All inclusive Kilimanjaro Climb Tours

At Velam Tours & Safaris, our all-inclusive Kilimanjaro climbing packages are designed to give you the perfect balance of quality and value. We may not claim to be the cheapest operator, but we are proud to offer some of the best prices when you consider everything included. Many budget options appear affordable at first glance, but once hidden costs are added, they often end up being more expensive. With us, you get transparent pricing, reliable service, and the assurance of climbing with an experienced, professional team.

When you book your Kilimanjaro climb with Velam Tours & Safaris, nearly everything you need is covered in the package price. From park fees and camping equipment to meals on the mountain and the support of skilled guides and porters, we make sure you are fully taken care of. The only extra costs are for personal items, your evening meals at the hotel before and after the trek, and tips for the climbing crew. With clear communication and no hidden surprises, we ensure your focus stays on the adventure of reaching the summit, while we handle the rest.

This is what we include in our best prices to climb Kilimanjaro

  • Qualified guides that have been carefully selected and trained by us
  • Minimum of 1 guide for every 2 clients
  • National Park Fees and Rescue Service Prepaid
  • Chief guide carries a Pulse Oximeter, used to take blood-oxygen level readings of clients twice a day
  • Emergency oxygen provided on every climb (for use in emergencies only – not as summiting aid)
  • Complete First Aid kit (for use in emergencies only)
  • Complimentary 3 liters of mineral water (per hiker) for the first day on your climb and 3 liters of purified water per person per day from night 1 on wards
  • Lashings of healthy tasty food
  • Twice daily health checks by guides
  • High summit success rates and client satisfaction
  • Complimentary meet and greet on arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport
  • One arrival & one departure private Airport transfer per group between Kilimanjaro Airport and your hotel in a private vehicle with driver
  • Return transfers between the hotel to the start / finish point of a climb
  • Best premium hotel included as a standard option
  • Hotel accommodation includes storage facilities for excess luggage during hikes
  • Superior quality camping equipment (tents, sleeping mats, – not applicable on the Marangu route as all meals are served at the camps in designated dining halls
  • Table and chairs provided on all climbs
  • Mess tent on all climbs
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as hot drinks on the mountain
  • Food of premium quality and of a bigger variety on the mountain
  • Hot lunch is prepared at the lunch stop and served with table, chairs (and inside mess tent in case of bad weather), except on day 1 of the hike where climbers are provided with a packed lunch. (Not applicable on the Marangu route as all meals is served at the camps in designated mess halls)
  • Sleeping mattress (not applicable on the Marangu route)
  • Water for washing up daily
  • Porter to carry your duffel bag, with maximum weight of 15kg / 32 lbs, from one camp to the next camp
  • Kilimanjaro National Park certificate for your successful summit attempt
  • We are a member of  Leave no trace
  • Fair and ethical treatment of porters
  • Complimentary Flying doctors membership (Emergency Helicopter evacuation in case of emergency – T & C’s apply)
  • We support the local schools, orphanages, Support local entrepreneurs etc
  • Salaries paid to the mountain support crew as per KINAPA (Kilimanjaro National Park Authority) guidelines.
  • Members of Kilimanjaro Guides Association (KGA) and Tanzania Porters organization (TPO)

things we don’t include in our prices to climb Kilimanjaro are

  • Airfares and departure taxes
  • Personal gear
  • Tips for guides, porters and cook
  • Entry visa for Tanzania
  • Vaccinations
  • Travel insurance
  • Dinner in the hotels before and after the climb