Mawenzi, Dormant volcano in Kilimanjaro region, Tanzania.
Mawenzi stratovolcano rises to 5,351 meters with steep cliffs, deep gorges, and two prominent summits connected by a mountain saddle at 4,420 meters.
The volcanic formations of Mawenzi date back over one million years, marking the last recorded eruption activity in this section of Kilimanjaro mountain range.
The Chagga people of Tanzania maintain traditions connected to Mawenzi, referring to this peak as Kimawenze in their ancestral language and stories.
Access to Mawenzi requires technical climbing skills, proper equipment, and experienced guides due to its irregular terrain and extreme weather patterns.
The summit features exposed rock formations created by glacial erosion, hosting specialized plant species adapted to survive at high altitudes.
GPS coordinates: -3.09335,37.45636
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:41
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