Kilimanjaro Cost & Prices
Mount Kilimanjaro is expensive to climb due to the high fees that the government of Tanzania charges to enter the park. Mount Kilimanjaro is located inside the Kilimanjaro national park, to get to the Mountain you have to pay for the park’s entry fees. Other than the park fees there are other fees and taxes that will be included in your trip cost. Contact us to find out how much it costs to climb Mount Kilimanjaro and get a free quote.
Yes, the Kilimanjaro climbing cost is inclusive of all the park entry fees as required by the Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA). The Kilimanjaro prices also include conservation fees for Kilimanjaro national park Authority (KINAPA). Below is the Kilimanjaro entry fees breakdown: Conservation fees at Kilimanjaro National Park cost US$70 per person per day and US$50 per person per night for camping. Crew entry fees and Tanzanian Forest Services Agency (TFS) fees (applicable for Rongai, Shira and Lemosho routes) are also included in Mount Kilimanjaro climbing package.
More about park fees for Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Kilimanjaro climbing is not cheap. Many factors determine the cost of your Kilimanjaro climb. Factors like how many days you will spend on the mountain, which route you choose and other extra luxuries like choosing extra options like private toilets, extra porters and upgrading your hotel, before and after you climb will increase the price for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. Contact us here to get a free quote.
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.
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro costs $90 to $120 per person per day in the park. This is included in the cost of your Kilimanjaro Climb itinerary. For the protection of the ecology, the Kilimanjaro Park authorities levy conservation and maintenance fees.
Kilimanjaro Climb Prices are mostly determined by Kilimanjaro Park Expenses, which include camping, conservation, rescue, and crew fees (inclusive of taxes).
Park fees must be paid by each climber on Mount Kilimanjaro.
Listed are the Kilimanjaro Park Fees for different routes and route variations. This figure does not include guide and porter entrance fees.
- MACHAME ROUTE 6 DAYS = USD 814.20 PER CLIMBER
- MACHAME ROUTE 7 DAYS = USD 955.80 PER CLIMBER
- LEMOSHO ROUTE 7 DAYS = USD 955.80 PER CLIMBER
- LEMOSHO ROUTE 8 DAYS = USD 1097.40 PER CLIMBER
- MARANGU ROUTE 5 DAYS = USD 719.80 PER CLIMBER
- MARANGU ROUTE 6 DAYS = USD 873.20 PER CLIMBER
- RONGAI ROUTE 6 DAYS = USD 814.20 PER CLIMBER
- RONGAI ROUTE 7 DAYS = USD 955.80 PER CLIMBER
- UMBWE ROUTE 6 DAYS = USD 814.20 PER CLIMBER
- UMBWE ROUTE 7 DAYS = USD 955.80 PER CLIMBER
Rescue Fees
The first are the Kilimanjaro rescue costs. If something goes wrong, the Kilimanjaro National Park’s KINAPA will organize a rescue. This will set you back $20.
Fees for environmental protection
The conservation charge is essentially Kilimanjaro’s entrance fee, or your ticket to the party. This is a 70-dollar daily cost. If you choose a 7-day Lemosho or Machame route, the math is as follows: 7 x 70 USD = $490 USD.
Camping Fees
You will be sleeping at campsites on all Kilimanjaro climbing routes except the Marangu Route. This charge is computed per person per day/night, much as the conservation fees. The costs are fifty dollars ($50).
Hut Charges
You will be living in huts on the Marangu Route. Although the Marangu Route is a very inexpensive climb, you should be aware that the huts cost $60 per night.
For a 5-day Marangu Route, this translates to $300 USD.
Crater Fees
It’s a unique experience that comes at an additional expense. Crater Camp is available for 100 USD each night. A stay at the Crater Camp is generally included in the Lemosho Route’s 9-day variation.
Guides and porter fees
The daily expenses for guides and porters are also included in the cost of climbing Kilimanjaro. Every day, you pay 2 USD each employee.
If you’re interested in learning more about climbing Kilimanjaro, check out our guide to Kilimanjaro Climb Costs, which covers the Kilimanjaro Park Fees.