Climbing Kilimanjaro On A Budget

WHAT IS THE COST BREAKDOWN FOR CLIMBING MOUNT KILIMANJARO?

The Climbing Kilimanjaro on a Budget cost ranges starts from $1650 per person per climbing. Depending on the Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro route you choose, the length, and the number of people in the group the Kilimanjaro Climb Cost goes up.

Jerry Tanzania Tours provide you with high-end climbing equipment, professional and certified guides, dedicated and experienced porters, Kilimanjaro food (3 meals a day breakfast, lunch, and dinner), Kilimanjaro Park fees, inclusive of taxes, 2 nights hotel accommodation and 6-7 nights camping stays on mountain, roundtrip airport transfer and much more.

There are three kinds of climbing experience that you can choose from. We’ve broken down this section into three categories based on hikes for:

Budget-Conscious Climbs With Kilimanjaro Climb Costs Under $2,000

If you choose Climbing Kilimanjaro on a Budget you can select our budget-friendly Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro Packages that start from $1650 and ranges up to $2000.

Middle-Of-The-Road Spenders With Mount Kilimanjaro Climbs Between $2,000–$3,500

Another choice you have is the mid-range Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro Packages which has better gears and high-quality equipment facilities. Acclimatisation rate is higher compared to budget treks and the facilities of accommodation are better than budget trek packages. But the Kilimanjaro Climb Cost for these mid-range trek packages ranges from $2,000–$3,500.

Discerning trekkers spending $3,500+ on their Kilimanjaro Climb

You will be provided with high-quality accommodation, great acclimatisation, best electronic and gear equipment, best quality food and much more. The cost of these climb starts from $3500 onwards.

NO FRILLS	MID-RANGE	HIGH-END	LUXURY
$1100 to $1500/person	$1500 to $3200/person	$2000 to $3500/person	$3200 to $5500/person
Most not licensed	Most licensed, some not	Licensed	Licensed
Cheap prices	Price depends on company	Price depends on company	Price is high
Low quality equipment	Equipment standards vary	High grade equipment	Top notch equipment
Guide experience levels vary	Guide experience levels vary	Highly experienced guides	Highly experienced guides
Crew commonly underpaid	Crew is paid minimum or below	Crew is paid minimum or above	Crew is paid minimum or above
Food is average or below	Acceptable to good food	Excellent food	Excellent food
Group-joining welcome	Group-joining welcome	Most do not join groups*	Most welcome group-joining*
Last-minute bookings welcome	Last-minute bookings accepted	No last-minute bookings	No last-minute bookings
Departure not guaranteed	Min. pax req’d for some**	Departure guaranteed	Min. pax req’d for most**
No extras offered	Usually no extras offered	Extras available: Oxygen tanks, Portable toilet	Extras available: Oxygen tanks, Portable toilet, Pulse oximeter

Budget Kilimanjaro Climbs (US $1500-$2000)

There are many factors you need to understand about Climbing Kilimanjaro on a Budget before choosing this tour package. Some of them are mentioned below:

Private toilets and mess tents – Yes

You will be provided with private and portable toilet facilities.

The quality of food – Good Enough But Not High Quality

Although the quality of food is good it is not the best.

Carry oxygen - Yes.

You will be provided with oxygen and other medical kits for emergencies.

6 Days, 7 days Or 8 Days – 6 Days

Your trek itinerary will be of 6 days on a shorter route to cut down on your Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro Cost.

Acclimatization – Low

Acclimatisation that is offered on these trek packages are low and Kilimanjaro Success rate is also low.

Accommodation Quality – Low

You will be staying in camp facilities but the camping accommodation quality is lower than mid-range treks.

Choose A Budget Tour Operator With Varied Kilimanjaro Climbing Options

Travel with Jerry Tanzania Tours and enjoy the best facilities even on your budget tours for Climbing Kilimanjaro. We do not compromise on our trekker’s services and facilities even on budget tours. We accommodate as many items that we can manage in the budget.

This doesn’t imply we cut costs from our staff’s salary. As you will read further, the Kilimanjaro Park fee is inclusive of the Kilimanjaro crew salary which you will be paying us beforehand.

