List of Ultras of Africa

Last updated • 1 min readFrom Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

This is a list of all the Ultra prominent peaks (with topographic prominence greater than 1,500 metres) in Africa. Also shown is Mount Catherine in Sinai, Egypt which is not geographically part of Africa. Not listed here are the 5 Ultras of the Canaries and Madeira which are off the African Coast but listed under Europe.

Contents

Atlas Mountains

Jbel Toubkal, Morocco Birds and toubkal.jpg
Jbel Toubkal, Morocco
NoPeakCountryElevation (m)Prominence (m)Col (m)
1 Toubkal Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco 4,1673,755412
2 M'Goun Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco 4,0711,9042167
3 Tidirhine (Rif)Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco 2,4561,901555
4 Lalla Khedidja Flag of Algeria.svg  Algeria 2,3081,720588
5 Jbel Bou Naceur Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco 3,3401,6421698
6 Djebel Chélia Flag of Algeria.svg  Algeria 2,3281,612716
7 Jbel Igdet Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco 3,6151,6092006

Mountain ranges of the Sahara

Mount Tahat, Algeria Le Mont Tahat.jpeg
Mount Tahat, Algeria
NoPeakCountryElevation (m)Prominence (m)Col (m)
1 Emi Koussi Flag of Chad.svg  Chad 3,4452,934511
2 Deriba Caldera Flag of Sudan.svg  Sudan 3,0422,512530
3 Mount Tahat Flag of Algeria.svg  Algeria 2,9082,328580
4 Toussidé Flag of Chad.svg  Chad 3,3151,5931722

Egypt

NoPeakCountryElevation (m)Prominence (m)Col (m)
(-) Mount Catherine Flag of Egypt.svg  Egypt 2,6292,404225
1 Shaiyb al-Banat Flag of Egypt.svg  Egypt 2,1871,787440

Cape Verde islands

Mount Fogo, Cape Verde Mount fogo.jpg
Mount Fogo, Cape Verde
NoPeakCountryElevation (m)Prominence (m)Col (m)
1 Mount Fogo Flag of Cape Verde.svg  Cape Verde (Fogo)2,8292,8290
2 Tope de Coroa Flag of Cape Verde.svg  Cape Verde (Santo Antão)1,9791,9790

West Africa

NoPeakCountryElevation (m)Prominence (m)Col (m)
1 Mount Bintumani Flag of Sierra Leone.svg  Sierra Leone 1,9451,665280

Cameroon Line

Mount Cameroon, Cameroon Mount Cameroon craters.jpg
Mount Cameroon, Cameroon
NoPeakCountryElevation (m)Prominence (m)Col (m)
1 Mount Cameroon Flag of Cameroon.svg  Cameroon 4,0703,931139
2 Pico Basilé Flag of Equatorial Guinea.svg  Equatorial Guinea (Bioko)3,0113,0110
3 Mount Oku Flag of Cameroon.svg  Cameroon 3,0112,491520
4 Pico de São Tomé Flag of Sao Tome and Principe.svg  São Tomé and Príncipe (São Tomé)2,0242,0240
5 Gran Caldera de Luba Flag of Equatorial Guinea.svg  Equatorial Guinea (Bioko)2,2611,539722

Ethiopian Highland

Ras Dashen, Ethiopia Dejen misura da cima W.jpg
Ras Dashen, Ethiopia
NoPeakCountryElevation (m)Prominence (m)Col (m)
1 Ras Dashen Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia 4,5333,980553
2 Tullu Dimtu Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia 4,4002,5271873
3 Ch'ok'e Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia 4,1002,2251875
4 Argun Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia 3,4182,2081210
5 Amba Farit Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia 4,2702,0612209
6 Guge Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia 3,5682,0131555
7 Ramlo Flag of Eritrea.svg  Eritrea 2,2481,920328
8 Mount Abuna Yosef Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia 4,2601,9092351
9 Mai Gudo Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia 3,3591,8591770
10 Tulu Welel Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia 3,3011,7421559
11 Mount Smith Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia 2,5601,690870
12 Aggio Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia 3,3581,6301728
13 Argun North Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia 3,4051,6101795
14 Moussa Ali Flag of Djibouti.svg  Djibouti  / Flag of Eritrea.svg  Eritrea  / Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia 2,0211,607414
15 Bada Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia 4,1951,6052590
16 Belaya Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia 2,7311,6011130
17 Karkoor Flag of Somalia.svg  Somalia 2,1201,598522
18DubbiFlag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia 3,9501,5502400
19 Guna Terara Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia 4,1201,5102610
20 Delo Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia 3,2401,5101730
21 Gara Muleta Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia 3,4051,5021903

