Travel photographs

Dawn over Mawenzi (5149m) during the summit ascent of Kibo.

First view of Stella Point after five hours of ascent from Barafu.

Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa (5895m), from Stella Point.

Looking over the inner cone of Kibo crater from Stella Pt, towards the Northern Icefield.

The Furtwangler Glacier seen across the crater from Stella Point.

Mawenzi from Stella Point.

Me at Uhuru Peak, Kilimanjaro, the summit of Africa.

The sign at the summit of Kilimanjaro reads: 'Africa's Highest Point, World's Highest Free-standing Mountain.

The Furtwangler Glacier, seen on the floor of the crater from Uhuru Peak.

Standing on the crater rim at Uhuru Peak, with Mawenzi directly in front and the summit crater of Kibo to the left.

Mt Meru from Uhuru Peak.

Mawenzi seen on the descent to Stella Pt from Uhuru Peak, with the Rebmann Glacier in front.

The Southern Icefield, on the descent from Uhuru Peak.

The summit crater of Kibo, looking towards Stella Point from the crater rim to Uhuru Peak.

A few hours later, after descending 2800m to Mweka Campsite, Mark D decides it is time for a celebration.