FAQs about Climbing Kilimanjaro with TK

The following responses are derived from correspondence with prospective climbers where similar issues have been raised on more than one occasion. Please check this list before asking us any of these questions so that we can aim to minimise delays on correspondence. The answers below are generally given in the first person as they are largely drawn directly from email correspondence.

1. Questions about booking your climb with TK
2. Questions about climb costs
3. What happens before your climb?
4. What happens on the mountain?
5. Questions about our staff
6. Is Kilimanjaro safe?
7. Why should I book with TK?

💸 Tipping

 costs, prices, tipping

Tipping is a universal custom on Kilimanjaro and on safari and has always constituted a significant proportion of a guide or porter’s salary. It is alleged that there are even companies operating locally that do not pay their staff any salaries and that these workers rely exclusively on tips.