Kilimanjaro National Park Fees

The conservation fee is the main Kilimanjaro National Park charge, paid per person for every day you spend inside the park. It helps fund trail maintenance, ranger patrols, waste management and protection of the mountain's forests and fragile alpine habitats. Because it is charged daily, longer routes such as Lemosho or an eight-day itinerary carry more conservation fee days than shorter ones. The extra days are usually worth it, as they give your body more time to acclimatize and improve your chances of reaching the summit.

Camping fees are charged per person per night on routes that use tented campsites, such as Machame, Lemosho, Shira, Umbwe and Rongai. On the Marangu route, climbers sleep in mountain huts and pay hut fees instead. A rescue fee is also charged per person for each climb, supporting the park's rescue services on the mountain. Your private crew carries and sets up all camping equipment, and we include the relevant camping or hut fees and the rescue fee in your quote.

Yes, every member of your mountain crew, including guides, assistant guides, cooks and porters, pays an entry fee to work on Kilimanjaro. These crew fees are paid by the operator, not by climbers directly, and they are part of the true cost of a responsibly run climb. At Foot Slopes Tours and Safaris, we include all crew fees in your itemized quote and follow fair treatment practices for porters, including proper loads, equipment, fair wages and meals. Supporting your crew well helps make every climb safer, happier and more successful.

Yes, day hikes in Kilimanjaro National Park require a conservation fee for the day of your visit, plus the entry fee for your guide. A popular option is a forest walk from Marangu Gate toward Mandara Hut and the Maundi Crater viewpoint, ideal for travelers who want a taste of the mountain before or after a safari. Day hikes do not need camping or hut fees. We arrange permits, a private guide and transfers as part of your tailor-made itinerary.