Choosing a budget-friendly trek package saves your Climbing Kilimanjaro Cost to a great extend and help you conquer the tallest free-standing mountain in the world, in a budget.

Inclusions For Climbing Kilimanjaro For Travellers On A Budget

Round trip airport transfer
Accommodation: 2 nights in Moshi, 5 nights on the mountain
Mountain Guide -2
Mountain Cook- 1
Mountain Porters – 2/3 (depending on the size of the group
Transportation to & from the mountain gate
Meals:7 Breakfast, 6 Lunch, 5 Dinner
Treated Drinking Water
Park fees (conservation fees, rescue fees, crew fees)
All Taxes/VAT
Oxygen for altitude sickness emergencies (other medical kits)
Laundry service
Sanitation Facilities

Exclusions For Climbing Kilimanjaro For Travellers On A Budget

International & Domestic Flights
Alcoholic and soft drinks
Trekking gear
Sleeping bag
Visa fees
$100 per person for US Nationals and $50 per person for other Country Nationals
- Senior Mountain Guide: $20 per day / per group.
- Assistant Mountain Guide: $15 per day / per assistant guide/ per group.
- Mountain Cook: $15 per day / per group.
- Mountain Porter: $10 per day / per porter.
Mountaineering insurance

With Jerry Tanzania Tours everything seems achievable. Our expert guidance from start to finish will help you prepare well for the great hike of your life with ease. Our experienced tour guides will help you acclimatise well and achieve maximum success rate. We, however, suggest you to choose mid-range trek packages to achieve the best results.

To know more about our Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro Packages and related Kilimanjaro Climb Cost contact our travel experts today!

Kilimanjaro Climb Cost FAQ’s

How Much Does It Cost To Climb Kili? We Have Compiled A List Of The Most Frequently Asked Questions About Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro In General, And About Kilimanjaro Climb Cost With Jerry Tanzania Tours.

Your Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro Cost is anywhere from $1000-$4000 excluding your International Flight

expenses, travel insurance, medication, and vaccination costs. Including these expenses and depending on whether you choose luxury, mid-range, or budget tours, your Kilimanjaro Climb Cost will vary from $2500-$7000.

Do not worry about the cost of Climbing Kilimanjaro as our bespoke tour itinerary will help you prepare the best budget-friendly trek to Mount Kilimanjaro. It is advisable to choose mid-range tour packages or luxury tour packages to avoid risking your life due to faulty equipment or inexperienced guides.

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is easier and achievable with proper equipment. We therefore advise you

to rent your gears from us to save on your Climbing Kilimanjaro Cost. It’s significantly cold in the mountains and you need layering to protect yourself from the cold. The Kilimanjaro Gears you buy are quite expensive ranging up to $800 for purchasing the basic equipment.

Jerry Tanzania Tours provides you with the basic camping and hiking gear. The other equipment like sleeping bags, day packs, etc. can be rented. But it is advisable to inform us about this early on to avoid shortage of equipment during the last minute rush.

TZS 20,000 of $9 per climb) but also the Kilimanjaro Crew fees of the guides, assistant guides, cooks,

and senior camp crew. We abide by the Kilimanjaro Porters Association Project (KPAP) and never exploit our porters financially or physically while Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.

We provide our porter's proper camping equipment and sleeping facilities on the mountain. At night it gets really chilly, because of which we provide them with clothing, shelter and meals three times a day. They are part of our Jerry Tanzania Toursa Family.

Yes, you can book your own international flights to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).

There are numerous airlines such as Delta, Qatar Airways, KLM, Singapore Airlines, Kenya Airways, Precision Air, Regional Air Services, and Etihad Airways all flying non-stop to Kilimanjaro. Also, you can book directly from the airlines to save on Kilimanjaro Climb Cost.

You must book at least 6-9 months in advance for your Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro due to the possibility of a reduction in spaces and some of the vaccinations you will need to take in time to become effective. USA citizens need to book flights to Arusha or Moshi (towns around Kilimanjaro).

Kilimanjaro Climb Cost includes the round trip cost of airport transfer, accommodation

costs, Crew Fees (Guide, Cook, and Porters), and transportation costs to & from the mountain gate, three times meals for 6-7 days on the mountain, treated Drinking Water, Park fees, portable toilets, sanitization expenses and oxygen for altitude sickness.

