Questions About TK's Climb Costs

What's included / excluded in TK's climb costs?

Things that are included in the cost of your Kilimanjaro climb are:

• Pick up at Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to your hotel in Arusha
• A night’s accommodation both before and after your climb*
• All climb costs, salaries, food, fees, etc (excluding tips)
• All transfers to the mountain and back to your Arusha hotel again
• Transfers back to Kilimanjaro Airport for your return flights

*Accommodation is on B&B basis in our standard range hotels, ie either at the Outpost Lodge, Arusha Naaz Hotel, or Le Jacaranda. If you wish to upgrade to either a mid-range or luxury option a surcharge is payable.

Significant additional cost considerations are:

• Flights to Kilimanjaro or overland transfers to Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha town if approaching from Nairobi (please see bottom of this page)
• Visas
• Tips to the mountain staff
• Meals other than breakfast while in Arusha
• Additional nights beyond the two standard hotel nights included
• Hotel upgrade costs if you decide to request an alternative hotel to the standard
• Items considered to be non-essential, such as alcohol, beverages, cigarettes, snacks, etc.

Links Related to Climb Prices

• Prices for climbs in 2021, with explanation of different support options
• Advice on tipping your mountain support staff
• To reduce the cost of your climb for small groups and solo climbers, please post your proposed dates on our Facebook page

Why can’t I pay for my climb online when I’m travelling abroad?

As regards paying online, we have noticed that often when a climber attempts to transact from outside their own country the transaction is flagged and the payment is declined. This is because of algorithms written into the payment processor's software that can detect from the computer’s IP address that the payment is being attempted from outside the country of card issue, and for some bizarre reason this is therefore assumed to be potentially fraudulent (as though it is very surprising that anyone should ever travel and make purchases concurrently).

Because of this we would suggest that anyone wanting to make a payment while away from home should contact their bank and ask them to press the magic button on their end that will allow you to use your card online while abroad, or else consider contacting a trusted relative or similar, and asking them to assist with the payment from within your own country or residence.

If this proves unworkable, please use the details on the International Payment Information document for wire transfers.

Why are your prices so much lower than most of the other quality climb operators?

Our fees are lower because we have climbs almost every day of the year, are able to provide permanent work to all our mountain staff, and enjoy high numbers of climbers. Our most prominent natural competitors need to charge around double what we charge for a similar description of services simply because they generally only have around 10% of the climbers booking that we have. Our low operational margins simply could not support a company that only serves comparatively few climbers a year, as most of the companies to which you are likely referring do.

Do your prices include the use of tents and sleeping mats?

Yes, we supply everything required but require you to bring the items on the kit list.

Do your prices include the porters’ wages?

Yes, (and the guide’s, assistant guides’, cooks, and senior camp crew).

Arusha Cycling Club

Wednesday, January 20th 2021

Arusha Pedal Series club aims to organise a group ride three times a week - on Mondays, Wednesdays or Thursdays, and Saturdays. All keen cyclists are welcome to join.

NARELE01

January 2021

This is a safari itinerary that is recommended when the wildebeest migration is towards the south of the Serengeti.

AGNPOL01

January 2021

This is a safari itinerary that is recommended for around January to February when the wildebeest migration is towards the south of the Serengeti. (Please note that dates depend on availability of flights and receipt of full payment).

CHRCOR01

January 2021

Following a rigorous 8 days spent on Kilimanjaro this is a good, varied use of limited available time on safari, which strikes a good balance between game viewing, fascinating cultural insights, and activity on-foot.

JEFTRA01

January 2021

After a very challenging trek on Team Kilimanjaro's Excel Series, this safari is a great use of limited time to enjoy some game viewing, fascinating cultural exchange, and vigorous on-foot activity in the heart of the African bush.

Dangerous to climb Kilimanjaro?

Friday, January 1st 2021

We read widely divergent estimates of deaths on Kilimanjaro, but how dangerous is it really? In this post we share our own experience of the dangers.

Dealing with COVID in 2021

Thursday, December 3rd 2020

First of all - you can definitely still climb Kilimanjaro during COVID-19! There is absolutely no impediment within Tanzania. Issues only potentially arise with your own country's rules.

How to Get a PCR Test in Zanzibar

Thursday, December 3rd 2020

Although there is no requirement to have a PCR test for COVID in order to enter Tanzania, many climbers are nonetheless required by their airline to show evidence of a negative COVID test before boarding the flight home.

How to Get a PCR Test in Arusha

Wednesday, November 4th 2020

Since the onset of COVID-19 and the immediate and dramatic subsequent loss in booking numbers suffered by tour operators as a consequence of travel restrictions imposed both by governments worldwide, and initially, the Tanzanian government itself, it has been surprising to TK that the Tanzanian government has not made more effort to make information available to prospective travellers explaining how to go about ensuring that they are able to comply with their own country's travel requirements on returning from their Kilimanjaro climb or Tanzanian safari.

Help Cornelia Raise Funds for Faraja Orphanage in Arusha

Wednesday, October 28th 2020

Most of this donation was given to the orphanage on 12th November 2020. Funds received during the climb will be given on 20th November, the day after the climb ends.