Africa / East African mountains
Kilimanjaro
Tanzania · 5,895 m
Geographic record · climbing details incomplete
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Mountain facts
- Elevation
- 5895 metres above sea level
- Country / territory
- Tanzania
- Mountain range
- East African mountains
- Summit coordinates
- -3.0674, 37.3556 · View summit on OpenStreetMap
A volcanic massif whose highest point is Uhuru Peak on Kibo. The massif includes Mawenzi and Shira.
Climbing routes
Route descriptions and technical grades have not yet been researched for this record. The source links below are starting points for further research.
First documented ascent
6 October 1889
Hans Meyer and Ludwig Purtscheller are credited in the published historical record. Local expedition support included Mwini Amani.
The documented ascent reached Kibo’s highest summit. Accounts of local participation differ; the linked historical review offers further context.
Earlier local or Indigenous ascents may not be represented in the cited record.
Planning and access
Consult Tanzania National Parks for current access rules and route information. Route-by-route descriptions, accommodation and operator requirements have not yet been compiled here.
Terrain and hazards
High altitude and changing weather. This profile does not establish readiness or provide a medical acclimatization plan.
Sources and coverage
Imported geographic data from Wikidata (CC0); not independently field-verified. Data snapshot: 30 September 2026. Elevations and boundaries can differ between sources.