Tipping
The tips below are purely given as a guideline. Poor service should result in lower tips; in serious circumstances a report should be lodged with Zara staff or on the Zara feedback form. We recommend the following amounts are not exceeded except in special circumstances. All tips below are per day, per group.
All routes on Mt Meru & Kilimanjaro
guide usd 15
cook usd 10
assistant guide usd 10
porters usd 7
Gifts in addition are also appreciated - eg warm clothing or footwear.
Note
Expect 2 porters per hiker on the Marangu Route (2 or 3 on longer routes, 4 if camping in the crater), 1 guide per 8 hikers, 1 assistant guide per 4 hikers.
Emergency Equipment Hire List
Price list for equipment hire (paid at hotel)
rucksack usd 10
balacava usd 5
sleeping bag usd 15
sleeping bag (-25°C) usd 30
battery usd 3
socks usd 3
duffel bag usd 5
2 walking poles (ski sticks) usd 10
gaiter usd 7
torch usd 7
gloves usd 5
thick sweater usd 4
sun glasses usd 7
underwear trouser usd 3
rain coat/jacket usd 5
waterproof trousers usd 5
mountain boots usd 8
water bottle usd 4
fleece jacket usd 7
hats usd 4
alw 16/5/2007
