Overview

Ol Doinyo Lengai rises to 2,962 m in Tanzania, within the the East African Rift of Africa.

Highlights

• A volcano whose eruptions have shaped the surrounding landscape.
• Volcanic and lava terrain — craters, cinder cones and cooled flows.
• A sacred mountain, deeply woven into the region's religion and culture.
• Low-to-medium altitude: below 5,000 m, with forest belts and clear seasons.

Key facts

• Elevation：2,962 m
• Location：Tanzania
• Continent：Africa
• Range：the East African Rift
• Coordinates：2°46′S 35°54′E