What does the signpost at Uhuru Peak say?
Uhuru Peak, standing proudly at 19,340 feet, is a symbol of freedom and the starting point for adventures on Mount Kilimanjaro, drawing trekkers from around the world. Below are the words written on the simple, dark signpost erected on the summit of Kilimanjaro, on the Kibo Crater rim, Uhuru Peak.
- MOUNT KILIMANJARO
- CONGRATULATIONS
- YOU ARE NOW AT
- UHURU PEAK, TANZANIA 5895M/19341FT AMSL
- AFRICA’S HIGHEST POINT
- WORLD’S HIGHEST FREE-STANDING MOUNTAIN
- ONE OF THE WORLD’S LARGEST VOLCANOES
- WORLD HERITAGE AND WONDER OF AFRICA
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What is the temperature at Uhuru Peak like?
With strong winds and chilly weather at the summit, the temperature at Uhuru Peak is constantly below freezing point, ranging between -4°C (25°F) at midday to-27°C (-17°F) in the early morning and at night. See also: What to wear for the summit push to Uhuru Point.
Since climbers do not take a lot of time at the summit, they are very likely to experience these cold temperatures because even with the sunrise, it is not enough to heat the surroundings in such a short time. Read more about the weather and temperature at Uhuru Peak
What is the meaning of the name Uhuru?
Before Tanganyika, now Tanzania, gained independence, Uhuru Peak used to be called Kaiser Wilhelm Peak, a name chosen by Hans Meyer when he reached the summit in 1889. It was later renamed to Uhuru Peak to signify independence from the colonisers. Uhuru is a Swahili name that means freedom. That is why, in 1964, to commemorate the birth of the United Republic of Tanzania, this name was a perfect fit for this peak on the highest mountain in Africa. How to acclimatise and avoid altitude sickness at the summit.
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