Most Inspirational Moment
It's almost impossible to choose one moment as being the most inspiring; there were so many, but i'll give it a go. The welcome meeting. I travelled with a friend, and we arrived as the welcome meeting was starting; everyone gathered around a big table outside the hotel, coffees, beers in hand. A big map set out on the table. Jeff our guide for the tour briefed us on the trip, what to expect. I remember he painted a vivid p,cture of an adventure to come. I felt like a Hobbit about to set off on some great quest. fizzing with excitement.
Thoughts on Group Leader
This is such an unfair question in many ways. It can often come down to personalities either meshing or not. I think I would speak for our whole group when I say Jeff; our guide was exceptional. He is one of the most personable men I have ever met; he is calm, confident, considerate, clearly an expert in his field with an immense knowledge of natural history he is more than willing to share with you, and make accessible via his excellent mini lectures given on the trail, which got our attention and wonder every time. Jeff's ability to make everything seem effortless meant that we could all become somewhat lazy and simply sink into enjoying the best parts of the tour, without having to worry about any logistics.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Its hard to know what advice would be needed for other travellers. Exodus provide clear advice on what you need to take, what to expect; all necessary information is provided very clearly. I would say; the trip seems expensive, and its fair to say it isn't cheap. There is a saying in marketing "The quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten". That applies in this case. I could not fault one part of the whole experience; leadership, accommodation, food, itinerary, organisation, anything and everything needed to make this a memorable experience that will stay with me forever was included. People talk about expectations around trips of this sort. I can honestly say it exceeded my expectations in every measurable metric. Thank you to the whole team involved in putting together this trip. I will be booking with Exodus in the very near future.