Stella Point — Attraction in Kilimanjaro

Dear friends, let me express my deepest gratitude and respect to all the personnel&management involved in organization of our tour dtd 01-09/10/2018 to Kilimanjaro/Tarangire. Please pass our personal appreciation to Anna - the most effective and dear organizer and tour-adviser, to most esteemed guides Albert, Othman, Philemon, Tuna and AbdulRahim for their cooperation, care, courtesy and patience. They've done everything to make memories and love to Tanzania most long lasting. Anatoly Prokopenko, while getting ready his backpack for the trek said, that he had foreseen all the necessary occasions. But he couldn't foresee, that all the necessary occasions will be provided for by the esteemed operator Altezza Travel.

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Arrival at Stella Point gave me a sense of relief and, despite being a man, made a small lump form in my throat!! My mate Matt, who came along to share this experience, didn't help by placing his hand on my shoulder and said "We've cracked it!" It had been a struggle, at least for me, battling immense tiredness shuffling along half a pace at a time! After a tipple of strong sweet ginger tea, I felt a little more human and we plodded enthusiastically...

Stella Point (5,756m / 18,885ft) is one of the key milestones on the Machame and Lemosho routes to Kilimanjaro’s summit, Uhuru Peak. Located on the crater rim, it marks the end of the steep, challenging ascent from Barafu Camp and offers the first breathtaking views into the crater. While not the official summit, reaching Stella Point is a huge achievement—many trekkers celebrate here before the easier 1-hour hike to Uhuru...