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Hi Gools, Thommo
We hope this finds you both well and on track to hit the road running for the next Kimberley season.
Whilst we knew we would have a fantastic and well-run Nepal tour with your usual attention to detail, we didn’t think we would:
1. Go down a zip line;
2. Climb 1k up to 3,800 meters; and
3. See Everest.
……these were all icing on the cake.
We had a wonderful trip to Bardia and Tiger Tops. All the transfers went well and we just loved the simplicity and ambience at Tiger Tops. Everything was quality, attentive and helpful staff and delicious food. We were lucky to have Krishna, our nature guide, who was also a keen birder. Our list exceeds 100+. We were fortunate to see rhino, elephant, deer, jackal, monkey, even river dolphins……….. and, yes, we saw a (distant) tiger. Abhi put together a great itinerary for us.
All the best for your Kimberley season and don’t forget to look after yourselves.
Cheers
Madeline and Murray
In 2016 I did a tour of the Kimberleys with Gools and Thommo. Such a memorable and wonderful trip with so many firsts i.e. Australian outback with it’s beauty, crossing rivers, setting up/dismantling camp, sleeping in a tent, and swag, amazing campfire dinners to recall a few…
In 2017 a new, different adventure with Gools and Thommo travelling to Rajasthjan, northern India. More firsts i.e. coach, staying in palaces, forts, traversing roads less travelled by commercial tours, dinner every night a new experience, and much more ….
In both experiences, and at all times, I felt completely safe in their care.
Gools and Thommo are a fantastic team, and ensure all other people be it tour guides, drivers, or companies they engage are capable and meet their standards. Often the key is flexibility and pace to meet our needs!
I have no hesitation in recommending travel with G &T Travel Club particularly given their attention to detail, types of accommodation, variety of opportunities and experiences offered on their tours. Thank you Gools and Thommo!
Teresa Goldsbrough, Melbourne
Hello Thommo and Gools,
The Savannahs and Sunsets Tour of Kenya and Tanzania that we took in January 2024 was absolutely brilliant. I had very high expectations of the trip; those expectations were well and truly exceeded. Not only was the wildlife spectacular and plentiful but the organisation of the trip and the atmosphere within our group was amazing. To top it off, every day seemed to come up with a new and unexpected bonus.
A surprising treat was the quality (and quantity!) of the food while the accommodation from the “tents” to the lodges was wonderful. Your organisation of the program and your contacts in the two countries resulted in the best safari program we could have wished for. I must mention the six drivers too. They certainly contributed to making the safari the success that it was.
I was asked to rate the trip out of 10 by one of our sons. I said 9.99 because nothing is perfect but it was very close! Kay said it was the best trip she has ever had.
All the best for your future trips around the world and I hope to see you in Antarctica in 2026!!
Regards,
David and Kay.
“What a great tour of Nepal. We were looked after by two of the best. Gools and Thommo have researched all the best places in Nepal and encouraged everyone to enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes that Nepal has to offer. Nothing was too much trouble for Gools and Thommo to organise or reorganise if necessary.
Many thanks to Bipin and the other local guides who provided friendship, knowledge and encouragement. Also thanks to our drivers who gave us a safe and comfortable trip”.
Pam and Ken Hardy
Thanks Gools & Thommo for the great tour of India. The attention to detail and care your guys provided for us for the trip was superb. You both have cheerful personalities and show such care to the group, which means everyone on the tour are relaxed and were so happy, John & I feel we made so many new friends.
We are so looking forward to our trip in Africa next year with you and a chance to catch up.
Liz Robinson
Afternoon Gools and Thommo
Before more time slips away, with pleasure, here’s my testimonial which I hope will do justice to what I feel was an outstanding tour thanks to your leadership.
If you decide to use my testimonial (no offence will be taken if you don’t), I give consent for it to be posted on the G & T Travel Club website under my first name only (no accompanying image please). If needed, one of an elephant or elephants would be great. I like elephants because they represent long life, wisdom, memory and vitality. They also symbolise luck and prosperity (see postscript below).
‘Savannahs and Sunsets of Kenya and Tanzania’
(February 2023)
Do yourself a favour! Go see ‘The real Africa’ with the G & T Travel Club. They mean it when they say they’re with you every step of the way. More well-travelled than most and highly experienced in all aspects of the travel industry, you’ll be in great hands with Gools and Thommo who personify their motto ‘Travel Without Judgement’.
