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When was Kilimanjaro first climbed?
Quick Answer
Kilimanjaro was first successfully climbed on 6 October 1889 by Hans Meyer and Ludwig Purtscheller.
The Full Story
The first recorded ascent of Mount Kilimanjaro took place on 6 October 1889. German geographer Hans Meyer and Austrian climber Ludwig Purtscheller reached the summit of Kibo, the mountain’s highest volcanic cone. Kilimanjaro rises to 5,895 meters and is Africa’s tallest mountain. Meyer had already made earlier attempts, so the 1889 success was the result of persistence and better preparation.
Key Facts
1.Date: 6 October 1889
2.Elevation: 5,895 m
3.First climbers: Hans Meyer and Ludwig Purtscheller
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"The first climb to the top of Africa."
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