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Yes indeed! Kilimanjaro Full Moon Climb are known to be special and unique. They offer stunning views of magnificent glaciers lighting up under the bright full moon. The surrounding stunning landscape the light creates is a beautiful sight for climbers on their journey up Mount Kilimanjaro.
Besides that, only a few enthusiastic hikers know that the final day of ascent for Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing requires you to trek through the night. Though you can carry your torch heads, natural light from a full moon gives in an added advantage.
Here we will discuss some more benefits of the Full Moon Kilimanjaro Climb and try to understand if there are any downsides to it. Let’s begin!
As we already know, the final push of the summit attempt is done at midnight so that hikers reach the peak of Kilimanjaro at sunrise to soak in the extraordinary views.
For this, the only thing essential for you apart from headlight and torches is assistance from natural moonlight. And what is better than the light emitted from a full moon to enhance your Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing experience? Let’s look at the list of benefits below:
When Climbing Kilimanjaro, you will be accompanied and guided by the full moon’s bright light during the nighttime trek.
Also, the full moon’s brightness and clear skies enhance visibility, especially during the summit attempt. Additionally, you will witness magnificent night views of Kibo from most of the overnight camps.
Kilimanjaro is known for its ice glaciers. These glaciers are more than 100 m deep and extend 2 km from the mountaintop.
The full moon’s bright light illuminates the six-hour journey up to Uhuru Peak, making the glaciers glitter, the clouds below glow, and the grounds glisten. These scenes also offer excellent photographic opportunities.
The moonlight paints the glaciers, valleys, and clouds in a silvery hue, making every step of the trek a memory to cherish. The Full Moon on Mt Kilimanjaro offers climbers a once-in-a-lifetime view, with the vast African landscapes bathed in moonlight.
Book your moonlit journey with us, and let the lunar glow guide your steps to the summit!
Without a doubt, Full Moon Kilimanjaro Climbs provide a completely different perspective than ordinary climbs. But like every good thing, Mount Kilimanjaro Full Moon Climbing has disadvantages.
Tribe’s Safaris Tips: If you are passionate about star gazing, it is best for you to Climb Kilimanjaro under a new moon. This is when all of Kilimanjaro is enveloped in a stunning display of stars.
To fully benefit from the moonlight during the ascent, consider the following points:
For example, if you are trekking a 7-Days Marangu Route, you should depart five days before the full moon, and if you are travelling a 6-day route, you should leave four days before the climb.
Want to find out other packing essentials for a Kilimanjaro Climb? Refer to our Kilimanjaro Gear List!
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Mar 29, 2024
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