No. The Kilimanjaro National Park Authority charges climbers park admission fees. In addition, you must be accompanied by a certified mountain guide. He or she is usually an employee of an outfitting firm that offers cooks, porters, and other equipment that you will need to rent for your climb. Foreigners pay an average of $1,500 for climbs, while Tanzanians pay less. Read about how much it costs to climb Mount Kilimanjaro here.
