Features:
Remoteness of Arnhemland - Jim Jim Falls - Twin Falls - Barramundi Gorge - Nourlangie Rock - Yellow Water cruise Ubirr Rock - Bowali Visitor Centre - Aboriginal Rock Art - Birdlife - Wildlife - Trekking - Climbing - Swimming - Mt Borradaile Charter Flights.
Itinerary:
You will need a reasonable level of fitness and agility to enjoy this extraordinary World Heritage area, travelling in an air conditioned four wheel drive vehicle and exploring at a relaxed pace with guide who really knows his or her stuff.
Day One:
We leave Darwin at 7:00am and travel towards Kakadu National Park, stopping along the way for some true bush hospitality at the Bark Hut Inn. Entering the park we discover the spectacular scenery and aboriginal rock art of Nourlangie Rock. After a picnic lunch, we cruise Yellow Waters, home to a wide variety of bird life and the lurking saltwater crocodile. We set up camp for the evening, having dinner around the camp fire under the stars.(L,D)
Day Two:
After an early breakfast we depart on our big day out to Twin Falls and Jim Jim Falls. These falls are in a remote area of the park only accessible by four wheel drive, some 70 kilometres off the sealed road. It's an area of incredible natural beauty. Twin Falls is only accessible by water and we take a short boat cruise to the falls.After a picnic lunch, we take the hike (approximately 1km) through the rainforest to Jim Jim Falls. We return to the camp for dinner and overnight (B,L,D)
Day Three:
We leave camp after breakfast and travel to the clear rock pools of Barramundi Gorge. After lunch, explore the rock art and spectacular scenery of Ubirr Rock. Arrive back in Darwin at approximately 6:30pm. (B,L)
Day Four:
Mt Borradaile and the surrounding areas are honeycombed with caves and shelters once occupied by Aboriginal people for over 20,000 years. Today is the time to discover the wonders of this rich and diverse area. Visit Aboriginal rock art, learn about bush tucker and culture, photography, bird watching or just enjoying the silence. (B,L,D)
Day Five:
Take binoculars and walk through the bush spotting some of the over 275 species of birds or colourful insects or simply laze around the swimming hole. Late afternoon depart for your flight back to Darwin airport. Make your own way from Darwin Airport to accommodation or onward arrangements.(B,L)
Accommodation:
This is a camping tour. Nights 1 and 2 are spent at one of our operators' camp sites, all within a short walk of toilets and hot showers. Sleep in two person tents on stretcher beds with mattresses, sleeping bags and
sheets provided.
Nights 3 and 4 are spent at Davidson's Arnhemland Safaris' base camp. Twin-share, airy tents are equipped with beds and 240 volt power. The camps also includes briefing room, library, kitchen and dining areas.
Darwin Accommodation:
When touring with our operator, you will be collected from your pre-tour accommodation in Darwin at the start of the tour. At the end of the tour we will drop you back to your Darwin accommodation (with the exception of Arnhemland Tours which finish with a flight into Darwin Airport).
What to Bring:
Luggage is limited to a small soft bag (maximum 10 kgs for flight from Jabiru to Mt Borradaile and back to Darwin) and a day pack. We suggest you pack shorts and t-shirts for daytime, lightweight long pants and long sleeved shirts for evenings, maybe a light sweater for cool evenings, hat, sunblock, comfortable walking shoes, swimsuit and towel, insect repellent, torch, pillow if desired, extra film and all necessary personal items and medications. Please store large luggage and valuables in Darwin accommodation.
Departures:
1st May to 30th November 2009
Departure dates on request tour will depart with a minimum of 2 passengers Fri, Sat, Mon, Wed
Any day with a minimum of 4 passengers
Maximum of 6 passengers
Prices for 1st May to 30th November 2009
Camping, code SKKA
$3,525.00 per person based on two people traveling
$3925.00 based on one person traveling
NB. Single supplement and child rates available on request