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No matter what the circumstance, Kilimanjaro At Night<\/strong><\/a> will always be a challenge! It takes days of climbing to reach the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro. The final Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>begins at midnight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As per the days are pretty friendly by comparison, Kilimanjaro Summit Night<\/strong> is very strenuous. It begins in the middle of the night, followed by a 4,000 foot climb in cold, dark and windy conditions. Then after a celebration at the top, climbers must descent about 9,000 feet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve acclimatized well, the altitude may not inhibit you that much. But the sheer amount of energy required to tackle the peak may leave you exhausted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHAT IS KILIMANJARO SUMMIT AT NIGHT?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Kilimanjaro At Night<\/strong> is the part of the climb where you will set out for Uhuru Peak<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong> It\u2019s called Kilimanjaro Summit Night<\/strong> by some and summit day by others. Both are actually valid as the climb starts during the night and ends in the daytime. During this time, you\u2019ll Kilimanjaro Trek<\/strong><\/a> up to the summit and then hike about half way back down the mountain. On summit day, you will be stumbling through the darkest part of the night.  However, with the help of your guides, you can get through the infamous summit night to see the fulfilling morning\u2019s first light breaking over the horizon at Uhuru Peak. Summit day is the hardest day of hiking that will test you in every way! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHY CLIMB KILIMANJARO AT NIGHT?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Kilimanjaro Summit<\/strong><\/a> at night actually has many advantages because of which all the summit attempts start at night. The reasons behind the early start are \u2013 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

IT\u2019S HARD TO SLEEP AT ALTITUDE<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The higher the altitude, the harder it is to sleep at night. That\u2019s because the reduced oxygen can make people\u2019s breathing laboured. That\u2019s why after an early sleep, climbers have to start Kilimanjaro Climbing<\/strong> through the night so that it doesn\u2019t affect their breathing because it is better to climb their way to the top than try to sleep and not get an ounce of rest due to the altitude. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

By leaving at midnight, you will have the time to go slowly. If you try to go up Climbing Kilimanjaro<\/strong> quickly, you will feel the sudden effects of altitude sickness, and may not be able to reach the Mount Kilimanjaro Summit<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

IT\u2019S A LONG WAY UP <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One of the key reasons for a night-time start is that it\u2019s a long way up to go. Regardless of the base camp for your Kilimanjaro Hike<\/strong><\/a> attempt, you have a long climb ahead of you. It is then followed by a long descent to that night\u2019s rest camp for the climbers. Climbers have to descend to a lower camp so this means plenty of downhill hiking. So, getting an early head start during the night is a good idea to complete the summit attempt on time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You have to leave high camp for the Kilimanjaro Summit<\/strong><\/a> around midnight and then hike through the darkness to reach the summit by sunrise. For the first few hours of your hike, it will be dark and cold and you\u2019ll have to hike \u2018slow and steady\u2019, trying to avoid taking too many breaks along the way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

YOU CAN ENJOY THE SUNRISE AT STELLA POINT<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

On Kilimanjaro Summit Night<\/strong>, all the excitement will be mingled with a sense of nervousness. Kilimanjaro Climb<\/strong><\/a> during the night is a very different experience compared to the previous days of Hiking Mount Kilimanjaro. You no longer have stunning views to entertain you along the way but just the white light from your head torch pointing down at the ground ahead of you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But it’s the promise of seeing the most beautiful sunrise of your life ever that will compel you to move forward. The sunrise at Stella Point is one that has been boasted of by many so imagine getting to see as the sun rises above the horizon around you and paints your surroundings a beautiful orange colour. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHAT HAPPENS ON SUMMIT NIGHT?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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It is very common to attempt Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing<\/strong><\/a> during the night. That is because you can reach the top in time for the sunrise. Every night on climb your guide team will explain you what to expect on the next day, and your Kilimanjaro Summit Night<\/strong> is no exception. You will wake up at approximately 11pm to have a light snack. After putting on every piece of clothing you have with you, you will start the ascent. With nothing but your head torch to light the way, you\u2019ll start to walk slowly. Due to the high altitude, oxygen is limited and it\u2019s important to stay at a slow and steady pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\nKilimanjaro Summit Hike<\/strong> takes around 6-8 hours to complete. Once you get\nto the top, you will get to witness the stunning glaciers and the vast\ncrater. You won\u2019t spend too long at the top because of the extreme\naltitude. Once everyone is done taking pictures and doing a happy dance, you\u2019ll\nstart the descent. The descent is actually over far more quickly than the\nascent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\nfeeling of successfully summiting Africa\u2019s highest peak is incomparable. With Jerry Tanzania Tours<\/a>, you will be able to achieve your Kilimanjaro\ndream despite any challenges or concerns that Kilimanjaro At Night<\/strong><\/a> will bring to you. We hope you use this blog as\na canvas for any questions you may have about the summiting Mount\nKilimanjaro.   We\u2019ll be waiting for your valuable feedback so\nget in touch with us now! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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