Tipping
Porters and Guides on Kilimanjaro are paid a good wage by local standards but the work is very hard. Local traditions have established a rather attitudeThe tips below are purely given as a guideline. Poor service should result in lower tips; in serious circumstances a report should be lodged with our staff or on the feedback form.
We recommend the following amounts are not exceeded except in special circumstances. MACHAME ROUTE
GUIDE USD 50-70
COOK USD 30
ASSISTANT GUIDE USD 40
PORTERS USD 20-30
MARANGU ROUTE
GUIDE USD 50
PORTERS USD 15-20
COOK USD 20
ASSISTANT GUIDE USD 30
NOTE
RE. MACHAME WHEN WE HAVE ONLY 2 PEOPLE WE SEND THE FOLLOWING:
1 GUIDE, 4 PORTERS AND A COOK
Equipment List
PRICE LIST FOR EQUIPMENT HIRE (PAID AT HOTEL)
RUCKSACK USD 7
BALACAVA USD 3
SLEEPING BAG USD 7
BATTERY USD 2
SOCKS USD 2
DUFFEL BAG USD 7
STICK USD 3
GAITER USD 4
TORCH USD 3
GLOVES USD 5
THICK SWEATER USD 4
SUN GLASSES USD 3
UNDERWEAR TROUSER USD 3
RAIN COAT USD 4
RAIN TROUSER USD 3
MOUNTAIN BOOTS USD 7
