It is important to get as many information as you can about hiking and trekking the mountain, and the conditions and difficulties you should expect. Avoid getting tour guides at the market. Some of them are not well qualified. You can end up being abandoned in the middle of the trekking , when the trekking gets tough. Inquire from various tour operators before striking a deal.
Some tour operators charge a lot for mediocre services.
Forget about the semantics being uttered on your television set. This is a five-day gruelling journey, appropriate for people who are fit. Make sure you have enough food and equipment before you commence the adventure.