HANANG
Central Tanzania's Volcanic Spire (3,417m)
3,417m
Elevation
Hard
Difficulty
The Hanang Distinction
The Steep Push
A relentless vertical challenge. Unlike larger peaks, Hanang offers a raw, direct ascent from the valley floor to the clouds.
Ancestral Lands
The mountain is sacred to the Barbaig and Iraqw people. Your journey is woven with stories of highland tradition.
Rift Panorama
The summit provides a 360-degree theater: Lake Balangida's salt crust and the endless plains of the Great Rift.
Summit Logistics
Day 1: The Ascent to High Camp
Base to 2,800m | 7 Hours
Depart Katesh. The trail cuts through montane forest into the heather zone. We set camp beneath the spire for a night of profound stargazing.
Day 2: Peak & Descent
Summit (3,417m) | 10 Hours
A midnight scramble across rocky ridges. After catching sunrise at the summit, we descend the full 2,000m vertical drop back to the village.
Cultural Stewardship
Hanang is community-owned. Every trek directly supports the Iraqw guides and the local infrastructure of Katesh, ensuring the mountain's legacy remains in local hands.
Ready for the Spire?
Mount Hanang is not for the casual hiker. It is for those who seek the raw, vertical truth of the African Rift.