With the visual feast of prolific wildlife, diverse landscapes and the warm welcome you’ll receive by the African people, this all-inclusive land tour ticks all the boxes and then some. I could not fault the hand-picked accommodation and the quality of food throughout was exceptional. The group size was perfect and the dynamics of my fellow travellers value-added to this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
The itinerary, carefully designed for maximum comfort and enjoyment, included lots of time for excellent game viewing (what we experienced got better each day), stunning scenery, cultural immersion activities and ample downtime to reflect on and enjoy the ambience of the surrounds. Having travelled widely, I rate this competitively well-priced product 12 out of 10 and would do it all over again in a heartbeat.
Thank you G & T Travel Club for this unforgettable holiday in ‘The real Africa’, Kenya and Tanzania. Not only was it excellent value for money, it also exceeded all expectations.
Gwendoline (February 2023)
PS I’m not Hindu but was told during a palm reading in India that my Hindu god is Ganesha whose image is the enormous head of the elephant.
Prior to my palm reading, I had my thumb painted by an Indian miniature artist. It was only at the very end that I realised it was an elephant. On reflection, a serendipitous moment 🙂
We have always said ‘We will never travel to India”, but our view changed when we got an invitation from G & T Travel club to do a tour of Rajasthan! After travelling with Gools and Thommo through the Kimberley, we knew this was a fantastic opportunity to travel with them again as our tour guides, knowing that they were knowledgeable, organised, meticulous (especially with hygiene – very important in India) and just great company!! So we said ‘Let’s do it” and booked almost immediately.
Everything about our Indian tour, in January 2018, was so well organised, from airport transfers, to stunning accommodation, to a great local guide & bus driver & bus (it was the best bus ever!), to fantastic restaurant recommendations, and of course to Thommo & Gool’s wonderful friendship. It is their personal approach, prior research and genuine love of travel that allowed us to experience India, in all its colour and chaos, while still feeling safe and comfortable. We will look forward to future adventures with G & T Travel Club!
Kathy and Michael Toirkens
Braidwood NSW
Dear Thommo & Gools,
Thank you for all of your efforts on the Nepal tour.
So far as a testimonial is concerned, finding the right words is somewhat difficult.
When we invest our money in a holiday it goes without saying that we intend and want to thoroughly enjoy that holiday. You far exceeded not only our expectations but also our hopes on the Nepal trip.
You over-delivered in so many ways. You were alert to the needs of all of your guests often before we even identified our own needs. The pre-tour info was exceptional and accurate (and I am lucky to have a wife that read it all as it proved invaluable). Your quiet professionalism and attentiveness made everything just work.
I feel this testimonial is a bit too effusive so to garner some credibility I have tried to think of something that you could have done better but I’ve come up with nothing.
Without prattling on I will just say:
We like to think that we are pretty experienced and capable tourists but travelling with you guys has given us the confidence that we can, if you’ll have us, travel to destinations that we have wanted to go to but thought may not have been possible or practical.
Thank you again,
Greg (& Jo) Black
Hi Thommo and Gools, hope you had a fabulous time in Mombassa. The photos looked fab!
Sorry haven’t sent the testimonial earlier. Came straight back to work and time has flown. Anyway, here’s my spiel on the tour
Gools and Thommo are fantastic hosts who make every day fun, put everyone at ease, and the thought and care they’ve put into creating this tour shows. It’s a great mix of the big open plains of the Serengeti and the Masai Mara, a leisurely walk getting up close with animals on Crescent Island, village life in Tanzania, and other unique safari parks. The guides, drivers, and camp hosts were all amazing and so generous with their knowledge and time. The mix of lodges and camping meant we got to stay and wake up right in the middle of the action each day. And nothing will ever prepare you for seeing the wildebeest and zebra migration in full flight (or the cuteness of triplet lion cubs).
Thanks Gools and Thommo for a wonderful trip. I absolutely loved it!
PS will send through some intros of friends who are interested in the tour in the next week
Cheers, Fil
Although having previously avoided group tours, we chose this option and G&T Travel Club for our next adventure to Rajasthan, India. G&T came on the back of a strong recommendation by friends who had also travelled with them. We were so pleased with every aspect of our India experience. The itinerary, the accommodation, the food experiences all reflected the effort and thought behind the planning and organisation. What’s more you have Gools and Thommo (Cheryl and Wayne) right there with you ensuring that everything is so well sorted. To top it off we got to travel with a really great bunch of like-minded people, all keen for adventure and travelling without judgment. On the back of this we immediately signed on with G&T for our Africa safari in 2019.
Simon and Lynne, Black Rock, Victoria, Australia
Hi kids,
We had a very smooth trip home.
Due to being in a holding pattern approaching Sydney, we had to get out skates on to catch our connecting flight to Canberra.
During the short time we were away, there has been a decrease in Canberra’s temperatures. But the cooler temperatures resulted in my garden looking resplendent on my return. Perfect day today.
