Where to see the best sunrises and sunsets on Kilimanjaro
Shira 2 and Karanga Camps are the best places for sunrise and sunset on Kilimanjaro. Though on summit day, everyone is rewarded with a sunrise!
When you’re climbing Mt Kilimanjaro — a mighty volcano that rises up out of the plains — you naturally look forward to seeing some spectacular sunrises and sunsets throughout your trek. Two of Kilimanjaro’s dozen or so camps offer the most spectacular views of sunrise and sunset. These are Shira 2 Camp on the mountain’s western slope, and Karanga Camp on its southern slope. We discuss which routes take you via these camps so that you can factor this into your choice of Kilimanjaro route.
The good news is that summit night on Kilimanjaro rewards all trekkers with a glorious sunrise! This is because you start your summit climb at midnight, and by the time the sun rises, you’re very near the top of the mountain!
So here’s what you need to know about the best sunrises and sunsets on Kilimanjaro…
- Shira 2 Camp
- Karanga Camp
- The best Kilimanjaro routes for multiple sunrises and sunsets
- Sunrise on your summit hike
Take a look at the above points in greater detail in our most recent blog post: