"When you sign up with Cherie Horne, it's a bit like hiring a buzz saw. You are reasonably confident that it will do the job but when you start it up, wow it goes like the clappers!
You will get to know that Cherie never rests!
I spent almost two weeks with Cherie and six other trekkers hiking to the top of Mt Kilimanjaro.
She exudes warmth, care and friendship underpinned with strength, determination and utter professionalism.
All of these attributes mean that if you are in it for the 'journey', Cherie makes sure that it is friendly and safe with maximum experiences. For me this meant her incredibly detailed introduction to the trek that helped frame expectations. Getting to know fellow trekkers whilst still in Australia made me feel more supported on the walk. Then eight days of hiking in the middle of Africa with extraordinary sights and amazing people. The only pressure applied was, eat and drink more and slow down and enjoy.
After our climb, we went on a four day safari. This ticked all the boxes in game viewing.
For those in it for the "destination" I am 100% confident that if you follow the advice provided by Cherie, you will achieve your aim. She is supremely fit, an experienced mountaineer, personal trainer and very handy medically. When the going gets tough, Cherie will be there. This meant eight weeks of specially designed physical training and review and testing of all our gear. On the trek, keeping an eye on our fitness. Then near the top of Kilimanjaro Cherie spending hours going back and forth making sure that every trekker reached his or her goal.
Either way, you will not be disappointed."
Geoff O'Kearney, (Kilimanjaro Climb and Safari, Jan-Feb, 2015)