Dirt road running across golden savanna after the rains
TREKKING · ABOUT 3,417 M

Mount Hanang

A lonely peak on the plains, with hardly another climber.

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About Mount Hanang

Tanzania's fourth-highest mountain stands alone above the plains near Katesh, in country most visitors never reach. You're likely to have it to yourself, with wide views across the Rift Valley from the summit.

It's a fit walker's mountain with no technical climbing. You can climb it in one long day, or spend a night camping on its slopes. Your guide confirms the current route with local authorities.

Highest point
Hanang summit, about 3,417 m
Where
Central Tanzania, near Katesh
Best time
June to October
Starts from
Katesh
Good for
Fit walkers looking for somewhere quiet
3 ITINERARIES, DAY BY DAY

Choose your route

Dirt road running across golden savanna after the rains
4days
Challenging
Mountain Trek

Mount Hanang Day Climb

Arusha · Mount Hanang

Up and down in one long, satisfying day, for fit walkers short on time.

Highest point3,417 mPrice on request
Aerial view of green hills and woodland in Tanzania
6days
Moderate
Mountain Trek

Mount Hanang Two-Day Climb

Arusha · Mount Hanang

Hanang at an easier pace, with a night camping high on the mountain and time around Babati and Katesh.

Highest point3,417 mPrice on request
Dirt road running across golden savanna after the rains
10days
Moderate
Mountain Trek

Mount Hanang Climb and Safari

Arusha · Mount Hanang · Lake Manyara · Tarangire

Tanzania's lonely fourth-highest peak: a quiet, non-technical climb far from the usual routes, followed by a safari.

Highest point3,417 mPrice on request