Are park fees included in the fees to climb Kilimanjaro?

Yes, all Tanzania National Park (TANAPA) fees are included in our Kilimanjaro price. Currently, the conservation fees at Kilimanjaro National Park are: 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 Kilimanjaro price.

What is included in my Kilimanjaro climbing price?

Guide
Park Fees
Tax
Gate transfer
Crew wages
Environment fees
Breakfasts
Lunches
Dinners
Drinking water
Accommodation during the climb
Cook
Porters
Airport Pick-up

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.

Park fees for 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.

Equipment
Gear and equipment are most important on the mountain takes a battering. You want to be sure that your operator maintains all gear to a high standard, replacing it frequently. When you choose a climb, you want to be sure you’re getting quality equipment in order to make your trip very easy. These equipments including personal gear and camping gear.

Before your booking check to see the climbing Kilimanjaro gear list for everything you will need to bring with you. Chances are, you’ve got some items in your closet already, but if you’ve never been hiking before you’ll be starting from the beginning.

Visa Fees
This is another fee included in your Kilimanjaro cost. Before you’re arranging your trip you should make sure that you have visa which could help you to move from your home country to Tanzania. According to Tanzania laws anyone from other country has not permission to enter in Tanzania without visa. How you get to Kilimanjaro is another expense. Visas for most overseas visitors are not free, so you’ll either need to arrange one in advance or pay at the airport directly.

Kilimanjaro Route Choice Cost
There are seven climbing Kilimanjaro routes which make you to reach the summit of uhuru peak. The route you choose will also affect how much your climb costs. Longer routes, with more days on the mountain, increase your chances of summit success. But I increasing the ability of having a better acclimatization it is recommended to choose the longer route.

Campsite Fees
Machame route, Lemosho route, Rongai route, Northern circuit or huts on Marangu route.