Testimonials

Jim Brett/Naturecorp has single handedly made our dreams come true! Jim was flawless in the organization of visiting Tanzania. Jim knows the local people and the geography like the back of his hand. The fact that he knew Massai leaders made our trip unique and intimate. All of the small details were perfect--we went to local flea markets, visited small villages, orphanages, a hospital, all the while seeing the most extraordinary wildlife the planet has to offer. The countless mammals and birds we saw included rhinos, zebra, elephant, cheetah, leopard, warthog, dik-dik, hyena, eland, buffalo, lions, hippos, and numerous other species. It was like visiting another planet where humans are still living harmoniously with the world around them.

Jim Brett was so magnificent we booked a second trip to Uganda and Rwanda. This time we were off to see mountain gorillas and once again, the trip was unbelievably perfect. Every place we ventured was even more beautiful than the last. He knew the routes we would be traveling and organized picnic lunches at the foot of the impenetrable forest, at the mouth of the Nile with hippos bathing in front of us, and even campfires at dusk. Trekking for mountain gorillas is hands down the most breath-taking and magical encounter we have ever experienced. We trekked twice in Bwindi, Uganda and twice in Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. Every expedition was a new and different experience. Jim had trekked for gorillas in the past and knew what we should expect. Although everything exceeded our expectations, we woke up every morning to a day packed full of excitement. We literally sat among chimpanzees, scratching ourselves, and each other to be accepted among them. As if these majestic apes weren’t enough to make our trip complete, we went on safaris in between- never a dull moment!

The most cherished memories and moments of our lives were spent in Africa, thanks to Jim Brett.

-Danielle Konya and Dylan Smith
2009 & 2010

Vegan Treats - Bethlehem, PA - www.vegantreats.com

Dear Naturecorp

Dream Makers:

I could never thank you enough for our wonderful trip. It was just far, far above our expectations. Every little detail was taken care of. Getting together with our group almost a year in advance, to really get to know each other and develop bonds, was great. Knowing our different personalities and how we would learn from each other and how each person brought something different to the table was just one of the many details that you designed to make this an unbeatable experience. The lodge where we stayed the 1st and last night was so beautiful. Everything about Good Earth was exceptional. The guides where so intelligent and personable, the tents, so nice, the trucks so comfortable and the food was great. We were spoiled. Our every need taken care of.

The route you chose for us was perfect. The birding was fantastic for those of us after great photography, the mammals were uncountable for those of us on a mission to see everything we could and the geology was remarkable for the geologists in the group. Getting to meet the Massai was the most touching experience of my life. It changed me forever. I will never again take for granted all of the blessings we have.

We have shown our more than 1200 pictures to so many people already, and none can believe the things we saw and experienced. I am almost afraid to travel again, because I know that it could never come close to the experience we had in Tanzania. All because of your passion for what you do.

Thank you, Jim, for touching our lives in such a big way!

Louise and Bruce

In the summer of 2009, Jodi and I traveled to Tanzania and visited four national parks during the African dry season. We traveled with a group led by Jim Brett of NatureCorp and had one of the most exciting trips of our lifetimes.

The hallmark of Jim's African adventures is to have each traveler experience the African bush reminiscent of the safaris in the early part of the last century. The tented camps, evening sun-downers by the fire, and experiencing the African night through canvas walls left an indelible impression on everyone in our group. Listening to the awakening of wild Africa as darkness fell (highlighted with groaning lions,chomping hippos, and the mournful cry of the hyenas) alerted the senses of an earlier man in each of us.

The tented camp also showcased amenities including flush toilets, beds with mattresses and sheets, hot showers to order, coffee at your doorstep each morning, hot breakfasts with eggs to order, picnic lunches, and candle light dinners with beer and wine. On our safari, we got all the thrills of being in the bush while being treated to top notch service by each of the camp crews.

And finally, both Jim and the guides were outstanding and not only showed us more birds and animals than we thought possible, but they taught us about what we saw and why wild Africa is truly one of the last great places on this planet. It was a trip of a lifetime but we intend to return in the future.

Rick and Jodi

I traveled with Treks throughout the wilds of Africa with a group of 10 people. They were wonderfully diverse, funny, knowledgeable and simply a great pleasure to be with. Our larger-than-life, beloved guide, Jim Brett - Madalla (wise-one) as we came to affectionately call Jim has been to Africa at least a hundred times and has devoted his life to planetary ecology and conservation. Each animal, bird and many of the people we encountered he knew intimately. A skilled magician, Madalla wove his magic and crafted this awesome journey for us into a piece of life like no other.

Now I am home going through post-Africa blues. It caught me quite by surprise that it would be this difficult to re-acclimate. I am happy for rain today. It is quite cleansing. Most of all, I am very grateful and awed for this experience. It has challenged and it has changed me.

Rebecca Williams, Oregon, 2008 Safari

Dear Bwana Jim:
I now understand why you claim that Africa never really gets out of your mind. Thanks so much for putting together a marvelous adventure, one that literally is life changing. I have thought about it overwhelmingly ever since returning. That says everything about the care, preparation, sense of history and depth you brought to the project: all of it neatly wrapped in a first-rate naturalist’s appreciation for science. I am profoundly grateful for what you brought to this marvelous endeavor. (2007 Tanzania Safari)

Peter Duncan
Retired Director Division of Fish, Wildlife and Marine Resources
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

In March 2006 Paul and Nina Schorran traveled with Jim to Tanzania. Traveling with them were their wonderful children: Garrett, Carla, Aven, Joel, Justin, Renee and Leigh -- ages 18 to 6. What a spectacular experience! Carla wrote the following note to Jim upon their return home.

Dear Jim:
I just wanted to send my greatest thanks to you. You don’t know how much this trip meant to all of us. Before we left there were mixed feelings of the amazement to come. After arriving in Africa I realized I had nothing to worry about. From the moment we drove out our driveway the adventure of a lifetime began. Our family could have never done it without you. Seeing how much you enjoy Africa helped us all to see its beauty. You are an amazing person and I’m so glad to have gotten to know you. I hope that we will always be in touch in the future. Thanks 100 times again and again.

Love, Carla