
How much does it cost to climb Kilimanjaro?
A Kilimanjaro climb costs $2,500 on average. This post explains all the costs involved in a Kilimanjaro climb so that you can make an accurate budget for yourself.

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Overview
Travel to Kilimanjaro Tanzania visa Travel insurance Using tech devices in Tanzania Vaccinations and meds Trekking gear Trekking clothing Kilimanjaro tour operators Solo traveller supplement Choice of Kilimanjaro route Spending cash Tipping on Kilimanjaro
Travel to Kilimanjaro

Tanzania international airports
International Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) The Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)
Airport transfers

Catching the train to Kilimanjaro
Tanzania visa ($50 or $100)
Travel insurance (~$100)
Delayed, cancelled or interrupted travel Medical insurance Lost or damaged luggage
Delayed, cancelled or interrupted travel

Medical insurance
Cover for lost or damaged luggage
Recommended cover
Cost of Kilimanjaro travel insurance

Using tech devices in Tanzania
Buying a local SIM card
Reception on Kilimanjaro

Vaccinations and meds
Vaccinations for Tanzania (~$200)
Tanzania and malaria
Kilimanjaro and altitude meds

Trekking gear

Gear provided by tour operator
Double occupancy is the norm

Trekking clothing

Down jacket provided by Follow Alice

Kilimanjaro tour operator
What’s covered in a tour operator’s fee?
Kilimanjaro National Park fees Mountain crew wages Equipment and supplies Kilimanjaro safety equipment and training Indirect taxes Accommodation before and after the climb Tour operator’s commission
Kilimanjaro National Park fees
Mountain crew wages
Lead guide. He or she leads you safely up and down the mountain. Your lead guide is also a wonderful source of knowledge and encouragement. Assistant guides. They assist the lead guide in leading you safely up and down the mountain. They also provide vital advice and encouragement. Cook. He or she provides all of your meals on the mountain, as well as snacks and drinks. Porters. These folks carry all the food and gear, set up and dismantle camp, and more. And they work incredibly hard and are true superstars.


Lending donated clothing at no charge to the mountain crew for use while climbing Offering educational classes to porters Educating the public on porter working conditions and climbing responsibly Providing industry guidelines for proper porter treatment

Equipment and supplies

Safety equipment and training
Indirect taxes
Accommodation before and after climb

Tour operator's commission
Advice on choosing a tour operator
Budget tour operators Value-for-money tour operators Luxury tour operators
Kilimanjaro tour operator package fees

Different types of tour operator
Budget tour operators Value-for-money tour operators Luxury tour operators

Budget Kilimanjaro tour operators
Subpar safety policies Unprofessional mountain crew Poorly paid mountain crew Lean camping amenities and food Risk of fraud Mistreatment of mountain crew

Value-for-money Kilimanjaro tour operators
A well-trained and professional mountain crew Proper wages for mountain crew A focus on client safety Nutritious and plentiful food Quality camping facilities


Luxury Kilimanjaro tour operators

Solo traveller supplement
We'll try to pair you with another solo traveller if you like so that you can avoid the single supplement payment.

Choice of route

Longer Kilimanjaro routes cost more

The seven Kilimanjaro routes

Kilimanjaro National Park fees

Kilimanjaro National Park fees per person per day
Kilimanjaro Park entry permit – $60 Kilimanjaro Park camping permit – $60 Kilimanjaro Park rescue fee – $20
Kilimanjaro routes preferred by Follow Alice


Spending cash
Tanzanian currency
Cost of basic items

Tipping on Kilimanjaro
How much to bring for tipping
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Work out your personal Kilimanjaro cost
Travel to Tanzania → the price of international flights from your country Travel to Arusha → cost of internal flight to Kilimanjaro Int. Airport (JRO) or the cost of the drive to Arusha region Tanzania tourist visa → $50 (or $100 for US citizens) Traveller's insurance → around $200 Universal adapter → Price of a universal adapter and voltage converted if you need Tanzanian SIM card → $2 GP visit, meds and vaccinations → variable Camping and trekking gear → no cost if using a tour operator like Follow Alice Trekking clothes → variable (can rent a Follow Alice down winter jacket for $40) Tour operator package fee → variable (between $2,000 ad $3,000 for a value-for-money operator) Single supplement (if you don't want to share a tent) → $230 at Follow Alice Spending cash → personal preference Mountain crew tips → around $250 to $350 (though it's up to you)