Records on Kilimanjaro

Fastest ascent of Kilimanjaro

In 2001 Bruno Brunod of Italy managed to reach Uhuru Peak from Marangu Gate in 5 hrs 38 min and 40 secs. This is the fastest verified ascent of Kilimanjaro.

Fastest ascent and descent of Kilimanjaro

This belongs to Simon Mtuy (Tanzania). On December 26, 2004, Simon made the ascent and descent time of 8 hours 27 minutes. It took him 6 hrs to reach the summit via Umbwe Route, and after seven minutes to recover, 2 hrs 20 minutes for the descent to Mweka Gate.

Fastest ascent of Kilimanjaro (female)

Rebecca Rees-Evans (UK), is part of the Team Kilimanjaro organisation which arranges many record attempts. She managed a time of 13 hours 16 minutes and 37 seconds to Uhuru Peak via the Marangu Route.

Youngest person to climb Kilimanjaro

On 21 January 2008 7 year old Keats Boyd from Los Angeles made it to Uhuru Peak. However he broke the rules as you need to be at least 12 to climb the mountain for safety reasons.

Oldest person to climb Kilimanjaro

Frenchman Valt?e Daniel was 87 when he made it to the top.