Surrounding Western Rift Valley

Mount Stanley, Uganda/Congo Mount Stanley.jpg
Mount Stanley, Uganda/Congo
Mount Karisimbi, Rwanda Karisimbi2.jpg
Mount Karisimbi, Rwanda
NoPeakCountryElevation (m)Prominence (m)Col (m)
1 Mount Stanley Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg  Democratic Republic of the Congo  / Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda 5,1093,9511158
2 Mount Karisimbi Flag of Rwanda.svg  Rwanda  / Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg  Democratic Republic of the Congo 4,5073,3121195
3 Kinyeti Flag of South Sudan.svg  South Sudan 3,1872,1201067
4 Emogadong Flag of South Sudan.svg  South Sudan 2,6231,730893
5 Kabobo Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg  Democratic Republic of the Congo 2,7251,6041121
6 Mont Mohi Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg  Democratic Republic of the Congo 3,4801,5921888
7 Wuhevi Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg  Democratic Republic of the Congo 3,0951,5701525
8 Mount Muhabura Flag of Rwanda.svg  Rwanda  / Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda 4,1271,5302597

Surrounding East African Rift

Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania Mount Kilimanjaro Dec 2009 edit1.jpg
Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Mount Kenya, Kenya Pt Thomson Batian Nelion Mt Kenya.JPG
Mount Kenya, Kenya
Mount Meru (Tanzania), Tanzania Meru.jpg
Mount Meru (Tanzania), Tanzania
NoPeakCountryElevation (m)Prominence (m)Col (m)
1 Mount Kilimanjaro Flag of Tanzania.svg  Tanzania 5,8955,88510
2 Mount Kenya Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya 5,1993,8251374
3 Mount Meru Flag of Tanzania.svg  Tanzania 4,5653,1701395
4 Mount Elgon Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya/Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda 4,3212,4581863
5 Mulanje Massif Flag of Malawi.svg  Malawi 3,0022,319683
6 Kimhandu Flag of Tanzania.svg  Tanzania 2,6532,121532
7 Mount Satima Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya 4,0012,0811920
8 Mount Hanang Flag of Tanzania.svg  Tanzania 3,4202,0501370
9 Loolmalassin Flag of Tanzania.svg  Tanzania 3,6822,0401642
10 Gelai Peak Flag of Tanzania.svg  Tanzania 2,9481,9301018
11 Mount Moroto Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda 3,0831,8181265
12 Mount Kitumbeine Flag of Tanzania.svg  Tanzania 2,8581,7701088
13 Chepunyal Hills Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya 3,3341,7591575
14 Mount Namuli Flag of Mozambique.svg  Mozambique 2,4191,757662
15 Shengena Flag of Tanzania.svg  Tanzania 2,4641,750714
16 Sungwi Flag of Tanzania.svg  Tanzania 2,3001,730570
17 Mount Kadam Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda 3,0631,6901373
18 Mtorwi Flag of Tanzania.svg  Tanzania 2,9801,6881292
19 Cherang'any Hills Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya 3,5301,5722009
20 Mount Kulal Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya 2,2851,542743
21 Karenga Flag of Tanzania.svg  Tanzania 2,2791,529750
22 Mount Ng'iro Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya 2,8481,5011347

Southern African Plateau

Brandberg Mountain, Namibia Brandberg Mountain Panorama.jpg
Brandberg Mountain, Namibia
Du Toits Peak, South Africa Du Toitskloof Mountains.jpg
Du Toits Peak, South Africa
NoPeakCountryElevation (m)Prominence (m)Col (m)
1 Thabana Ntlenyana Flag of Lesotho.svg  Lesotho 3,4822,3901092
2 Brandberg Mountain Flag of Namibia.svg  Namibia 2,6061,802804
3 Du Toits Peak Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 1,9951,730265
4 Mount Tama Flag of Angola.svg  Angola 2,4891,610879
5 Seweweekspoortpiek Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 2,3251,543782
6 Mount Nyangani Flag of Zimbabwe.svg  Zimbabwe 2,5921,5151077
7 Mount Moco Flag of Angola.svg  Angola 2,6201,5101110

