According to Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA) the high cost is largely due to the Mount Kilimanjaro National Park fees, which are set by and are a mandatory cost to enter the park.
Machame 6 days = USD 814.20 per trekker
Machame 7 days = USD 955.80 per trekker
Lemosho 7 days = USD 955.80 per trekker
Lemosho 8 days = USD 1097.40 per trekker
Marangu 5 days = USD 719.80 per trekker
Marangu 6 days = USD 873.20 per trekker
Rongai 6 days = USD 814.20 per trekker
Rongai 7 days = USD 955.80 per trekker
Umbwe 6 days = USD 814.20 per trekker
Umbwe 7 days = USD955.80 per trekker
The following are importance things which every client should pay for Kilimanjaro national park which consist six components
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. The fees are USD 50 / 44 EUR / 40 GBP.
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 included normally on Lemosho Route.
Guide and Porter Fees
What is 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. According to Kilimanjaro national park authority each porter should be paid 20000 TSH per 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.
All in all mentioned fees don’t include the entrance fee for guides and porters. Porters and guides they will be pay themselves from their tour company.
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.
Staff Wages
taff wages amount to around $80-$150 per climber per day depending on the group size. Staff wages are a considerable cost and making savings here directly takes money out of the pockets of the lowest-paid people on the mountain. Making sure the porters and guides have proper gear and training is a significant cost to any Kilimanjaro reputable operator.
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.
Prices per Person in USD include the price for:-
Pickup in Arusha or Moshi, vehicle transfer to the mountain, guided ascent of the mountain, park fees, staff wages full staff support to tents, cook and carry bags, traditional Tanzanian cuisine and beverages in, use of spacious mess tents, tables and chairs, return by vehicle from the mountain to Arusha or Moshi.
The cost climbing Kilimanjaro it depending of route you chose operator you choose and type of group. The high cost is largely due to the Mount Kilimanjaro National Park fees, which are set by KINAPA the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority and are a mandatory cost to enter the park.
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