📜 Ol Doinyo Lengai is an active volcano in Tanzania, known for its unique carbonatite lava.
🔍 It is part of the Great Rift Valley's volcanic system.
🌋 Only active volcano on Earth spewing carbonatite lava.
🧊 Lava is uniquely cool (up to 950°F), appearing black/grey in daylight.
🧪 Least viscous and most "runny" lava in the world.
🔬 Easier to study, sometimes called a "toy volcano."
🌅 Stunning sunrise views from the summit (2,960 m a.s.l.).
🥵 Daytime ascent is too hot (temperatures often over 40°C in the shade).
⛰️ Rocky, dusty, and sometimes narrow trail with high grass.
👟 Requires appropriate footwear for wet and rocky paths.
🌙 Night ascent is recommended to avoid heat and potentially see glowing lava.
🥾 Bring sturdy sandals or water shoes for waterfall and lake visits.
🔭 Binoculars or telephoto lens useful for observing flamingos at Lake Natron.
🕒 Ascent typically starts around 1 AM, reaching the summit by 6 AM for sunrise.
🚶♂️ Ascent takes 3-6 hours, descent 1.5-4 hours, depending on fitness.
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