Recipe for a perfect Kimberley tour
1/ forge agreement with a group of friends (11+) to a private tour with Outback Horizons. Allows you to tailor the tour to the group's preferences
2/ having done your own research, liaise with Bryce and carefully consider his suggestions - he has tested many variations of undertaking The Gibb and knows his stuff
- this includes minimising of one night stays and not trying to cram everything into one trip, while also doing justice to the most epic locations, e.g. very glad we were persuaded to spend 3 nights at both Purnululu (Bungles) and El Questro
3/ apply YOLO principles to the expense – once you’re on the trip and understand what you’re getting for your money, it is great value
4/ throw in Clancy and Steve as your driver/guides/chefs
- join local boy/man Clancy in bombing competitions off rocks, but also observe him adroitly managing group dynamics; always with humour
- while Steve is not as funny as Clancy (sorry Steve), he has a great depth and breadth of knowledge of the natural and cultural features of the Kimberley; both are very respectful of culture and country
5/ add wonderful guest guides at key times – at Purnululu, aboriginal guide Bec had us amused and enthralled, and also touched our hearts
6/ have Bryce behind the scenes pre-empting and mitigating external provider errors, minimising any inconvenience – extraordinarily responsive and effective
7/ then submit to the magic of the Kimberley