Mount Hanang
An extinct volcano of about three thousand four hundred metres rising alone from the plain, climbed in a day.
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Hanang stands alone above the plain south of Babati, an extinct volcano reaching about three thousand four hundred metres, which makes it one of the higher peaks in the country and one that can be climbed in a single long day without technical equipment. The route from Katesh climbs through farmland and then heath to a crater rim with a view over the Rift, Lake Balangida and the plains. Barabaig herders live around the mountain and their land is crossed on the way up.
What you actually see
- The summit crater - the rim at about three thousand four hundred metres.
- The single-day climb - a non-technical ascent and descent within one long day.
- The Barabaig country - herding land crossed on the lower slopes.
- Lake Balangida - the soda lake below the mountain's western side.
When to go
June to October is the dry season and the climbing window. Starts are before dawn to reach the top before cloud. The rains make the upper slopes slippery and dangerous.
Honest expectations
The climb is long and steep, around twelve hours up and down, and altitude affects some people. Guides are compulsory and arranged informally in Katesh. There is no infrastructure on the mountain at all.
Nearby
Babati is north, and Dodoma is southeast.
What to pack for Mount Hanang
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Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.