Mawenzi peak to be opened to mountaineers

Tourism promotion officer Herman Mtei shows the steep route used by tourists to climb to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro’s Mawenzi peak. Right: The rugged peak seen from the air. PHOTOs | FILBERT RWEYEMAMU and agencies

What you need to know:

The peak was closed because its steep terrain and fragile rocks require special equipment imported from abroad