Apart from this we also provide an awarded Certificate of Achievement if you reach Gilman’s Point (5,681 meters) or Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters). This is for boosting your confidence and a memory of the extreme challenges that you face while Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro on a budget is possible by joining a large group tour

of 10-12 members with Jerry Tanzania Tours. The least expensive route is the Marangu route 6-Day Itinerary which costs up to $1600. It is advisable to cut costs on extra expenses, book flights early, and choose to climb in the period just before the low season from October-December or March to May.

Kilimanjaro Safety should be the highest priority and must not be compromised at any cost. Avoid looking for packages and tour operators based on costs as there is no way you can travel paying less than the real cost of the climb. Someone else may have to pay for your climb and the cost will be cut from Kilimanjaro Crew fees.

Kilimanjaro Climbing without a tour guide! Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing do not come free of cost. You will need a certified tour guide for

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. This is due to the rules and regulations assigned by the Kilimanjaro Park Authorities for your safety and environmental concerns.

Also, you will pay the Kilimanjaro Park fees to register and start climbing. Therefore in no means, the climb can be done free of cost. You can raise some funds for charity tours but it still needs initial investment.

Yes, all packages that Jerry Tanzania Tours provides includes sleeping tents, dining tents,

sleeping mattress, and tables and chairs, irrespective of your Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro Packages. Apart from this, we have also included sanitation at hotels and regular health checks, oxygen for altitude sickness, and a portable flush toilet with a toilet tent for your privacy.

We have also included laundry costs at hotels, sanitation and hygiene requirements, sanitizers, disposable masks, personal protective equipment, face shields, etc, for your complete protection while Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. Other things included in the package are round trip airport transfers, and accommodations for 2 nights in Moshi, and 6 nights on the mountain.

The Kilimanjaro Park Fees include Conservation fees ($400-$500), Camping Fee ($350), Rescue fee ($150),

and Crew Fee ($90). It also includes taxes (18%). The parking fee is charged for the safety of the climber and environmental concerns.

The above charges are for Kilimanjaro Climbing duration of 6-7 days. They are subject to change depending on several circumstances - the time you travel (Peak of Low seasons), duration of your trek, and the number of Kilimanjaro Crew members accompanying you. Depending on the Park Fees your Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro Cost also varies.

A good Kilimanjaro tipping ranges from $250 – $300 for a 7 days Kilimanjaro Climb.

Tipping recommendations as per Jerry Tanzania Tours are $5-7/day for porters, $20/day for guides, $12/day for assistant guides, and $12/day for cooks. These are based on per group tips and not per climber. Kilimanjaro Climb Cost does not including tipping the Kilimanjaro crew.

However, tipping is not an obligation on Mount Kilimanjaro. You are not legally bound to tip the crew members. Kilimanjaro Tipping is a customary tradition and is expected by the crew members. It is completely up to you how much you tip the members for supporting their families financially.

The Kilimanjaro Climb Cost starts from $1650-$3000. Depending on the type of

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro Packages you choose – luxury, mid-range or budget climbs, your Kilimanjaro Climb Cost will be impacted. Apart from this duration of your climb and the choice of routes also are some of the important factors determining your Climb Mount Kilimanjaro Cost.

This is just the Kilimanjaro Climbing expense. There are other expenses such as International flight costs, Kilimanjaro Travel Insurance, Visa costs, vaccination, and medication costs, and much more. The total expense of a completely guided tour with Jerry Tanzania Tours is $2500-$6000.

Yes, Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is absolutely worth despite what it costs.

Between the park permit fees, gear, flights, hotels, guides, and tips, the Kilimanjaro Climb Cost can easily run over $4,000 per person.You will get a chance to view the world from the tallest point in Africa and be able to climb one of the seven summits of the world.

It is an everlasting experience; you come back with vivid memories. The mountain with its majestic appeal is challenging of course but it teaches you lessons of a lifetime. You will experience at least five climatic zones on Mount Kilimanjaro including the snow-covered mountain peak at any time of the year.