Like most entry fees in northern Tanzanian parks, the entry fees for Mount Kilimanjaro National Park are astronomical.
It is not something that needs to concern you, as this fee is included in the price when you book a Kilimanjaro climb.
It is, however, interesting to know...
Rescue Fee: $20
Guide and Porter Entrance Fees: $5
(The entrance fee for staff is $1 per person for the whole trip. You'll end up with 3-5 staff per climber, depending on the size of your group.)
Entry Fee: $60
Hut or Camping Fee: $50
Add up those figures and work out how much of the whole cost of your Kilimanjaro climb goes to Kilimanjaro park fees.
Now look at the whole price for your climb and work out what's left to pay guides and porters, for your equipment and food, the maintenance of the gear, the transfer vehicles, the training of the staff, etc. Not to mention admin staff, licensing fees (thousands per year) and other overheads the operators have to cover.
For the cheapest sensible option, a six day/five night climb, your park fees add up to $635. Let's see where the rest of your money goes...
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