One of the best ways to savor the great wilderness of the Maasai land in Tanzania is by going for a trekking expedition, visitors to this region will get a lifetime opportunity of witnessing a magical land, the uniqueness of the culture of the people and their beautiful scenery. By embarking on a trekking expedition to Oldoinyo Lengai, you will get the chance to see the lush vegetation of Africa and in Tanzanie. Popularly known in the Maasai language as “Mountain of God”, Ol Doinyo Lengai is an active volcano that is located in the Gregory Rift valley which is about 220 Kilometers away from Arusha Tanzania.

The mountain produces a unique natrocarbonatite lava and therefore the world’s only carbonatite volcano. Lengai erupts every seven years with plumes of smoke which billow out of the crater, It is fun to walk across the crater floor, although the ascent to Oldoinyo Lengai can be a big challenge as a result of the heat from the sun during the day, steep and unstable slopes and lack of water, but you can really start in the morning and reach the summit at sunrise. Pathfinder Safaris Inc. will provide you with all the support that is needed to make the adventure less stressful and absolutely interesting.

The summit of Mountain Ol’doinyo Lengai provides visitors with the view of Soda Lake Natron which serves as a nesting site for several birds and also accommodates several bird species especially pelicans, flamingos and geese and there are over 350 different species that are recorded to date. You will be able to see these birds when you reach the summit of the mountain. It is also an ideal location for trekking safari by Maasai guides, and Pathfinder Safaris Inc. will be delighted to take you there. You can sight wild animals such as:

• Olive baboon,
• Hyenas
• Lions, velvet
• Monitor lizard
• Impala
• Zebra
• Leopard

Pathfinder Safaris Inc. will provide you with the platform for you to enjoy your trekking safari. A summary of the special features of the trekking safari includes; having a close contact with the locals and witnessing their culture, language, tradition taboos and people. You also have the chance to sight several wild animals while on the trekking expedition. Another remarkable experience of the Ol Doinyo Lengai is the snowy natrocarbonatite which spills from the volcano, it is a highly fluid lava at a temperature of 950 degrees Fahrenheit which is actually half the temperature of the molten basalt that is ejected by all other active volcanos from around the world. Natrocarbonatite lava actually glows orange at night providing a beautiful sight for visitors.

If you are interested in going for the Ol Doinyo Lengai safari, you can contact us through email and you can also contact us if you have questions that you will like to ask. We will be glad to assist you as much as possible.

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