OLDOINYO LENGAI
Ol Doinyo Lengai is the “Mountain of God,” the sacred mountain for the Maasai tribe. The Maasai climb the mountain to pray and offer their sacrifices to God.
The Maasai tribe called this the “Mountain of God,” Ol Doinyo Lengai. Since 1883, there has been recorded volcanic activity on Ol Doinyo Lengai and it remains the only active volcano in East Africa. As Ol Doinyo Lengai stands at 2,886 meters (9,442 feet), this is a sacred mountain to the Maasai where they go to worship and offer sacrifices to God.
The Maasai tribe may go to the mountain to pray for cures for illnesses or infertility as well relief from any other misfortunes that they are experiencing. In order to make sacrifices, the Maasai bring young, pure, female sheep as sacrifices. In the evening, the sheep are left in a dry watering hole while the Maasai sing praise to God. When they wake up in the morning, the sheep is no longer there without any traces of exit.
Oldoinyo Lengai
Ol Doinyo Lengai is part of the volcanic system of the Great Rift Valley in eastern Africa. The name means the “Mountain of God” for the Maasai Tribes. You will climb to an altitude of 2,886 meters (9,524 feet). The volcano is unique in its production of natro-carbonaitite and after a steep climb, hikers are rewarded with viewing the rich glow of the molten lava.
Activities
- Visit lake Natron and flamingos.
- Trekking to the waterfalls.
- Visit Maasai boma.
- You can spot zebras and other animals in this area.
