Fabulous Guide
Gerry was a star! His passion for the animals, his professionalism, his social awareness, his stories, his laugh and ‘the safari bible’ were all incredibly memorable. We loved sitting at picnic (whether Tarangire, Mto wa Mbu, Ngorongoro, Serengeti) or at the lodges and just talking. We learned so much about Tanzania, the people, and the culture from Gerry. The safari picnics were so enjoyable – great spread from the lodges, Gerry with the utensils and beverages! We saw all of the Big 5 (and Honorable Mention – Gerry knows who that is! 🙂 ) many times over. Gerry had an idea/plan/schedule for each of the days that we modified when it made sense and he was good with that flexibility. Gerry was visible and present throughout our stay in Tanzania, always just the right amount of being there without being overly there. And we really liked that he always took care of the locals – no food went to waste, small cash tips here and there for whomever helped us out, all of which felt very considerate and appropriate. In a country where the scenery, the animals, and the people are the stars of the show, Gerry gets the Best Director or Best Choreography award.
“Extraordinary! Staff planned this safari down to the minute details, keeping us regularly informed of everything we needed to bring and know. Superior attention to detail. Not enough good can be said about the incredible guides: Nasibu, Noel, Wilfred and Fulgence. They were patient, courteous, kind and attentive to all our needs. They were extremely knowledgeable about every living thing in the parks. They could spot the flicker of a lion’s ear half a mile away. They drove to every corner of the park where they knew we would see remarkable animals and events like mating, kills, and migrations. It was stunning.”