Kilimanjaro Expedition

The Best Kilimanjaro Team! Chris, Global Shenanigans, and our local guides were truly amazing! I cannot say enough about how much I enjoyed climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro with them. We summited in October 2023 on the Machame Route and could not have done it without them! Chris had everything planned, was very responsive to questions prior to the trip, helped with recommendations for gear and training, and the whole trip was very well organized. We started the trip with a few days to relax and visit the Chemka Hot Springs before the climb. After the climb we had time to safari, relax, and celebrate our great accomplishment. It was a trip that I will cherish forever and such an incredible experience thanks to Chris. Everything end-to-end was very well planned and felt personalized versus booking with a larger tour company. I would highly recommend Global Shenangians!!!

I flew to Tanzania to climb a mountain and have an adventure. I flew back to the UK with a passion for a life of adventure. Thank you Chris for you infectious enthusiasm and contagious philosophy for a life of sustainable adventure, the relationships you have built locally to help our dreams carried us up "the hill" and the experiences we had before and after our climb the perfect "book ends" to both prepare us as a Team and help us reflect and unwind after, while enjoying more of the spectacular country. From swimming and rope swinging in a natural spring, climbing Kilimanjaro, to safari adventures and lazing in an infinity pool with a cold beer watching the sunset in great company, all round perfect trip and memories for life!

We would like to pass on our compliments and recommendation to Chris and the Global Shenanigans team for planning and organising our private safari in Tanzania for our honeymoon.

Chris is an exceptional communicator and made our life very easy in the planning stage, he was always providing information and advising on how to maximise our time in TZ. As soon as we had the itinerary nailed down it was all systems go. With a dedicated Whatsapp channel where could all stay in contact with each other, Chris and Thomas were able to provide great support which was a lifesaver when travelling over the land border between Kenya and TZ for tips, advise and guidance.

Once we arrived Thomas was a brilliant coordinator ensuring that all elements of the trip were smooth and allowed us to really enjoy the safari experience.

We couldn't possibly end a review without a big mention for our guy and safari guide Sam. Sam was such a legend and really brought the life to our safari experience. He was quite a chilled/relaxed kind of fella however he was always finding us incredible animal sightings and landing us in incredible settings for lunch. In addition, Sam was great company we could not recommend him enough as a safari guide and driver.

If you are considering any private or custom safari experience in TZ, please do not hesitate to reach out to Chris. You will not regret it.

Thank you Global Shenanigans for a brilliant experience in TZ.

This was truly a life changing adventure.
If you’re considering taking on this trip then I urge you to go for it! I’ve never taken on a challenge like this before and it was incredible!
Chris was on hand from the get go, answering questions and providing me with all the information I needed for this adventure.
Chris and his local team had everything sorted down to the last detail. I didn’t have to think about anything apart from enjoying myself. The trip was filled with activities allowing me to experience Tanzania for all its beauty and the amazing people and culture.
The climb itself was prepared and organised perfectly to give me the best chance of summiting and giving me an unforgettable experience. The team on the mountain were incredible and created a home away from home atmosphere as well as supporting me every step of the way to the top.

I can’t recommend Global Shenanigans enough, it was the perfect trip and had everything you could ever want from an adventure holiday!

10/10 Kili 4 life

Asante Sana to Global Shenanigans for an experience that not many will get to have in their lifetime.

As a solo woman traveller, with little experience in active adventures outside of the UK, it was important to me that I felt I would not only be safe, but have a group of people around me that I would enjoy my time with. Chris made absolutely sure that happened.

Chris' prompt and clear responses to any questions I had before my trip gave me confidence in the overall success of the expedition. Chris has a very hands-on hands-off demeanour about him. Each element of the trip is thought out thoroughly, yet has a very relaxed and almost spontaneous feel - which is something I believe you look out for in an adventure.

I am certain that my experience climbing Kili and the Safaris that followed, wouldn't have been as exciting, smooth running and laughter filled if it wasn't with Global Shenanigans and its team. Its one that I will hold a place in my heart for.

If you're thinking of climbing Kilimanjaro and reading this review to help you decide...then look no further. Book the trip. You wont be disappointed.

Chris really done it here, put everything together perfectly with an amazing team and just an amazing experience all round.

From start to finish the trip went as smoothly as could be, Chris used one of the best local companies to take care of the logistics on the ground and they couldn’t have been more friendly and professional. Everything Chris included in the itinerary was great fun both before and after the climb and it gave us the chance to really get to experience Tanzania and meet the wonderful people there. The climb itself was a real once in a lifetime experience and shouldn’t be taken on lightly but with the right preparation and mindset you’ll have a great time and the best memories to take back with you.

Big thanks to Chris and Global Shenanigans, I will be back!!

I could not recommend Global Shenanigans enough!
The Kilimanjaro trip was possibly the best experience of my life and I don’t think it would have nearly as enjoyable without Chris and the team. From meeting at the airport to up the mountain then back down for a 3 day safari I was entertained every second of the way.
Can’t thank the team enough for not only getting us all to the top of the mountain but making it one of the most enjoyable experiences known to man.

Will definitely be going on a Global Shenanigans expedition in the future!
Cannot recommend enough.

An adventure like this is not to be taken lightly and Chris had everything in hand and organised down to the finest details. I was so impressed with the whole organisation and smooth running of the days activities and individual care of each of us. Chris’s knowledge and professionalism was consistent throughout.
The accommodations and the thought behind each one was second to none.
Whether you’re a solo traveller or part of a group,
and you are looking for a truly authentic journey, with an experienced team, than you have come to the very best place.
I’m so grateful that I was able to experience this beautiful country and it’s culture with a passionate leader who showed consideration and respect for the mountain team, the safari guides and the wonderful Tanzanian people, culture and wildlife.
I am looking forward to what more Global Shenanigans has to offer in the future!

Chris was there to cover off every detail in person, from touchdown at Kilimanjaro airport through to the summit and the bar after! The amount of planning and preparation Chris put in to the trip was evident from the experience we had, all the GS partners including hotel staff and guides were super accommodating and friendly! The Mountain Crew in particular are legends and look after you incredibly well throughout the whole hike, they really will give you the best chance to summit! Tanzania is beautiful and the people incredibly welcoming. Great food, good beer, plenty of fun and a sense of accomplishment! POLE POLE