Mawenzi is the second-tallest volcanic cone of the Kilimanjaro massif in Tanzania, located east of Kilimanjaro's main summit. It rises to an elevation of and has a prominence of , making it the third-highest peak in Africa after Kilimanjaro's main summit and Mount Kenya. As such, it is counted as one of the Seven Third Summits, the third-highest peaks on each continent. Mawenzi is an extinct volcanic cone, unlike Kilimanjaro's main cone (Kibo), which is currently dormant but may become active again.
Climbing
Mawenzi was first climbed on 29 July 1912 by Germans Eduard Hans Oehler and Fritz Klute.
Unlike the traditional routes to Uhuru Peak on Kibo, which are open to the general public, climbing Mawenzi requires a special permit from the Tanzania National Parks Authority. These permits are issued exclusively to experienced climbers with appropriate equipment. Climbing on Mawenzi is limited to a maximum of two climbers at a time and is restricted to daytime hours.
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