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Ol Doinyo Lengai is a stratovolcanic mountain located within the Ngorongoro C.A, rises abruptly above the plain south of Lake Natron, with 2.751meters above sea level. Ol Doinyo Lengai is the only remaining active volcanic mountain in Tanzania (last active eruption 1983) though there are numerous small eruptions happen now and then. It is the only volcano in the world that erupts natrocarbonatite lava, a highly fluid lava that contains almost no silicon. Natrocarbonatite lava is also much cooler than other lavas
The
mountain is ideal for adventurous travelers who like to explore
those unique areas in the world, such as photographers, trekkers and
volcano lovers. Nevertheless Ol Doinyo Lengai is considered to be
extremely hazardous and that safety cannot be assured. Trekking takes 1
day; though descending is tough' It is always done with combination
with Ol doinyo Lengai worshiped by "Maasai as Mountain of God" is located in the African Rift valley about 120 km North West of Arusha. It is nice safari when you combine with Ngorongoro Highland Hiking, which gives the opportunity to explore culture and view different volcanic features along the way before climbing the mountain. The climbing takes It takes 3 to 4 hours to reach the top, and the hike starts early hours in the morning to avoid the day intense heat in the Rift Valley; the best time to climb is from June to early March. |
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