How Much Does it Cost to Climb Kilimanjaro?
Climbing Kilimanjaro is not cheap. Undoubtedly, if you have done some research, you have already noticed this. And you probably have also discovered that there is a very wide range of prices charged for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro by different outfitters. There are more than 200 licensed operators on Mount Kilimanjaro. The choices may be overwhelming. Do not make your decision based on price alone. Price should be only one component of your overall decision. High altitude trekking is not the place to shop for the lowest priced “deal”, nor is it the place to overpay needlessly. We often are asked how we can be priced thousands of dollars less than the competition. There are minimum expenses Kilimanjaro operators face, such as park fees, staff wages, food, equipment, transportation and other logistical costs. Kilimanjaro National Park (KINAPA) entrance and camping/hut fees by far make up the biggest expense, costing over $100 per climber per day. The other significant expenses are staff w
