Kilimanjaro · Uhuru Peak in 3D

The crater rim · 5,895 m

Kilimanjaro National Park, Tanzania

Uhuru Peak, 5,895 m on the rim of Kibo's crater, is the highest point in Africa. Hans Meyer and Ludwig Purtscheller first reached it on 6 October 1889, guided by Yohani Lauwo. A last block of ice, the Furtwängler Glacier, sits on the crater floor; more than 80 percent of the mountain's ice has gone since 1912.

Where: Kilimanjaro National Park, Tanzania
Height: 5,895 m, the highest point in Africa
First reached: 6 October 1889
Ice: More than 80% gone since 1912
UNESCO World Heritage: 1987

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Uhuru Peak · 5,895 m
Known0:19

The highest point in Africa, on the rim of Kibo's crater. First reached on 6 October 1889 by Hans Meyer and Ludwig Purtscheller, guided by Yohani Lauwo.
The Furtwängler Glacier
Known0:16

A last block of ice on the crater floor, named after Walter Furtwängler, who climbed here in 1912. More than 80 percent of the mountain's ice has gone since 1912.
When the ice will go
Theorised0:14

Researchers measuring the remaining glaciers expect them to disappear within a few decades. Drier air and less snowfall, more than warmer temperatures, seem to drive the loss.

How to visit Kilimanjaro · Uhuru Peak

Kilimanjaro is climbed on several routes over five to nine days, with a licensed guide and porters, which the park requires. No technical climbing is needed, but altitude sickness is a real risk.

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Kilimanjaro · Uhuru Peak: questions and answers

How high is Kilimanjaro?

Uhuru Peak is 5,895 m, the highest point in Africa.

How long does it take to climb Kilimanjaro?

Five to nine days depending on the route, with a licensed guide and porters. Altitude, not technical climbing, is the main risk.

Can I walk around Kilimanjaro · Uhuru Peak in 3D?

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Can I walk Kilimanjaro · Uhuru Peak in VR?

Yes, on a Meta Quest or another WebXR headset: open this page in the headset's browser, start the 3D walk, then choose View in VR. The left stick walks, the right stick turns and the trigger opens the fact cards.