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Oldoinyo Lengai

About Oldoinyo Lengai

Active volcano near Lake Natron.

Active carbonatite volcano sacred to the Maasai; famous for black ash summit and sunrise climbs above Lake Natron.

Activities

mountain hiking, sunrise viewing, cultural tours

Best Time to Visit

June to October

Quick Info

Type: Mountain
Elevation: 2962m
Difficulty: Challenging

Access Information

Road to Lake Natron then multi-hour hike; guides required.

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