MOUNT HANANG NATURE FOREST RESERVES
“Acclimatization Site”
Mount Hanang Nature Forest Reserve has an area of 5,871ha at an altitude ranging from 1860 - 3418 meter above sea level. The forests are in an extinct volcanic mountain situated in Katesh town – Manyara Region. Mount Hanang is the fourth highest mountain in Tanzania after Kilimanjaro, Meru and Olmalasin with an elevation of 3,676 meter above sea level.
The reserve is a fascinating eco and cultural destination due to presence of a number of cultural, historical and heritage sites like Barabaig and Iraqw sacred areas, Soda lakes of Balang'dalalu and Gendabi. The mole-rat (Fukomys hanangensis) is endemic to this reserve. The area has an underground water of Lake Basotugang and attractive landscapes. Mount Hanang is a popular spot for acclimatization for climbers wanting to climb Mount Kilimanjaro.
Ecotourism Activities
Mount Hanang Nature Forest Reserve has multi eco and cultural touristic activities such as traditional dances, traditional accessorizing, visiting sacred sites, local brew testing, hiking and trailing, mountain climbing, game viewing, bird watching, forest walks and photographing. Sight viewing of the Great Rift Valley and caves as you ascend to mount Hanang peak.
Accessibility
Accessibility to the area is by road either from Dar es Salaam via Dodoma and Manyara (about 800 km) or from Singida town (about 159 km). Visitors arriving at Kilimanjaro International Airport can proceed to the reserve, about 270 km via Arusha City.
Other Tourist Attractions near Mount Hanang Nature Forest Reserve
Other tourist attractions found near Mount Hanang Nature Forest Reserve are Kondoa Rock Art Paintings, Essimingor Nature Forest Reserves, Tarangire National Park and Lake Manyara National Park.
Supporting Facilities
Accommodation can be secured at Katesh and Babati townships. Camping can be done at the foot of hills of the mountain or on the plateau.
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