The best place to look locally for an agency is Arusha where many tours are sold by totters on the street, and hotels and there are plenty of established local tour agencies, here you can ask to meet the crew and look at the gear when booking. Booking a trek online is obviously much easier, with no hassles when you arrive, but you will pay more. Most international companies make use of local operators, the advantage is that they tend to use reliable operators and you can go and read reviews by many people that done the climb before.
Climbing the mountain is not cheap. National park fees, used to conserve the environment, include a daily entrance fee of US$60 per person, a hut/camping fee of US$50 per night, and a rescue fee of US$20 per climb. Allow for costs relating to porters, guides, food, and transport, and you must expect a budget climb for two to four people to cost at least US$1,100 per person.
Climbing costs differ widely, according to the route taken, the number of days spent on the mountain, and the number of people in the party. Camping is more expensive than staying in huts as more equipment needs to be carried. In addition to the amount paid for the climb itself, it is important to budget for tipping the guides and porters. Approximate figures per day are US$20 for the guide, $15 for the cook, and $10 for each porter, but be sure to ascertain the going rate from tour operators before departing.
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