Uhuru Peak, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
At 19 336 feet, the snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania is Africa’s highest peak and the world’s tallest free-standing mountain. The mighty Kilimanjaro is composed of three distinct volcanic cones: Kibo, Mawenzi and Shira. Out of all the cones, it is the iconic Uhuru Peak on Kibo’s crater rim that occupies the highest summit and makes Kilimanjaro a universal landmark and an adventurer’s dream.
At 5 895m, Uhuru Peak remains the highest point in all Africa and marks the spot of the jauntily angled summit sign where weary travelers are seen snapping their ‘victory’ photograph. While there are several poignant memorials decorating the final summit, there is a surprising lack of drama, with intense relief taking prominence over theatrics.
Epic Tanzania Culture & Adventure Route © Monika Newbound
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