Tips will vary depending on the length and complexity of the trip, the number of staff on the trip and the number of clients on the trip. Generally groups like to meet together before the end of the trek to discuss how much they would like to tip each staff member based on their individual trek experience. Tips should not be dependent on whether you summit or not, but rather whether your guides and porters were professional and had your best interests in mind. You can use US dollars, Euros, TZ Shillings or a combination of these. The following are daily rates for each climber recommended to tip per staff member:
Note: Each client should expect to tip between US$ 250 – US$ 350 for the entire climb For all Kilimanjaro routes except Marangu you will have: 1 climber: 1 guide, 3 porters, 1 cook 2 climbers: 1 guide, 6 porters, 1 extra assistance guide, 1 cook 3 climbers: 1 guide, 9 porters, 1 extra assistance guide, 1 cook 4 climbers: 2 guides, 9 porters, 1 extra assistance guide, 1 cook, 1 waiter For Marangu you will have: 1 guide and 1 cook for each 8 climbers, 1 extra assistant guide per each 3 climbers, 2 porters per climber