Ol Doinyo Lengai & Lake Natron Adventure – 3 Days

Travel Time: ~6–7 hours
•⁠ ⁠Depart from Arusha or Moshi with your professional GameDrive Africa driver–guide.
•⁠ ⁠Scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley and Maasai plains to Lake Natron.
•⁠ ⁠Check-in at your lodge or camp.
•⁠ ⁠Afternoon visit to Lake Natron shores:
* Observe flamingos, salt flats, and alkaline waters.
* Learn about the lake’s unique ecosystem and flamingo breeding cycles.
•⁠ ⁠Dinner and overnight rest in preparation for the climb.
Accommodation: Lodge / Campsite
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner

00:00–01:00 – Transfer to Trailhead
•⁠ ⁠Early wake-up and transfer to the mountain base
•⁠ ⁠Meet your certified GameDrive Africa mountain guide and begin the climb.
01:00–06:00 – Summit Push
•⁠ ⁠Ascend Ol Doinyo Lengai under the night sky to reach the summit by sunrise.
•⁠ ⁠Enjoy breathtaking views:
* Rift Valley panoramas
* Unique volcanic formations
* Lake Natron, Mt. Gelai, and Mt. Longido from above
06:00–10:00 – Descent
•⁠ ⁠Return to base and transfer to your lodge for rest and late breakfast.
Afternoon – Ngare Sero Waterfall Hike
•⁠ ⁠Explore the lush gorge and natural pools along the Engare Sero waterfalls trail.
•⁠ ⁠Refresh and enjoy stunning landscapes after your climb.
Accommodation: Lodge / Campsite
Meal Plan: Full Board

•⁠ ⁠Enjoy breakfast at the lodge.
•⁠ ⁠Optional sunrise walk along Lake Natron for flamingo photography.
•⁠ ⁠Scenic drive back to Arusha or Moshi with stops along the Rift Valley escarpment.
•⁠ ⁠Arrival in the late afternoon; drop-off at your preferred location.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch