Uhuru Peak

Uhuru Peak rises 5,895 meters above sea level as the highest point of Mount Kilimanjaro, featuring glaciers and volcanic rock formations at its crater rim.

Hans Meyer and Ludwig Purtscheller completed the first recorded climb to Uhuru Peak in October 1889, establishing the initial route to the summit.

The peak received its name from the Swahili word for freedom in 1961 when Tanzania gained independence from British colonial administration.

Climbers need eight days minimum to reach the peak through seven different routes, with Marangu and Machame paths offering the most frequent departures.

The summit contains a wooden box housing a visitor book where mountaineers record their experiences after completing the 5,895-meter ascent.

Elevation above the sea: 5,895 m

Part of: Mount Kibo

GPS coordinates: -3.07613,37.35350

Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:09