The Mountain of God for the Maasai tribe, altitude 2886m Ol Doinyo Lengai is a volcano located in Tanzania and is a part of the volcanic system of the rising majestically from the Great Rift Valley. Ol Doinyo Lengai is the only active volcano on a planet that erupts carbonatite lava.

The most recent eruption took place on the 27th of March 2006. This type of lava is unique because temperatures of these lavas are only around 500 to 600 centigrade, about half the temperature of normal basalt lavas, and its lava flows with a viscosity and almost as fluid as water

What is the best time to climb Oldoinyo Lengai ?

The best time to climb the mountain is at night when the temperatures are lower. This allows the climber to witness the amazing sunrise at the summit and come back down before the scorching heat kicks in.

Ol Doinyo Lengai is quite a physically demanding climb. Its steep slope makes it a challenge to climb up as well as to climb back down and daytime heat is unbearable.

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The time schedule for climbing Ol Doinyo Lengai in Tanzania depends on the itinerary and the time of day you start:

• -> Daytime: Some people climb during the day, but it's generally too hot.
• -> Nighttime: Many people start their climb a little after midnight to avoid the heat. They aim to reach the summit by sunrise and descend in the morning.
• -> 2-day hike: Some hikes start around 11 PM and take about 10–11 hours.