Lynne Fricke

Hi Simone and Karl,

I completed the 12 day Broome – Broome safari with Mark and Carmel Green, arriving back in Broome Sunday 28^th May 2017.

I enjoyed every minute of my tour, beginning with the helpful and comprehensive information package I received via email. I had a few questions, and when I rang Adventure Wild I spoke with Karl who was friendly and forthcoming, with plenty of patience for my sometimes unrelated questions.

I found the tour well-paced, with the four 2-night stays providing a sense of belonging and allowing relaxation time for those who wished. Mark and Carmel provided us with optional alternatives outside the set itinerary which enhanced our experience and were much appreciated by all.

Our meals were timely, varied and plentiful, packed with fresh ingredients. We were offered snacks before every walk and fresh fruit was available daily.

Campsites were generally good, with the standout being Brooking Springs Station where the peaceful, isolated location at the edge of a billabong created a magical first night for our reverse tour. Although Windjana and Bell Gorges were still closed, we were treated to a beautiful sunset on the Derby pier and the campsite at the edge of the Kimberley Entrance Caravan Park was quiet with an expansive outlook and more than adequate amenities. Our 2-night stay at El Questro was enhanced by being so close to the burbling Pentecost River, with the charming ensuite-style amenities adding a touch of class.  The open-air amenities at the Bungle Bungle Station Caravan Park were a joy, and the only site that could have been improved was Home Valley Station.

I have nothing but praise for Mark and Carmel, who welcomed us and outlined the rules with humour and endless patience for our seemingly endless questions. They were informative, funny, entertaining, careful and capable, making every effort to respond to individual requirements. They were supportive without being intrusive on excursions that were challenging to many of our group.

I was comfortable at every stage of the tour, both on the bus and in camp. The tents were spacious and the swags comfortable, although I would have liked the option of an insect screen above my head on the swag so I could see the stars when sleeping out.

Hygiene rules were made very clear, with disinfectant gel available and used before every meal, and Mark and Carmel’s high standards were maintained throughout.

Thank you for making my first Kimberley experience so memorable, and I hope you continue to provide many more visitors with such a positive experience.

Yours sincerely

Rating 5/5