One surefire way to ensure you have an enjoyable and memorable experience on Mount Kilimanjaro is to book your climb with a reputable tour company. Here are a few guidelines to help you with the selection process.

1. Try to get advice and recommendations from someone who has been on a climb up Mount Kilimanjaro with the company you are interested. Surf internet travel sites like Fodors, and Lonely Planet, read through some of the blogs or post a question. There is an abundance of knowledge and advice out in the travel community.

2. Book with reputable company who has been in operation for a few years, and whose guides and porters are certified. Try to avoid the fly-by-nighters. Look for the presence of a website and how long they have been up and running. Also ask the company outright how long they’ve been in operation. You can also go the extra mile and request the of former clients who might be willing to give a recommendation.

3. Don't skimp on price. Generally, most of the risky tour operators can be found in the below budget category. They typically are able to make such low offers because something important has been cut from your tour. Do your research, comparison and see what other tour companies are offering for the extra cost, decide if its worth it then make the decision.