Depending on the category you applied in, you will be charged different fees: 1  In the skilled worker category: itâs $550 for the principal applicant, $550 for the spouse, and $150 per children under 22 years old.  In the sponsorship category: the sponsor application is $75, the person sponsored is charged $475.
Kilimanjaro National Park entrance and camping/hut fees by far make up the biggest expense, costing over $130 per climber per day. The other significant expenses are staff wages, food, and transportation costs. Local wages amount to around $40-$80 per climber per day (depending on group size). Food costs come out to about $10-$20 per climber per day (includes food for staff). Transportation costs are about $100 per trip depending on the route. There are also costs associated with wear and tear on camping equipment and administrative costs for arranging your climb.
Mount Kilimanjaro is a currently inactive strato-volcano in northern Tanzania, near the border with Kenya. At 5,895 metres (19,340 feet) above sea level, Kilimanjaro is Africa's highest peak and the world's highest free-standing mountain.