Climbing Kilimanjaro is the experience of a lifetime. It’s certainly not hard to see why this trek tops bucket lists around the world. The mighty Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa at a staggering 5,895 metres (19,341”), and the world’s highest free-standing mountain. Though many of the mountain’s routes are not for the faint-hearted, with an experienced guide at your side, you certainly don’t need to be an experienced climber to reach its summit.
Located in the scenic Arusha National Park, Mount Meru offers an equally captivating climbing experience. Standing at 4,566 meters (14,980 feet), Mount Meru may be overshadowed by its famous neighbour, Kilimanjaro, but it boasts its own charm and allure. Ascending Mount Meru allows you to explore dense forests, traverse rocky ridges, and encounter a rich variety of wildlife.
Mount Ol Doinyo Lengai sometimes misspelled as Ol Donyo Lengai stands at 2890 meters above sea level and is located approximately 240 kilometers northwest of Arusha City, on the Great Rift Valley’s western escarpment, overlooking Lake Natron, a flamingo filled, reddish coloured lake located on the Kenya – Tanzania border. Mount Ol Doinyo Lengai or Oldoinyo Lengai is a sacred mountain to the Maasai people that inhabit the mountain’s environment gave it this name that means “Mountain of God” in Maasai’s Maa language. Trekking Ol Doinyo Lengai Ascending the mountain in 6 hours will reward you with spectacular views of the Great Rift Valley and volcanic structures in the Ngorongoro highlands. It’s an exciting walk that begins at daybreak. Remember, this is an active volcano, and when there are eruptions, the peak is restricted to climbing.
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