Kilimanjaro full moon
The full moon on Kilimanjaro occurs about every 29 days, so you have 12 times in a year to witness the full moon. That's one opportunity every month to witness this beautiful celestial event from the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Best month to climb Kilimanjaro
The best time to climb Kilimanjaro are the months of January through early-March and June through October. The clear skies, great views, and the sunshine makes it the best comfortable hiking conditions. However, there is always the possibility of weather changing dramatically, regardless of the season.
Kilimanjaro routes
Machame route
Machame route is highly recommended for scenic value and has a medium to high success rate, especially if you choose the seven day or six days itinerary option. It is a good to choose harder Kilimanjaro route for acclimatization as it has a climb high. Trekkers climb from Shira Camp two to Lava Tower where they have lunch and then hike back down to Barranco Camp to sleep.
Lemosho route
On Lemosho route there is a seven or eight day itinerary to summit and offers lots of opportunities to properly acclimatize. It is among of highly Kilimanjaro route that has relatively high summit success rates. It is also recommended as the starting point is relatively remote and hence provides trekkers with a rather untouched and wild start to their Kilimanjaro adventure. The route also provides unparalleled and spectacular views of the dramatic gorges that characterize the western side of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Marangu route
Marangu route is among of the cheaper and the lower success rate route when climbing Kilimanjaro. It is also the shortest Kilimanjaro route with low success rates on the Marangu. The marangu route it takes six day itinerary. it give trekkers an opportunity to climb high or low speed as they wish but also the elevation is moderate and not as effective as other climb high or low speed it is opportunities that are present on other Kilimanjaro routes. Out of all the Kilimanjaro routes, the Marangu route is the only one with accommodation in huts for the whole duration of the climb.
Rongai route
Rongai route beginning on the side of Kilimanjaro National Park and is the only northern start point to Kilimanjaro. The Rongai offers a true wilderness experience on the early stages of the climb, and like the Lemosho route it is possible to see large wildlife like buffalo, antelope and elephant.
Northern circuit
The Northern circuit is the longest route on Mount Kilimanjaro and has one of the highest summit success rates as the route offers lots of climb high and most climbers climb at a low speed because of its hardest. The route departs from the same start point as Lemosho but then joins the Northern Circuit near Lava Tower, before traversing the north slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Umbwe route
Umbwe route has a short and steep beginning profile up to Barranco camp where trekkers join climbers from the Lemosho, Shira and Machame route. The Umbwe has poor acclimatization opportunities due to its rapid ascent and therefore success rates can be low on this Kilimanjaro route. Fully catered camping only.
Western breach route
Western Breach is the most technically difficult approach to Mount Kilimanjaro, but it’s the most rewarding. The approach to the Western Breach usually starts on the Umbwe Route and then continues north and up from Lava Tower.
Weather Kilimanjaro
The Mount Kilimanjaro weather is generally cool and temperate. As hikers climb from the base of the mountain to the peak, they will see a large amount of climate variety. Mount Kilimanjaro is home to 5 unique climate zones - all of which hikers pass through on their climb up to the summit, Uhuru Peak.
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