Also known as the “Mountain of God” to the local Maasai people, it is the only active volcano in Tanzania. It is unique because it is the only volcano in the world that erupts natrocarbonatite lava.

You should be aware of this one-day hike, as it may be the steepest you have ever completed, with 1600m of elevation in just five kilometers. The round trip takes about 7-12 hrs. The hike starts at about midnight at the base, and you climb through the night and arrive on top for sunrise to avoid the extreme temperatures of this region. You can witness the unique small cones formed by lava at the crater rim.