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Best Time to Visit Ol Doinyo Lengai

Best Time to Visit Ol Doinyo Lengai

As you plan for your visit to Ol Doinyo Lengai active volcanic mountain, you need to consider the Best Time to Visit Ol Doinyo Lengai, you should consider the weather and outdoor temperatures so that you prepare properly your Tanzanian, Ol Doinyo Lengai adventure safari, while you have the opportunity to relax and enjoy your activities remarkably with no disappointments. Tanzania is situated south of the equator and this “mountain of God” Ol Doinyo Lengai is also located along the western escarpment of the Great Rift Valley, and because the Ol Doinyo Lengai Mountain is an active Volcano having an alkaline soda lake Natron in its lower levels, it makes the climatic temperatures within this area primarily hot and mostly dry most of the time. The Best Time to Visit Ol Doinyo Lengai for Ol Doinyo Lengai climbing and walking tours around lake Natron, however, is during the dry season of June to October when the mountain steep and unsuitable slopes of ash and crumbly rocks are dry and not slippery to climb, also during this dry period of June through August to October, the temperatures are also cooler but some tourists find these temperatures tropically warm as well since Tanzania is located just south of the equator. In addition Ol Doinyo Lengai can be visited all year round but remember this is an active volcano, the mountain remains closed for climbing when the eruptions are happening however the short and long wet spring season from November to May with hot humid spells in January and February, can also be another preferred Best Time to Visit Ol Doinyo Lengai though, this period brings new life to the area around Lake Natron with green vegetation, as Tourists mostly prefer a more lush landscape for an African active-adventure safari. Visitors interested in watching flamingos at Lake Natron, these flamingos lay their eggs normally during the end of the long the dry season in September and October but the hatching starts in the early parts of the wet season, and climaxing by December thus making the wet season favorable for visiting Lake Natron.

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When is the best time to visit Ol Doinyo Lengai?
June to October. Climbs start around midnight to reach the crater rim at dawn and get off the mountain before the heat, and the route is not attempted in the rains.
How many days do you need for Ol Doinyo Lengai?
Safaris featuring Ol Doinyo Lengai typically run about 2 days. Every itinerary is private, so we tailor the length to you.
How much does a safari to Ol Doinyo Lengai cost?
Private, guided safaris that include Ol Doinyo Lengai start from around $672 per person. The final price depends on your travel dates, choice of lodges, and group size, and we quote every itinerary individually.
How do I get to Ol Doinyo Lengai?
Fly into Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), then drive to Engare Sero village at the foot of the mountain via Lake Natron. Your Enclose Africa Safaris guide handles every transfer from arrival to departure.

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