Mt. Kilimanjaro Prices
Get the run down on prices for climbing Africa’s highest mountain.
Cheap Air Tickets to Tanzania
Lots of people are planning climbing trips up Kilimanjaro these days, so it’s no surprise that there are some cheap air tickets to Tanzania right now. The allure of the mountain is strong, apparently, and more and more people are making their way to the top every year.
BootsnAll has a fantastic adventure trip up Mt. Kilimanjaro on the Machame Route with lots of start dates between now and the end of the year, so if you were interested in joining you might want to jump on this cheap airfare to Kilimanjaro to …
Date: August 16th, 2007 |
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Flights into Kenya
If you are looking for a cheap flight to East Africa, you might want to consider going into Nairobi, Kenya, instead of Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA). In the past, the cheapest airlines were Kenya Airways, which had departures from London, and Ethiopian Airways which stopped in Addis Ababa and continued to KIA.
With tourism remaining strong, there was a recent announcement today that Virgin Atlantic Airways will start daily flights from London to Kenya this June 2007. If you are going down to either Kenya or Tanzania are looking for a camping safari or to climb Kilimanjaro, you …
Date: December 16th, 2006 |
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Airline Ticket Deals Kenya and Tanzania
I have mentioned this a few times, but the cheapest way to get to Tanzania and climb Kilimanjaro is via Nairobi, and typically through Kenya Airways, which has cheap flights from London. If you are coming from the US, find the cheapest flight to London, and then check with Kenya Airways. Also, check out BootsnAll Travel Networks air ticket deals to Kenya. There is some good rates and it uses all the major airfare engines.
If you want to pay a bit more, but have an extra day, you should fly into …
Date: November 20th, 2006 |
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Tipping Your Crew - Another Lesson on Tipping on Kilimanjaro
It always seems like people are more worried about tipping on the mountain, than actually the experience of climbing Mount Klimanjaro. Let’s not worry about our gear, or the weather, or our tents, but let’s worry about how much to tip. I think it’s just an American concern.
Since I have covered this question on another tipping post, I thought I would remind everyone how much you can spend on a tip - the total amount with everyone included.
Date: August 23rd, 2006 |
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$15,000,000 in Park Fees
Think about it. An average of 25,000 people climb Kilimanjaro each year. Each person will pay ON AVERAGE about $600 toward park fees. These are the fees that go to the Tanzanian government/park authorities. 25,000 multiplied by $600 = $15 million dollars.
I know they have some expenses on the mountain, but if they can’t even get a descent toilet ANYWHERE on the mountain, it kind of makes you wonder what they are doing with that money.
Date: July 26th, 2006 |
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REI Adventure in Tanzania
I stumbled across REI’s Adventures website today announcing one of their Kilimanjaro and safaris in Tanzania. See REI’s Kilimanjaro Prices. The total cost for the trip, assuming you an REI member, is $5394, because you have to pay for the park fees separately.
REI, just like many companies, is not based in Africa nor do they have an actual company there. They are partnering with another company, which I think is Tusker Trails or Abercrombie & Kent, and then selling the trip for more because they have the audience. If I calculate the total cost of this trip, …
Date: January 5th, 2007 |
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Cheaper Safaris, Cheaper Climbing on Kilimanjaro
As the cost of going on safari and climbing on Kilimanjaro continue to skyrocket, more and more people - especially independent travelers and backpackers - are looking for ways to get a cheaper safaris or a cheaper rate up Mount Kilimanjaro. Unfortunately, you can’t do either of these anymore “for cheap.” Even if you show up and book when you arrive, the cost of safari and climbing Kilimanjaro are going to cost you a lot of money. It will cost at least $1000 to climb Kilimanjaro. The average price of safari would be around $140 per day, per person. There …
Date: November 26th, 2006 |
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Rising Cost of Safaris
Anybody notice how the once coveted “affordable” safaris in Tanzania has now becoming downright expensive for the average person.
On July 2006, the camping and entrance fees to all Tanzania National Parks was raised for Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Park as well the Arusha National Park. It was $20 camp fee, now is $30. On Mount Kilimanjaro was $40, now is $50 and entrance fees for those park was $25 now is $35.
This January 2007, they again raised the entrance fees for Serengetti and Kilimanjaro and Ngorongoro Crater fee from $25 …
Date: October 5th, 2006 |
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How and When To Tip - Mount Kilimanjaro
One of the biggest concerns - and question that I receive the most - are when and how to tip on Mount Kilimanjaro.
The best method for tipping is to discuss with your group - maybe after your summit day - how much you are going to tip each person. You should tip based on their value on the mountain - and do not feel obligated to tip if they did not give you proper service. You should figure out a tip for each porter, each cook, each assistant guide, and the lead …
Date: August 10th, 2006 |
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Price to Climb Kilimanjaro?
I receive numerous emails and phone calls about climbing Kilimanjaro - and quite often people want to know “the price” to climb the mountain. Each situation is different, as you have to take in a number of different factors to determine the cost.
Before you contact anyone about climbing Africa’s highest mountain, make sure you can answer each one of these questions.
Which route on Kilimanjaro?
How many days on Kilimanjaro?
How many people in your group?
Do you consider yourself budget? Middle of the road? Or High End?
Would you join another group?
Do you want to be picked up from the airport?
Do you need …
Date: July 11th, 2006 |
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