The official places to reach the top of Kilimanjaro are three sites on the mountain. Gilman’s Point, Uhuru Peak, and Kilimanjaro’s Stella Point are the points.
Approximately 5,756 meters above sea level, the Stella point is situated at an elevation south of the Uhuru summit. This location also marks the end of the scree-filled slopes of the Kibo cone, which can be reached by the Barafu Huts trail.
Stella Point or Uhuru Peak which is the top of Kilimanjaro?
Naturally, everyone wants to climb Mount Kilimanjaro to its highest peak, but many choose to just reach the Stella point because of fatigue, altitude sickness, and weak bodies.
The climb from the Stella point to Uhuru point is 230 meters long and somewhat easier than the hike from the Barafu hut to the Stella point, which is the steal point.
The Ascent to Stella Point is the last stage of the Summit
The descending from the Uhuru peak to the Stella point is a bit demanding since you are already exhausted and the slope is a bit steep and if not careful, the legs may fail to move the weight of the body and you are prone to falling.
The ascending is abit easy since you will b coming from the Barafu huts camp.
Sunrise at Stella Point
You will set off from the Barafu huts camp at around midnight such that you get to the Stella point at dawn.
With this, you will be able to see the sun rising from the Stella Point. Leave before the rays become too hot.
The views you get while the sun is rising will give you the best feeling.
Vegetation and Climatic Zone
This region is included in Kilimanjaro Mountain’s Arctic vegetation zone. approximately 5,000 meters above sea level. We locate the arctic zone, which is distinguished by the frozen lunar surface.
There are rocks and ice all over this pace. During the day, there are scorching sun rays and extremely freezing nights.
There is no life in this area, and the little plants that do try to develop are unable to do so.
Which Routes take you to Stella Point?
The Machame Route, Lemosho Route, Umbwe Route, and Shira Route all lead to Stella Point. Through Stella Point, Barafu Camp, and Millennium Camp, one descends from the top before arriving at Mweka Gate.
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