Kilimanjaro Climb Cost

Safari summary

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak at 5,895 meters, is a once-in-a-lifetime advent but it comes with costs that reflect the quality, safety, and support required for a successful summit. The total price depends on several factors including route, duration, group size, level of service, and season.

Typical Price Range

Budget climbs: Approximately $1400 – $2,000 per person. These usually include standard camping gear, group treks, and basic meals.

Mid-range climbs: Around $1,650 – $3,200 per person, offering better tents, private or smaller group experiences, experienced guides, and higher-quality meals.

Luxury climbs: From $3,500 upwards per person, including private climbs, premium tents, extra support staff, luxury meals, and personalized service.

What Is Typically Included

Most climbing packages cover:

National park fees and rescue fees

Camping or tented accommodations on the mountain

All meals during the trek

Professional guides and porters

Trekking equipment like dining tents and kitchen setups

Transportation to the trailhead (Moshi or Arusha)

What Is Usually Extra

International flights to Tanzania

Travel insurance and visas

Personal trekking gear (boots, jackets, sleeping bag)

Tips for guides and porters

Factors That Affect the Cost

Route choice: Machame Route, Lemosho Route, Marangu Route, etc, each differs in duration, scenery, and support needs.

Duration of trek: Longer treks improve acclimatization but increase logistics and cost.

Group size: Smaller groups tend to cost more per person but offer a more personal experience.

Season: Peak climbing months (January, June–October, December) generally have higher prices.

Luxury upgrades: Additional staff, hot meals, or private camping services increase the total cost.

Join Razan Safaris for an expertly guided 5-day Kilimanjaro Marangu Route adventure, blending comfort, experience, and success.

About this tour

	Tour type	Set-date, set-itinerary, group
	Main focus	None
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

Fine details

Safari highlights

• Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

• Accommodation
• Airport transfers
• All drinks
• Meals
• Park fees
• Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

• Alcoholic beverages
• Internal flights
• International flights
• Laundry
• Tips and gratuities
• Visas