Katesh

Tanzania

Katesh is a town in the Central region of Tanzania. It is on the road from Arusha to Singida.

  • Mount Hanang. is one of the highest mountains in the country at just under 12,000 feet. A guide is recommended.
  • Thomas Safari, +255 784 50 33 00. is okay and charges around TSh 15,000 per person, which includes usage fees.

Mount Hanang. is one of the highest mountains in the country at just under 12,000 feet. A guide is recommended.

Thomas Safari, +255 784 50 33 00. is okay and charges around TSh 15,000 per person, which includes usage fees.

NMB is the only bank in town and has a cash machine. However, it does not offer access bank networks (Visa, MasterCard, etc.) - Arusha and Singida are the closest towns with this service.

Bus to Arusha is 6-10 hours, TSh 11,000. Direct bus leaves at 6AM; others originate in Singida. Bus to Singida is 2 hours, TSh 7,000, originates in Arusha. Through buses will probably not have seats (you will have to stand).