Mount Hanang, Tanzania’s fourth highest peak, offers a scenic trek through forests, heathlands, and moorlands. Over three days, you will ascend gradually, enjoy a sunrise summit, and explore nearby attractions like Lake Balangida. This itinerary is ideal for those wanting a more relaxed pace and time to fully experience the highlands. Hiking Level: Moderate to Challenging
Pick-up: Early morning from Arusha or Moshi hotels. Drive: 4–5 hours to Katesh (shorter if starting from nearby towns). Lunch: Hot meal before hiking. Hike: Trail through forest → bush → grasslands Vegetation: Protea and Erica trees, heath, and moorland Camp at 3,100 m / 10,170 ft Distance & Time: 8.5 km / 5.3 miles, 5–6 hours Altitude Gain: 1,300 m / 4,265 ft Meals: Lunch and dinner
Activities : Hiking
Wake-up: 3:30 AM for summit trek (headtorch and warm clothes required). Hike to Summit: 2–3 hours to enjoy sunrise and panoramic views. Descent: Back to base camp for breakfast. Rest & Explore: Afternoon at camp, optional short hikes around the area. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Activities : Hiking
Descent: Hike down to the trailhead/gate (3–4 hours). Lunch: Hot meal at the gate. Drive: 30–60 minutes to Lake Balangida, a soda lake known for its spectacular scenery and productive ecosystem. Optional: Stay at the lake and visit local villages before returning to Arusha/Moshi. Distance: 3 km / 1.9 miles Altitude Gain: 320 m / 1,050 ft Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Activities : Hiking
* 20% Advance Percentage of total booking amount
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
SOV Africa Tours and Travel is a proudly Tanzanian-owned and locally operated tour company offering authentic safari experiences that connect travellers with the breathtaking landscapes, abundant wildlife, and rich cultural heritage of Tanzania. Ever Know more..
3 Days Gulmarg & Pahalgam Luxury Tour Package
Srinagar - Pahalgam - Gulmarg - Sonamarg
3 Days / 2 Nights
16 Days Arusha & Manyara Tour Package - Luxury
Nairobi - Nakuru - Masai Mara - Ngorongoro - Manyara - Samburu - Arusha
16 Days / 15 Nights
13 Days Luxury Arusha & Manyara Tour Package
Zanzibar - Arusha - Ngorongoro - Manyara
13 Days / 12 Nights
8 Days Arusha & Manyara Budget Tour Package
Nairobi - Masai Mara - Arusha - Ngorongoro - Manyara
8 Days / 7 Nights