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“Tanzania's Ol Doinyo Lengai: The Coolest Volcano on Earth” Go World Travel Magazine
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 15 attractions in Arusha
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Traveller Description: The only volcano in the world to emit "cool" (950 degrees Fahrenheit) fluid lava.
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Attraction type: Volcano
Address: Arusha
Tanzania

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“Mountain of God”
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5 of 5 stars
NycRainbow
nyc
9 Apr 2008

Oldonyo Lengai or "mountain of god" in Masai language is a still active volcano , over looking Lake Natron (home to millions of Flamingoes and birds). The drive down to the area is hot and harsh the terrain is black and grey for miles around. We stayed at a small tented camp where a small river runs thru the dry... more

“mountain climbing deep in the heart of Maasai country”
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5 of 5 stars
gailportland
Portland, Oregon
4 Sep 2007
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I just returned from Eastern Africa with my 16 year old son. Most remarkable was our trip deep into the heart of Maasai country in the northern safari curcuit of Tanzania, with the particular destination of Oldonyo Lengai, the only active volcano in East Africa. I am compelled to write this review because I have not read an adequate accounting... more

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Arusha, Tanzania