Kilimanjaro guide

How much does it cost to climb Kilimanjaro?

A realistic Kilimanjaro climb costs between $1,900 and $3,800 per person, depending on the route, the number of days and your group size. Around half of that goes to national park fees — so very cheap offers usually mean underpaid porters or cut corners.

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Price ranges per route

Route	Days	Per person (indicative)
Lemosho	7–8	$2,400 – $3,200	See itinerary →
Machame	6–7	$2,100 – $2,800	See itinerary →
Marangu	5–6	$1,900 – $2,500
Rongai	6–7	$2,200 – $2,900
Northern Circuit	8–9	$2,900 – $3,800

Indicative prices per person for a group of 2–4. Final quotes depend on season, group size and options.

Where the money goes

Park, camping & rescue fees≈ 40–50%
Crew wages & food (guides, cook, porters)≈ 25–30%
Equipment, tents, meals & oxygen≈ 10–15%
Transfers & logistics≈ 5–10%

Not included

· International flights & Tanzania visa
· Tips for the crew (usually $250–$400 per climber)
· Travel insurance covering high altitude
· Hotel nights in Moshi/Arusha before and after

Kilimanjaro gear list

Clothing

· Waterproof jacket & trousers
· Insulated down jacket
· 2 fleece mid-layers
· Thermal base layers
· Trekking trousers & shirts
· Warm hat, sun hat & buff
· Liner + insulated gloves

Footwear

· Broken-in waterproof hiking boots
· Camp shoes
· Wool hiking socks (4–5 pairs)
· Gaiters

Equipment

· Sleeping bag rated to −10 °C
· 35–45 L daypack
· Trekking poles
· Headlamp + spare batteries
· 2–3 L water bottles or bladder
· Sunglasses (UV 400)

Health

· Sunscreen SPF 50 & lip balm
· Personal first-aid kit
· Altitude medication (ask your doctor)
· Hand sanitizer & wet wipes

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