It is located in northern Tanzania lying just south of Lake Natron in the Rift Valley, in the heart of Maasai country, and locally regarded as a sacred mountain. Looking north from it’s summit crater, the hot barren salt flats of Lake Natron stretch into the distance. To the south stretch the crater Highlands and the Ngorongoro Game Reserve. The eastern horizons dominated by Kilimanjaro and to the west the forested escarpments and hills comprising the western slopes of the Rift Valley. Every seven years Lengai erupts and plumes of smoke billow out of the crater.
It is possible to walk across the crater floor. The ascent of Oldoinyo Lengai is demanding on account of the day time heat, lack of water, steep and unsuitable slopes of ash and crumbly rocks and considerable height gain.
If you are already in Tanzania or arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you can drive to Tarangire National Park. The distance from Arusha to Tarangire is around 118 kilometers (73 miles), and it takes approximately 2-3 hours by road.
If you are already in Tanzania or arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you can drive to Tarangire National Park. The distance from Arusha to Tarangire is around 118 kilometers (73 miles), and it takes approximately 2-3 hours by road.
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