Testimonial for Adventure Wild

Bryan Henshaw

Year of Tour: 2017

The country was amazing.  The vast majority was dry with sparse vegetation, but it was regularly interspersed with rivers and creeks that provided heavenly oasis.   Rainforest in gorges were deliciously cool and Boababs provided glorious photographic subjects.  The hundreds of creek and river crossings ranged from bone dry to near-torrents.  We viewed, and cruised in, several magnificent ancient ranges with fascinating structures and history.  None more so than the Bungle Bungles.

The Aboriginal rock art that we visited was exquisite.  Taking us back millennia to a sacred place and time. Some was exactly as I remember studying in Art in secondary school.

The weather was glorious.  Each day was as perfect as previous day.  It did get a bit hot but water and shade were easy remedies. One day of high cloud provided photographic, rather than temperature relief.

The night sky was spectacular.  With a waning moon, the starlight became even more impressive as we progressed. Absolutely brilliant stars from through the trees to the horizon at ground level to the zenith in every direction.

The road was as advertised: dry, wet, corrugated, smooth, sandy, rocky, graded, unkempt and sealed in places.  Thankfully, the truck was very comfortable and Phil a very considerate driver. We had one long day on the road which wasn’t the best for some. Interestingly, the Gibb River Rd is sealed from Kununurra to El Questro turnoff.

The group was from all over Australia as well as a couple from England.  We had riotous fun together, learning about and enjoying the Kimberley together.   We parted all too soon, shared contact details and there is a strong desire for a reunion.

The food that we had on the tour was gastronomic.  We had amazing variety and never less than we wanted.  A couple of guest contributions augmented the cuisine.

The accommodation was the best swags and tents that we have ever slept in for eleven nights in a row.

Far from the least, our hosts were simply sensational.  A couple that have extensive experience, knowledge and passion for Australia. Nothing was too much trouble, nor was anything overlooked.

Overall, it was everything we had hoped for and much more – A++.

Catchyalata

Rating 5/5