Madagascar and surrounding islands

Piton des Neiges, Reunion Piton des neiges.jpg
Piton des Neiges, Réunion
NoPeakCountryElevation (m)Prominence (m)Col (m)
1 Piton des Neiges Flag of France.svg  France (Réunion)3,0693,0690
2 Maromokotro Flag of Madagascar.svg  Madagascar 2,8762,8760
3 Mount Karthala Flag of the Comoros.svg  Comoros (Grande Comore)2,3612,3610
4 Pic Boby Flag of Madagascar.svg  Madagascar 2,6581,875783
5 Tsiafajavona Flag of Madagascar.svg  Madagascar 2,6431,663980
6 Ntingui Flag of the Comoros.svg  Comoros (Anjouan)1,5951,5950

Sources

Related Research Articles

Ultra British designation for intelligence from decrypted enemy communications

Ultra was the designation adopted by British military intelligence in June 1941 for wartime signals intelligence obtained by breaking high-level encrypted enemy radio and teleprinter communications at the Government Code and Cypher School (GC&CS) at Bletchley Park. Ultra eventually became the standard designation among the western Allies for all such intelligence. The name arose because the intelligence obtained was considered more important than that designated by the highest British security classification then used and so was regarded as being Ultra Secret. Several other cryptonyms had been used for such intelligence.

North African campaign Campaign of WWII fought in North Africa

The North African campaign of the Second World War took place in North Africa from 10 June 1940 to 13 May 1943. It included campaigns fought in the Libyan and Egyptian deserts and in Morocco and Algeria, as well as Tunisia.

Mount Elgon Volcano in Uganda and Kenya

Mount Elgon is an extinct shield volcano on the border of Uganda and Kenya, north of Kisumu and west of Kitale. The mountain's highest point, named "Wagagai", is located entirely within Uganda. Although there is no verifiable evidence of its earliest volcanic activity, geologists estimate that Mount Elgon is at least 24 million years old, making it the oldest extinct volcano in East Africa.

Mount Karisimbi

Mount Karisimbi is a stratovolcano in the Virunga Mountains on the border between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is currently dormant. At 4,507 metres (14,787 ft), Karisimbi is the highest of the eight major mountains of the mountain range, which is a part of Albertine Rift, the western branch of the East African Rift. Karisimbi is flanked by Mikeno to the north, Bisoke to the east and Nyiragongo to the west, on the other side of the Rift Valley. Karisimbi is the 11th highest mountain of Africa.

<i>Plus ultra</i> National motto of Spain

Plus ultra is a Latin phrase and the national motto of Spain. A reversal of the original phrase non plus ultra, said to have been inscribed as a warning on the Pillars of Hercules at the Strait of Gibraltar, it has metaphorical suggestions of taking risks and striving for excellence. Its original version, the personal motto of the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, also Duke of Burgundy and King of Spain, was Plus oultre in French. The motto was adopted some decades after the discovery of the New World by Columbus.

Ultramarathon Any footrace longer than the traditional marathon length of 42.195 kilometres

An ultramarathon, also called ultra distance or ultra running, is any footrace longer than the traditional marathon length of 42.195 kilometres. Various distances are raced competitively, from the shortest common ultramarathon of 50 kilometres (31 mi) to over 100 kilometres (62 mi). 50k and 100k are both World Athletics record distances, but some 100 miles (160 km) races are among the oldest and most prestigious events, especially in North America. Around 100 miles is typically the longest course distance raced in under 24 hours, but there are also longer multi-day races of 200 miles (320 km) or more, sometimes raced in stages with breaks for sleep. While some ultras are road races, many take place on trails, leading to a large overlap with the sports of trail running and mountain running.

Topographic prominence Characterizes the height of a mountain or hills summit by the vertical distance between it and the lowest contour line encircling it but containing no higher summit within it; it is a measure of the independence of a summit

In topography, prominence measures the height of a mountain or hill's summit relative to the lowest contour line encircling it but containing no higher summit within it. It is a measure of the independence of a summit. A peak's key col is a unique point on this contour line and the parent peak is some higher mountain, selected according to various criteria.

