Dennis Shayo

As someone who had never climbed a mountain before, I was understandably concerned about my chances of survival when I decided to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. All of those concerns were shattered thanks to Dennis and his team. Dennis first met us at the airport in the early hours of the morning, being friendly and efficient, especially for the middle of the night. On the mountain itself, he was friendly and knowledgable for the entire climb, even when the rest of us were struggling. On summit night, which was the toughest night of my life, he helped me every (staggered) step of the way. I would not have made it to the top without him, and without Dennis, an entire year of fundraising would have been for nothing. On the way down, I did not feel 100%, so lingered behind the rest of the group. Dennis and William, another guide, stayed with me and carried my bag, even waiting when I needed to sit down to get my strength back. They look after you as an individual, not just as part of a larger group. Anyone considering climbing Kilimanjaro would be very lucky to be looked after by Dennis and his team. They are friendly, knowledgable and caring, helping the trip to become the best experience of my life.