Uhuru Peak, Summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.
Uhuru Peak reaches an elevation of 5,895 meters, making it the highest point in Africa and featuring snow-covered terrain throughout the year.
Hans Meyer and Ludwig Purtscheller completed the first documented ascent of Uhuru Peak on October 6, 1889, establishing a path for future climbers.
The name Uhuru was given to the peak in 1961 when Tanzania gained independence, as the word means freedom in Swahili language.
Climbers typically spend between five and eight days completing their ascent through various climate zones, with temperatures ranging from 27°C at base to -30°C at summit.
The summit contains fumaroles that release gases within the crater, indicating the dormant volcanic status of Mount Kilimanjaro's Kibo cone.
Elevation above the sea: 5,895 m
GPS coordinates: -3.06700,37.35628
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:04
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