tarangire and overnight at Lodge/Camp where you can relax at the swimming pool. The next 3 days you'll be on the plains of Lake Natron and the Northern Serengeti, exploring its natural beauty, abundant wildlife and river forests. You will overnight in Tented Lodges or Hotels inside the park. An optional Serengeti Balloon Flight (not included in package price) can be arranged with a specialist tour operator. You'll next visit the amazing Ngorongoro crater - another World Heritage Site with an overnight in a tented camp/hotel close to the crater. The final day see a Maasai village and the Maasai market in Arusha.

These 7-days trekking tour takes you through the diverse landscapes of the Ngorongoro Crater Highlands. You will hike through grassy plains and the mountainous countryside as well as thick mountain forest and the savannah landscape of the Rift Valley. Apart from unique landscapes and seeing wild animals, this trek allows insight into the daily routine of the Masai people.