How Long Does it Take to Climb Mount Kilimanjaro?
Don’t miss the experience of a lifetime, summiting Mount Kilimanjaro during a full moon, seeing the glaciers glittering in the moonlight… simply stunning! Many climbers choose the full moon to coincide with their Kilimanjaro climb as when there are clear skies the bright full moon gives them enhanced visibility. It is a very popular time to climb and gets booked up early, see below for full moon dates.
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.
The majority of a Kilimanjaro climb takes place during the day and it is only the summit attempt that starts before midnight in order to reach the summit at sunrise. A summit attempt done during a full moon could make the evening climb easier, since 8 might not need to switch on your head lamp in the bright moonlight.
Planning a trek up Mt. Kilimanjaro to coincide with the full moon dates detailed below, could further enhance the whole experience, as the bright moonlight would provide spectacular views of Kibo from most of the overnight camps.
Kindly note that we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided in any of the above Kilimanjaro Full Moon dates tables. Although every effort is made to achieve accuracy in these moon calendars, users may use these dates strictly at own risk and are therefore strongly advised to confirm the accuracy of the details at own arrangement, before traveling.
Kilimanjaro Full Moon Dates 2024, 2025
Sure, here are the full moon dates for Kilimanjaro in 2024 and 2025:
- January 12
- February 10
- March 11
- April 10
- May 9
- June 7
- July 6
- August 5
- September 4
- October 3
- November 2
- December 2
- January 1
- January 31
- March 2
- March 31
- April 29
- May 29
- June 27
- July 26
- August 24
- September 22
- October 22
- November 20
- December 20
These dates can be useful for planning your Kilimanjaro climb, as some climbers prefer to summit during a full moon for better visibility during the night ascent. However, keep in mind that full moon dates can vary slightly depending on your location and time zone.