Kakadu NP and Litchfield NP (3 days)


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AUD$595.00

*** Dry Season Itinerary: June - November ***

Day 1: Darwin > Litchfield NP > Mary River

  • Your driver will pick you up from your hotel / hostel in Darwin around 6:30am
  • Your first stop today will be at the spectacular waterfalls of Litchfield National Park (more beautiful even then those in the Kakadu NP!)
  • Travel to the Mary River Wetlands and embark on a private river cruise, watch out for birds and crocodiles along the river banks
  • stay overnight at the campsite at Point Stuart Wilderness Lodge, close to the Kakadu NP, but far from the tourist masses

Day 2: Mary River > Kakadu NP

  • From your campsite it is only a short ride to the Kakadu NP.
  • See ancient Aboriginal rock art at Ubirr and enjoy the views on the Nardab floodplain from the Ubirr lookout.
  • Hike to Maguk (Barramundi Gorge) and enjoy a swim in the plunge pools
  • stay overnight at a permanent camp within Kakadu NP (no need to set up tents!!!)

Day 3: Kakadu NP > Jim Jim Falls > Darwin

  • 4WD tour to Jim Jim Falls. See Jim Jim Falls and Twin Falls (boat and boardwalk)
  • back to Darwin in the afternoon

*** Wet Season Itinerary: December - May ***

Day 1: Darwin > Litchfield NP > Mary River

  • see above

Day 2: Mary River > Kakadu NP (Jabiru Area)

  • From your campsite it is only a short ride to the Kakadu NP.
  • Depending on the weather / road conditions, you will visit the Mamukala Wetlands and the aboriginal rock art sites at Ubirr
  • Bowali Visitor Centre is also worth a visit, with its exhibits on life in the Kakadu wetlands and its cool cinema
  • Walk to Gubara Springs, which is accessible for 4WDs only
  • stay overnight at a permanent camp within Kakadu NP (no need to set up tents!!!)

Day 3: Kakadu NP (Southern Region) > Darwin

  • Visit the Cathedral Termite Mounds
  • Waterfalls are always a spectacular sight during the wet season: check out Boulder Creek Falls and hike to Motor Car Falls
  • back to Darwin in the afternoon

Your Camping Safari includes:

  • Experienced guide
  • Small group: max. 16 guests
  • 4 Wheel Drive Truck, air-conditioned, front facing seats
  • permanent camp sites, twin share tents
  • 2 meals on day 1 and 3, 3 meals on day 2

Upgrade to Deluxe Tents available

Passengers can upgrade to deluxe safari tents (proper beds with linen, lighting and fans) for $100 per person twin share.

Please pay on check in :

  • Dry season itinerary only: Twin Falls Boat Transfer, $12.50

Departures:

  • daily departures from Darwin 6:30am
  • if you need a place to stay in Darwin before / after the tour, please let us know (> write a remark at the bottom of this form).

AUD$-Price valid until 31 March 2010

# Your Options:
AUD
Euro
£ (GBP)
US$
1 April - November 2009:
Camping Safari, twin share tents
$595
366 Euro
£ 340
$539
2 April - November 2009:
Camping Safari, deluxe safari tents, twin share
$695
427 Euro
£ 397
$629
3 December 2009 - March 2010:
Camping Safari, deluxe safari tents, twin share
$530
326 Euro
£ 303
$480
4 December 2009 - March 2010:
Camping Safari, deluxe twin share safari tents
$630
387 Euro
£ 360
$570

Children 0-7 years not permitted. Children 7+ years pay full adult fare.

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