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.
| Destination | Great Rift Valley |
|---|---|
| Locations | Ngorongoro Conservation Area |
| Tour Duration | 2 Days |
| Attraction | Great Rift Valley Views |
