Every year thousands of people plan to climb Kilimanjaro, and every year the internet floods with adverts promising the “same experience” for a fraction of the cost. Some trips appear shockingly cheap, sometimes under £2,000  before adding flights or “extras.” But Kilimanjaro is not a budget adventure. It’s a high-altitude expedition, and the price reflects the infrastructure, staff, safety systems, and level of care required to get you up and back down safely. So when a pric