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Climbing mountains!

Hi everyone, my first post!

I'm going to Tanzania in August and I was wondering about the prices of climbing Kilimanjaro. The prices look extortionate - about $2000!

Does anybody know a way I could do this on a budget?


PilotDave
Posts: 4
Joined: 2008 7th July

Hi Dave,

Usually with this sort of thing you get what you pay for - its better to pay more to be honest, you don't want a dodgy guide!


Alan
Posts: 3
Joined: 2008 8th July
Country: United Kingdom
City: Bournemouth

I disagree, sometimes they really do charge too much. A friend of mine climbed a mountain and was camped next to some guy who paid almost twice as much as him, and there really wasn't that much difference between the two climbs.


JasonStaple
Posts: 2
Joined: 2008 8th July
Country: Scotland
City: St Andrews

From my experience it's always cheaper to book a tour/climb from a local company when you actually arrive at your destination rather than from a travel agent in your home country. Also that way you know your money is going to people who live in that country rather than into the profits of an international tour operator.


Travelbug
Posts: 4
Joined: 2007 24th July
Country: UK
City: London