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About Hanang Mountain
Hanang District is situated in Manyara region, about 242
km south west of Arusha. Mount Hanang, standing at
3418m, is the fourth highest mountain in Tanzania and a
dominant landmark in Hanang district. . The spectacular
views of small craters, Lake Bakangida, The
Mangati plains stretching at the south and the Rift
Valley escarpment at the North West.
Hanang People
This district is inhabited by the two major ethnic
groups, namely the Barbaig and the Iraqw. Visitors can
mix freely with the Barbaig, commonly known as the
Mang’ati living in the Mang’ati plains. If you are
interested in bird watching, 400 bird species will
welcome you on your walks in the area.
The Barbaig are ethnically classified as Nilotes where
as the Iraqw are referred to as southern Cushites.Both
of them have rich and interesting culture. The Barbaig
women are usually clad in goatskin skirts and cotton
blanket. Men are usually dressed in black cloth, and
they walk about carrying spears. The Iraqw people are
usually attire in colorful cotton blankets.
The main economic activities in Hanang district is
subsistence and commercial farming. This is
predominantly practiced by the Iraqw. The Barbaigs are
predominantly pastoralists. The Iraqw also keep
livestock though they are not highly dependent on them
as the Barbaigs.
The people of Hanang
offer:
• A special Barbaig cultural insight hike
• An exclusive Mount Hanang climb
• Cycling expeditions through remote areas
• A chance to participate in local brick and pottery
making and beer brewing
Guides: English speaking guides who know the area
will help you around. A Barbaig born guide will tell you
about Barbaig culture.
Hanang Climbing Route
The easiest way to arrange a climb up Mount Hanang is
through Bush Routes Adventures, which also offers an
excellent four-day trip combining an ascent with a visit
to a Barbaig community.
Katesh Route
The shortest and most popular ascent is the Katesh
route, from Katesh up the southwestern ridge: five to
six hours to the summit, camping at 3000m, and a
three-to four-hour descent the following day. You can go
up and down in one day if the physical challenge is more
important than enjoyment, but do start early. Allow time
to arrange transport from Babati to Katesh, and to pay
the forest fee, so count on a minimum of two or three
days in total.
Ngendabi Route
To vary the scenery, descending via the Ngendabi route
is recommended, or alternatively ascending along it and
descending to Katesh. The route starts 16km (3hr)
northwest from Katesh at Ngendabi village, Accommodation
in Ngendabi offered informally by teachers from the
primary school, but shouldn't be counted on.
Giting Route
The main alternative to the Katesh and Ngendabi routes
is the Giting route, from Giting village on the
northeast side of the mountain. You might need your own
4WD of the bad road, You'll also need to visit Katesh
first to pay the forest fee. Accommodation along this
route has been planned for years, to take advantage of
the beautiful view of Lake Balangida; enquire whether
this has finally happened in Babati.
Camping is possible on all routes, but you need
to be fully self-sufficient; take enough water as
there's none near the summit and no guarantee of any
further down. Don't underestimate the mountain: it gets
pretty cold at 3417m so come suitably equipped. |
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Ruaha park
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Luguru
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