Thank you again for pulling together such a phenomenal Nepal tour.
Your travel knowledge at a subtle level is phenomenal. How wise to settle us in at Bhaktapur and ease us into the culture (& sensory overload) and then let us leave with a BANG by staying right in the centre of the action in Kathmandu. Cushioned of course by our night of luxury.
One would never find this level of understanding your traveler’s travel ‘g-spot’ without your in-depth knowledge, travel experience & contacts.
How lucky are we to be part of all of this.
I hope you have had a little down time in Kathmandu. I know you have much to do with the second group coming in & organising future projects.
No need to reply.
Whilst I was away my friend was changing over/upgrading my laptop. I will collect it tomorrow.
I am having an email issue as my mailbox is full (casual of me to allow that to happen) so till I attend to that I won’t receive it – so save your energy.
Again thank you
My best wishes
Stay safe
Yve
Hello Spirited Traveller
My name is Yve, I hate to admit it, but I am 70 years young. I would like to share with you the experiences I have had with Gools & Thommo.
I met Gools & Thommo when the dice fell correctly & they were our tour leaders for our Kimberley tour with Adventure Wild. I travelled with two friends who were sisters in 2015. We had such a great adventure with them.
Gools & Thommo (G & T) stood out from all the other tour operators we encountered on the tour. G & T were always professional in their manner but always heaps of fun too. Their professionalism carried over to how they dressed & looked after the bus & trailer – & their guests of course. I always felt proud that they were ‘my people’. They were very safe drivers. Some of the other tour leaders were obvious ‘cowboys’ in their manner & driving ability.
Our food was sensational & international. We dined as though we were in a different country every night. Of course, I could not help sidling over to the opposition & enquire what they were having for diner. I would then – in true Aussie style – brag about what we had previously eaten & what we were having for dinner that night. Breakfast & lunch were minor feasts too.
During our tour I was impressed by how G & T immediately sorted out who was who & our personality traits – our strengths & weaknesses, where we shone & were we needed a little assistance. They missed nothing!!! They managed to have some quality time with each guest. They ensured the quieter guests had space to put forth their view or opinion. By their coaching we were a very harmonious group who looked out for each other & demonstrated excellent interaction. Many friendships were shaped during the tour. Each evening around the campfire was an evening to remember.
G & T’s local knowledge of the history, fora & flora, the local people & local’s stories were mind blowing. They ensured that we went home with excellent photos taken from the best possible position.
I was very impressed by G & T’s safety. They always ensured we had plenty of water, wore our hat & adequate shoes. They made sure we had adequate to eat, drink etc. and of course made sure we had plenty of ice for the evenings. The first aid kit was at hand should it be needed.
G & T complement each other as few couples can. They made a formidable team.
Whilst in the Kimberley I asked (in truth, I begged) G & T, that if they did any other travel I would love to join them. I had travelled a lot over the years but as I became older I had ‘lost the edge’ & considered it was time to enjoy escorted travel. And what escorts are G & T.
I travelled with G & T to Thailand, India & Sri Lanka in 2017. Triple all of the above & you may be close to how we were cared for. G & T researched every small detail of this fantastic tour, right down to the quality of linen, proximity to local eateries & activities. Safety again was a high priority. I always felt safe. We had the best quality transport – bus or camel – & importantly, a safe driver or camel driver. Again, there were a lot of cowboys on the roads.
Food & eating experiences, especially eating with the locals, was one of the highlights – but there were so many highlights. Every day was an adventure. We were given plenty of opportunities to freelance & do individual activities as we chose. A small, but ever so important service was pre-knowledge of when & where we could find banks & ATMs or the lack there of, coupled with a reminder of our forthcoming expected expenses.
It certainly was a trip of a life time.
G & T provided excellent information regarding pre-travel requirements and an invaluable list of what to pack. Best of all they are always available to answer any questions.
I am planning to travel to Africa 2019 & can hardly contain myself till then.
If you are looking for travel that ensures your safety, is trouble free, lots of fun, provides adventure and ensures you eke the most out of your dollar & available time, YOU MUST TRAVEL WITH GOOLS & THOMMO.
Nepal 2023 – another amazing trip with G and T Travel.
Sights, sounds, tastes and friendships – memories to last a lifetime! All immaculately researched and planned by Gools and Thommo and their teams on the ground. Our local guides were fantastic.
-Deb Buckett
Thank you so much Gools and Thommo for an amazing time in India.
I’m sure I would never have made it here without you as I’m not a ‘group’ type traveller and solo travel here would be way too scary.
It was everything I wanted and more. I will certainly join you in 2020 for a South East Asia adventure.
Deb Buckett