Visiting the 3 main national parks of the Top End (Litchfield, Kakadu and Katherine Gorge) this safari explores the remote areas of Litchfield and Kakadu as well as offering a true cultural experience.

Camping in Litchfield and Kakadu is in three permanent camps all equipped with purpose built "Safari Tents". Each tent has 2 camp beds on to which is rolled a traditional Australian bushman’s swag with high-density mattress, linen, blankets and pillow. Each camping area is serviced with hot showers and flush toilets.

Itinerary
Day 1
Leave Darwin and head south across the Elizabeth and Finniss Rivers to Wangi Falls.

Travel to your exclusive camp at "Minjungari" which gets its name from the beautiful blue water lilies on the billabong nearby.

After lunch the 4WD vehicles are put to work, as you venture further into the remote, less visited areas of this tropical wonderland.

Day 2
Travel to Pine Creek, scene of a major gold rush a century, and then continue on to Manyallaluk, "The Dreaming Place", where you camp for the next two nights.

Day 3
At Manyallaluk you will meet some of the traditional owners of this area, who will share their knowledge of bush tucker and bush medicines and demonstrate their skills in craft work, collection of materials, woven baskets, mats and bark painting.

Day 4
Continue to Nitmiluk National Park where you enjoy a cruise on the majestic Katherine Gorge.

The late afternoon is spent exploring the Gunlom Falls area and perhaps climbing to the escarpment top for spectacular views of the surrounding country.

Day 5
Guests will continue the journey to the beautiful "Maguk", also known as Barramundi Gorge, where you have the chance for a refreshing swim after a short trek through the surrounding rainforest.

From Maguk you will travel to base camp at Mardugal, then we visit the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre, you will learn about the traditional Aboriginal owners of the park, their culture, beliefs and lifestyles.

Afterwards enjoy an afternoon cruise on the world-renowned Yellow Water wetlands. Here you have a chance to see the teeming bird life and perhaps, the awesome saltwater crocodile.

Day 6
Today you travel along the 4WD track to Jim Jim Falls, where you can explore the gorge at the base of the tallest cascade in the Territory. Spend most of the day at Jim Jim with the opportunity for a refreshing swim in the plunge pool and perhaps climbing through the forest to the top of the escarpment).

Day 7
After breaking camp you will visit Nourlangie Rock, a large sandstone outlier towering more than 200 metres above the surrounding area, containing 20,000 years of Aboriginal culture depicted in art forms in many galleries.

Departs: Mondays (12 April to 22 November)

Includes:
Meals
Accommodation
Vehicles
Park Entrance
Refreshments

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