Dennis Shayo

Dennis (Denny) was very knowledge about the local  environment  and was constantly pointing out plants and wildlife whilst walking steadily uphill on the Umbewe route. We took acclimatization seriously and walked at a slow but steady pace and each night measured both pulse and oxygen levels.

We progressed on the Western Breach route where Dennis showed his mettle in the early hours as we passed the “point of no return” and the effect of altitude took hold. Arriving on the plateau to brilliant, bright sunshine looking over to Arrow glacier and upwards to the summit was a unforgettable experience.

Denny’s excellent guiding skills got us up and over the summit and down to Barafo campsite for hot chocolate and biscuits. I would have no hesitation in recommending Denny to any aspiring Kiliminjaro climbers!