Karl Egloff achieved fastest ascent and descent of Kilimanjaro. Ludwig Purtscheller and Lauwo were first people to summit Mount Kilimanjaro in October 1889. However, many young climbers have set records.
Coaltan Tanner scaled the summit of Kilimanjaro at age of 6 years, 1 month, and 4 days. Ognjen ivkovi is official youngest Kilimanjaro’s climber. Anwaar Njiku became youngest person ever to summit Mount Kilimanjaro. Now, Roxy Getter is youngest female to summit Mount Kilimanjaro, and Zain Akrim is youngest British person to climb Kilimanjaro.
What Are Your Chances of Reaching the Summit of Kilimanjaro?
We've calculated your personalized summit success score, recommended route, and training plan. Enter your details below and we'll send it straight to your inbox.
Enter your details and we'll email your personalized summit success score, recommended route, and training plan.
🔒 No spam. Your details are kept private and never shared.
Check your inbox!
Find your personalized assessment plan.
What is the fastest record for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro?
The fastest record for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is 6 hours 42 minutes. The Swiss-Ecuadorian climbing instructor, Karl Egloff, set this record in 2014. The previous record for ascent and descent was held by Kilian Jornet, a Spanish trail runner, who had a record of 7 hours 15 minutes, set in 2010.
Who is the youngest person to climb Mount Kilimanjaro?
The youngest person to climb Mount Kilimanjaro is Ognjen Živković, who was 5 years old when he got to the summit in August 2023. Ognjen Živković climbed via the Machame route. Ognjen made the climb with guides, assistant guides, porters, and his father, Zoran Zivkovic, who has over 20 years of mountaineering experience.
Got questions about this post?
Get free tips from John to help jumpstart your Kilimanjaro journey! Whether securing a travel visa or finding your ideal tourist destination to navigating through a list full of travel insurance policies, John will help you figure out the local tourism industry.
Chat with John
