Climb Kilimanjaro travel dates
The best time to climb however will be during January until mid-March and from mid-June to end October due to the weather conditions traditionally being more stable during that time.
Weather conditions on Kilimanjaro, like all other high altitude mountains, are unpredictable to say the least and can change rapidly, hence – go prepared!
Another consideration when planning your Kilimanjaro climb is to have your summit attempt fall during a full moon cycle.


Having your summit bid coincide with a full moon, while beautiful, of course does not mean that the mountain cannot be summited at new moon or any other time.
For your convenience we have listed the full moon dates for the near future and also the indicative itinerary starting dates based on a standard 6 day route up Kilimanjaro.
As mentioned above, note that your Kilimanjaro adventure is not restricted to the below dates and can start on any day of the week, depending on your preference and on availability.
Kilimanjaro travel dates
Full moon on 26/05/2021 – Travel to Moshi on the 22/05/2021 & start your hike on the 23/05/2021
Full moon on 24/06/2021 – Travel to Moshi on the 20/06/2021 & start your hike on the 21/06/2021
Full moon on 24/07/2021 – Travel to Moshi on the 20/07/2021 & start your hike on the 21/07/2021
Full moon on 22/08/2021 – Travel to Moshi on the 18/08/2021 & start your hike on the 19/08/2021
Full moon on 21/09/2021 – Travel to Moshi on the 17/09/2021 & start your hike on the 18/09/2021
Full moon on 20/10/2021 – Travel to Moshi on the 16/10/2021 & start your hike on the 17/10/2021
Full moon on 19/11/2021 – Travel to Moshi on the 15/11/2021 & start your hike on the 16/11/2021
Full moon on 19/12/2021 – Travel to Moshi on the 15/12/2021 & start your hike on the 16/12/2021
Full moon on 17/01/2022 – Travel to Moshi on the 13/01/2022 & start your hike on the 14/01/2022
Full moon on 16/02/2022 – Travel to Moshi on the 12/02/2022 & start your hike on the 13/02/2022
Full moon on 18/03/2022 – Travel to Moshi on the 14/03/2022 & start your hike on the 15/03/2022
Full moon on 16/04/2022 – Travel to Moshi on the 12/04/2022 & start your hike on the 13/04/2022
Full moon on 15/05/2022 – Travel to Moshi on the 11/05/2022 & start your hike on the 12/05/2022
Full moon on 14/06/2022 – Travel to Moshi on the 10/06/2022 & start your hike on the 11/06/2022
Full moon on 13/07/2022 – Travel to Moshi on the 09/07/2022 & start your hike on the 10/07/2022
For more information on our Kilimanjaro packages from South Africa please following this link.
The package prices will be quoted in US$ for clients not travelling from South Africa.
For more information on our Kilimanjaro tour packages from Tanzania please following the link.
For an overview of this route follow the link below;
Marangu route on Kilimanjaro
For an overview of this route follow the link below;
Machame route on Kilimanjaro
For an overview of this route follow the link below;
Lemosho route on Kilimanjaro
For an overview of this route follow the link below;
Rongai route on Kilimanjaro
For an overview of this route follow the link below;
Umbwe route on Kilimanjaro