Also known as the “Mountain of God” to the local Maasai people, it is the only active volcano in Tanzania.
3 Days
Challenging
2,878 m
Also known as the “Mountain of God” to the local Maasai people, it is the only active volcano in Tanzania. It is unique because it is the only volcano in the world that erupts natrocarbonatite lava.
You should not underestimate this one-day hike, it may be the steepest you have ever completed with a 1600m of elevation in just five kilometres. The round trip takes about 7-12 hrs. The hike starts at about midnight at the base and you climb through the night and arrive on top for sunrise, to be able to avoid the extreme temperatures of this region. At the crater rim, you can witness the unique small cones formed by lava.
Today you drive from your departing city either Moshi or Arusha, to Lake Natron. About a 6-7 hr drive. Spend the afternoon relaxing and preparing for your early morning climb. If you choose, you can walk to waterfalls and around the Maasai village.
A very early start for the climb today, at midnight we will drive you to the base of the volcano where you will start the climb with a local Maasai guide. Enjoy the sunrise from the top of the crater before starting your descent. Your driver will pick you up from the base of the volcano and drive back to your accommodations. You can then spend the rest of the day relaxing or if you wish to participate in local activities.
In the morning you will walk around Lake Natron for the views and find the thousands of flamingos that use the lake as a breeding ground. Then we depart and drive back to the city.








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