Kilimanjaro Full Moon Climbs

Kilimanjaro Full Moon Climbs

Overview

Climb Kilimanjaro during full Moon – Summiting on or not long after a full moon is exceptionally delightful and lights up the landscape without using headlamps. However, it is also very bright for sleeping and stars are not as obvious.

Tour Itinerary

What is a full moon?

The full moon occurs when the earth is located directly between the sun and the moon, causing the moon to be completely illuminated (it looks completely round and bright). A Kilimanjaro full moon happens about every 29 days

Why is important to climb on full moon dates?

Its bright and clear night and you will not need your head lamp for light Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro with the full moon dates will enhance the whole experience, as the bright moonlight provide a spectacular view of Kilimanjaro and it’s surroundings.

The benefit of full moon dates

Your route to summit is lit by the full moon The majority of a trekking or climbing on Kilimanjaro takes place during daylight hours. It is only for the summit attempt you climb at night, starting out just before midnight. A summit attempt done during a full moon means that the entire route will be well lit and you will hardly need to run on your headlamp

Pre and post summit nights around camp

If you are aiming to summit during a full moon it means that your nights pre and post summit around camp will be lit by a near perfect full moon, giving you amazing moonlit scenes from camp Incredible universal energy The Full Moon is supposed to be a powerful time where the universal energy is highest and the best time to renew positive energy.
In some religions a full moon is invocative of the higher energies and creates a channel of contact between soul and spirit.

Why is the Kilimanjaro Full Moon Climb so popular?

You’ll be accompanied and guided in your night-time trek by the bright light of the full moon. It illuminates your six-hour journey up to Uhuru Peak, making the glaciers glitter and the rolling clouds below you glow. The moonlight also makes the earth beneath your feet glisten. Practical reason for climbing during a full moon is that its brightness (when paired with a clear sky) improves visibility throughout your Kilimanjaro trek, especially during your summit attempt. Climbing Kilimanjaro during a full moon offers you magnificent night views of Kibo from most of the overnight Suggestions If you want to avoid the crowds, plan your summit for a day before or after the full moon. That way you still get the moon, without the crowds of people

Why to choose Full Moon Dates for Mt. Kilimanjaro Climb?

On a full moon night, the bright moonlight will provide a spectacular view of Kilimanjaro and its surroundings. Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro on any full moon date will enhance the whole experience of being on top of Africa.

2024 Full moon dates
New moonFirst quarterFull moonLast quarter
04 January
11 January18 January25 January03 February
10 February16 February24 February03 March
10 March17 March25 March02 April
08 April15 April24 April01 May
08 May15 May23 May30 May
06 June14 June22 June29 June
06 July14 July21 July28 July
04 August12 August19 August26 August
03 September11 September18 September24 September
02 October10 October17 October24 October
01 November09 November16 November23 November
01 December08 December15 December23 December
31 December

Kindly note that we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided in any of the above Full Moon tables. Every effort has been made to achieve accuracy in these moon calendars. Please note that you use these dates strictly at own risk. We strongly advise to confirm the accuracy of the details at your own arrangement, before traveling.



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