Kilimanjaro at AK 11am or 7pm in September

[Monima]

Has anyone done Kilimanjaro at AK at both times and if so, what would you recommend?

 

[CinderellaDream]

Every safari ride is different and I've heard pros/cons for both. With that said, we saw more activity at our evening safari on this last trip than either of the daytime safaris we did during the same trip.

 

[sharonabe]

Has anyone done Kilimanjaro at AK at both times and if so, what would you recommend?

That's a toss up for sure. 11 am is HOT in September, so you'll be hot and the animals will be hot, so not moving much.

7 pm could be right after an afternoon thunderstorm, so who knows what/where the animals will be doing then. It can also be very muggy after one of those. Depending on whether you're going first of September or toward the end, sunset is still AFTER 7 pm, but closer to 7 towards the end of the month.

 

[maccagerl]

I've been on both and the animals were much more visible and active in the evening. I woukd try to go before 10am or late in the day.

 

[shm_helene]

I would vote for 7. 11 will be hot and we've had good luck in the pm with animals.

 

[JZCubed]

Has anyone done Kilimanjaro at AK at both times and if so, what would you recommend?

Coin flip.

 

[twoplustwins]

Have to go with 7:00. I think you'd have a better chance to see the animals since it *should* be cooler.

 

[Capang]

I would do both. FP the morning and walk on in the evening. In the evening some animals, like the lions, can get pretty active.

 

[Wish Upon A Starbucks]

I would do both. FP the morning and walk on in the evening. In the evening some animals, like the lions, can get pretty active.

I vote 100% for the 7pm time.