What are the park fees to climb Kilimanjaro for non-East Africans?

The biggest costs associated with a Kilimanjaro climb are the high park fees and support costs. There is no way around these, but it will help keep things affordable to form or join a group of like-minded hikers, rather that travelling solo or as couple, and to stick to the very busy Marangu route, which is the only one with mountain huts at every overnight stop, and poses fewer logistical complications than other routes. If you shop around, you will find that there is some variability in prices quoted by different operators, but beware of false economy, and don’t expect to get what you don’t pay for. Choosing cheaper operators will generally mean you get lower standards of guiding, poorer food and inferior camping and other equipment, all of which reduces the likelihood of a successful summit.

Approximately between $2000-$3000 to hike Kilimanjaro according to type of Tour Company you choose as a clients. Trekking Kilimanjaro is unfortunately not a very cheap activity. Because when you’re at Kilimanjaro you will need some dry food and water for your trip. As we know that water and food are very important things when you’re at mountain because provide energy to your body and if you miss them you cannot able to summit the Kilimanjaro among of the highest mountain in the world and the first highest mountain in Africa. Therefore food need money and also water need money so cost included when climbing Kilimanjaro. Trekkers have had to be accompanied by a registered guide and pay entrance park fees. The latter has got relatively expensive and can cost up to $1,000 depending on the length of a trek.

Park fees per person per day for non East African

Citizens and Residents living in Tanzania Non EA Citizen USS Residents US$
Conservation fee for Serengeti National Park
a) Of or above the age of 16 years 60 30
b) Between the age of 5 and 15 year 20 10
c) Children below the age of 5 years free free

Conservation fee for Kilimanjaro National Park
a) Of or above the age of 16 years 70 35
b) Between the age of 5 and 15 year 20 10
c) Children below th age of 5 years free free

Conservation fee for Arusha, Tarangire and Lake Manyara National Parks
a) Of or above the age of 16 years 45 22.5
b) Between the age of 5 and 15 years 15 7.5
c) Children below the age of 5 years free free

Conservation fee for Katavi, Mikumi, Ruaha, Rubondo, Saadani, Kitulo, Mkomazi, Udzungwa and Saanane National Parks
a) Of or above the age of 16 year 30 15
b) Between the age of 5 and 15 years 10 5
c) Children below the age of 5 years free free

Conservation fee for Gombe National Park
a) Of or above the age of 16 years 100 50
b) Between the age of 5 and 15 years 20 10
c) Children below the age of 5 years free free

Conservation fee for Mahale National Park
a) Of or above the age of 16 years 80 40
b) Between the age of 5 and 15 years 20 10
c) Children below the age of 5 years free free

Entry for motor vehicle to all parks:
a) Tare weight up to 2000 kgs 20,000 40
b) Tare weight between 2001 - 3000 kgs 35,000 150
c) Tare weight between 3001 - 7000 kgs 60,000 200
d) Tare weight above 7001 kgs - 10000 kgs 150,000 300
e) Open vehicles will be charged 50% extra of the normal vehicle fee

The government of Tanzania keeps the Park fees to enter in Kilimanjaro National Park. Normally The fees for the national parks in Tanzania are high like conservation is a costly matter. In Tanzania there are 16 national parks with a total area of 42,000 km2. These national parks including ngorongoro, Serengeti, tarangire, manyara, mikumui, and other national parks. When you’re deciding to visit in Tanzania national park you should know that there are some costs you will pay as enters fee so as a client you should prepare enough money. It is at the benefit of what you are climbing and seeing Mount Kilimanjaro.

Purpose of climbing Kilimanjaro

When you decide to visit Tanzania for the purpose of climbing Kilimanjaro and enter in Tanzania national park you should consider about the following fees.

Rescue Fees
This is fees for emergency if anything happen, the first thing is to prepare the rescue fees for Kilimanjaro. The Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA) will arrange a rescue service which will cost 20 USD / 18 EUR / 16 GBP. The price considering the fact that this mountain is almost 6,000 meters high.

Conservation Fees
The conservation fees are charged by the park department and go towards and you’ve guessed it, conservation of Kilimanjaro National Park. This is a daily fee of 70 USD / 62 EUR / 56 GBP. These Conservation fees are high but are also very important. These fees make sure that Kilimanjaro is looked after.

The conservation fee is basically the entry fee for Kilimanjaro.

Camping Fees
This fee is calculated per person per day/night on all climbing routes other than the Marangu route when your climbing you must staying on campsites or huts. The fees are USD 50 / 44 EUR / 40 GBP. Other route cost up to 450 USD of your total price goes towards your camping permit.

Hut Fees
When climbing Kilimanjaro you should know that there are some routes which have huts. Especially on the Marangu route you will be staying in huts but not in camp. These huts need a cost of paint every day, although the Marangu route is a relatively affordable trek, you must know that still, 60 USD / 53 EUR / 48 GBP per night you should pay.

Crater Fees
There is extra cost including the cost of crater. It is an interesting experience that comes at For 100 USD / 88 EUR / 80 GBP a night you can stay at Crater Camp. A stay at the Crater Camp is normally involved on Lemosho route.

Guide and Porter Fees
What are also included in the costs of your Kilimanjaro climb is the daily fees for guides and porters. You pay 2 USD / 1, 80 EUR / 1, 60 GBP per staff member a day. If you are a citizen and resident of Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Burundi, Rwanda or South Sudan there are a few exceptions for the above-mentioned park fees. For children, there are some discounts you can also enjoy some benefits. There is also some discount applicable to expatriates.

Food, Water and Transportation cost
Food shopping costs about $10-$20 per climber per day includes food for staff and Transportation costs are about $100 per Kilimanjaro trip depending on the route choice. While the cost of food in Tanzania is not high, it still has to be carried up the mountain, stored in safe and sanitary conditions and prepared by well-trained mountain chefs. On the longer routes, we may need to resupply with fresh produce a few days into the trek.

VAT
The Value Added Tax (VAT) is charged by the government of Tanzania. The government started charging VAT on Kilimanjaro treks from July, 2016. Currently it’s set at 18%. All the components above would have to be charged with 18% VAT.