Inclusions

• Transfers from and back to your accommodation

• Hotel (before and after the trek)

• Professional and experienced mountain guides

• Professional and experienced cook​

• Camping accommodation or hotel accommodation during the trek​

• Waterproof and 4-seasons mountain sleeping tents (not applicable for hotel accommodation)

• Sleeping mattress (not applicable for hotel accommodation)

• Meals during the trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner) with large portions of fresh, healthy and nutritious food

• Clean and purified drinking water

• Fees (village fees)

• First aid kit

• All mentioned activities

Exclusions

• Tanzania Visa

• International and domestic flights

• Personal trekking equipment such as hiking boots, clothes, etc (available for renting)

• Tips and Gratuities

• Travel insurance

• Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, beverages, snack, etc)

Day 0: Arrival and Pre-Climb Briefing

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, Arusha, or Moshi, you will meet the Kilisky Adventures team and transfer to your hotel or accommodation. During the evening, your guide will conduct a detailed trek briefing and equipment check, explaining the route, safety guidelines, and preparation for the night summit climb.

Day 1: Arusha / Moshi – Lake Natron – Ol Doinyo Lengai Base Camp

Your adventure begins with an early morning drive from Arusha or Moshi to the remote Lake Natron area, a journey of approximately 5–6 hours through the spectacular landscapes of the Great Rift Valley.

Upon arrival near Ngaresero village, located at the base of Ol Doinyo Lengai, you will settle into your camp or lodge and enjoy lunch while taking in the stunning views of the surrounding volcanic terrain.

The afternoon is reserved for rest and preparation for the summit attempt. Since daytime temperatures in the region can be extremely hot, the climb begins late at night.

Around 11:00 PM, you will wake up for tea or coffee and a light snack before meeting your mountain guide. Shortly after midnight, you will begin the night ascent of Ol Doinyo Lengai, trekking under the stars on steep volcanic slopes toward the summit.

Overnight: Camp or lodge near Lake Natron.

Day 2: Summit – Lake Natron – Return to Arusha / Moshi

The climb continues through the early hours of the morning, gradually gaining elevation along the steep and rugged slopes of the volcano. Reaching the summit around sunrise, you will witness one of the most spectacular views in Tanzania.

From the summit crater, you can see Lake Natron’s vast salt flats, the Great Rift Valley, the Ngorongoro Highlands, and sometimes Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance. The unique volcanic landscape and active lava formations make this one of the most fascinating geological sites in Africa.

After spending some time at the summit and enjoying the breathtaking scenery, you will begin the careful descent back to base camp, which typically takes 3–4 hours.

Upon arrival, you will have breakfast and rest before beginning the drive back to Arusha or Moshi, arriving in the late afternoon where your trekking adventure concludes.

Optional activities such as a visit to Lake Natron waterfalls or flamingo breeding grounds can also be arranged.