Welcome to Mount Hanang

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. This district is inhabited by the two major ethnic groups, namely the Barbaig and the Iraqw. 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

Mount Hanang

Remotely located on somewhat bumpy tracks 200km south-west of Arusha, Mt. Hanang’s extinct volcanic crater makes for a stunning feature above the otherwise undulating plains. The two-day climb takes trekkers through numerous tribal areas, including the land of the semi-nomadic Barabaig, recognizable by their goatskin garments. Exploring this loop is straightforward enough in a private 4×4 vehicle, and should take no longer than half a day allowing for stops and diversions.