Ultras Type of sports fan

Ultras are a type of association football fans who are renowned for their fanatical support. The term originated in Italy but it is used worldwide to describe predominantly organised fans of association football teams. The behavioural tendency of ultras groups includes their use of flares, vocal support in large groups and the displaying of banners at football stadiums, all of which are designed to create an atmosphere which encourages their own team and intimidates the opposing players and their supporters. The frequent use of elaborate displays in stadiums is also common.

Mount Meru (Tanzania) Dormant stratovolcano in Arusha Region, Tanzania

Mount Meru is a dormant stratovolcano located 70 kilometres (43 mi) west of Mount Kilimanjaro in southeast Arusha Region, Tanzania. At a height of 4,562.13 metres (14,968 ft), it is visible from Mount Kilimanjaro on a clear day, and is the fifth-highest of the highest mountain peaks of Africa, dependent on definition.

Ultra Music Festival (UMF) is an annual outdoor electronic music festival that takes place during March in Miami, Florida, United States. The festival was founded in 1999 by Russell Faibisch and Alex Omes and is named after the Ultra Music label.

Djebel Chélia

Djebel Chélia is a mountain in Algeria. It is the highest point in the Aurès Mountains which straddle the border between Algeria and Tunisia, and it is the second highest peak in Algeria after Mount Tahat. Djebel Chélia is situated in the west of Khenchela, in Bouhmama county. Abiod Valley begins at the foot of Djebel Chélia.

Mount Bahaya, also known as Mount Bahaya, is the fourth-tallest mountain in Somalia, after the triple-peaked mountains Mount Shimbiris, Mount Surud Cad, and Mount Warraq. It is the only Ultra-prominent peak in the country with a summit of about 2,100 m (6,900 ft). It is located in the northern Bari region, 60 kilometres (37 mi) east of Bosaso, close to the Red Sea. The exact elevation is uncertain, being either 2,065 m (6,775 ft), 2,084 m (6,837 ft), or 2,120 m (6,960 ft). According to one 1974 map from the Defense Mapping Agency, it could even be 2,135 m (7,005 ft) in height.

Wydad AC Association football club

Wydad Athletic Club commonly known as Wydad, Wydad AC or simply as WAC, is a Moroccan sports club based in Casablanca. Wydad AC is best known for its professional football team that competes in Botola, the top tier of Moroccan football league system, they are one of three clubs to have never been relegated from the top flight.

Mount Tahat

Mount Tahat is the highest mountain peak in Algeria. It sits at an elevation of 2,908 metres. Other sources indicate an elevation of 3,003 metres (9,852 ft). Tahat is also the highest peak in the Hoggar Mountains. Its nearest city is Tamanrasset which is located 56 km to the south.

Tope de Coroa

Tope de Coroa is a mountain on the island of Santo Antão's, Cape Verde. At 1,979 m elevation, it is the highest point of the island. It is in the western part of the island, 25 km west of the island capital Porto Novo. The mountain is entirely of volcanic origin. The area is the source of several streams including Ribeira de Monte Trigo which flows westward to Monte Trigo.

Ultra-prominent peak Mountain summit with a topographic prominence of 1,500 metres (4,900 ft) or more

An ultra-prominent peak, or Ultra for short, is a mountain summit with a topographic prominence of 1,500 metres (4,900 ft) or more; it is also called a P1500. The prominence of a peak is the minimum height of climb to the summit on any route from a higher peak, or from sea level if there is no higher peak. There are approximately 1,524 such peaks on Earth. Some well-known peaks, such as the Matterhorn and Eiger, are not Ultras because they are connected to higher mountains by high cols and therefore do not achieve enough topographic prominence.

<i>Turraeanthus africanus</i> Species of plant

Turraeanthus africanus is a species of plant in the family Meliaceae, also known by the common names avodiré, apeya, engan, agbe, lusamba, wansenwa, African satinwood, and African white mahogany.

SS Scillin was a 1,591 GRT cargo steamship that was built in Scotland in 1903, passed through a succession of owners of various nationalities and had a succession of different names. She was built as H. M. Pellatt but was successively called Memling, Nicole Le Borgne, Giuliana Pagan, and Scillin Secondo before becoming Scillin in 1937.

Lalla Khedidja

Lalla Khedidja or, is a mountain in Algeria. At 2,308 metres (7,572 ft), it is the highest summit of the Djurdjura Range, a subrange of the Tell Atlas.