Scheduled Tour
5 Days / 4 Nights Kakadu, Arnhem Land (Aboriginal Village) and Bamurru
Luxury 4WD and Light Aircraft
Lodge/Hotel accommodated
Departs Monday and Thursday May till end Oct
Minimum 2, maximum 6 passengers (depart any day with 4 or more passengers)
Code KABDF5

Tour Highlights: Bamurru Plains Safari Lodge, Arnhem Land Aboriginal village and guided tour, Yellow Waters cruise. Nanguluwur rock art sites, Ubirr rock art sites, Warradjan Aboriginal Culture Centre, Bowali Kakadu Park Headquarters Visitor Centre, Maguk waterfall, swimming, Fogg Dam birds, wildlife. Accommodation is two nights at the Gagudju Crocodile Hotel, two nights Bamurru Plains Safari Lodge.

Itinerary:
Day 1: Depart Darwin accommodation at around 8am. Our first stop is Fogg Dam, a vast open wetland area that is home to large numbers of birds during our Top End dry season. Moving on we cross the Marrakai plains, the Adelaide and Mary Rivers before our morning tea stop at the Bark Hut Outback Pub. We then turn off the highway down the old Jim Jim dirt track into Kakadu with the opportunity for viewing bird and wildlife at waterholes along the way. After lunch we join a cruise on the famous Yellow Waters Billabong, abundant with many species of birds and of course the mighty salt water crocodile. Later visit the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre. Tonight our accommodation is at Gagudju Crocodile Hotel. (L)

Day 2: After breakfast we visit the Bowali Visitors Centre and Park Headquarters and Marrawuddi Gallery before heading to the Nanguluwur rock art and occupation sites. This site is less well known and well away from the crowds but has some excellent examples of rock art, including the rare and ancient dynamic figures. There are also the famous x-ray style art and so called contact period art when Aboriginal people had first contact with white man. Your guide will explain the art and culture of the area. We then visit Bowali Visitor Centre and Park Headquarters. After lunch we head south along the 4WD track to Maguk (Barramundie Gorge) spend the afternoon in this picturesque area. At the end of a monsoonal forest walk you can enjoy a swim in the refreshing natural plunge pool below a beautiful perennial waterfall. Tonight our accommodation is at the Gagudju Crocodile Hotel in Jabiru. (BL)

Day 3: Early morning we drive beneath the towering escarpment to East Alligator River, the natural border to Arnhem Land. Entry into Arnhem Land is by special permit only which we will arrange for you. We engage 4WD, ford the crocodile infested river and with the special permission of the traditional owners we visit a small Aboriginal community. Here there is the chance to meet Aboriginal artists and weavers and watch them at work. This is an excellent opportunity to purchase genuine Aboriginal art and craft at wholesale prices. (note-you are under no pressure to buy). Later we join an Aboriginal guided tour to a nearby ancient rock art site, some dated in excess of 20’000 years. You will receive expert interpretation of the art by your Aboriginal guide. There are excellent views overlooking the Arnhem Land wetlands. After lunch join your light aircraft from Kakadu direct to Bamurru Plains Safari Lodge. Overnight Bamurru (BLD)

Day 4: Bamurru is more the African style safari lodge, located on a remote area of Mary River Wetlands, teaming with birds and wildlife. Bamurru is the perfect escape where you can relax or be as active as you want. There are opportunities for air boat touring to see the birdlife close up or a fishing trip can be arranged or perhaps a tour in open bull catch style 4WD,s. The social/dining hub overlooks the wetlands with deck to enjoy the famous Top End sunsets while sipping you favorite wine. The wet edge pool is the perfect place to freshen up after the days activities. Accomodation is individual free standing bungalows, elevated with views across the wetlands from you bed. You morning wake up call is the sounds of the bush. Bamurru is the ultimate in wild bush luxury. Overnight Bamurru (BLD)

Day 5: Morning activities at Bamurru and after lunch fly by light aircraft direct to Darwin. (BL)

Includes all morning teas, breakfasts and lunches at Kakadu. Includes all meals and select alcohol at Bamurru.

Excludes evening meals and alcohol at Kakadu

NOTE: We reserve the right to amend this program as we deem necessary due to weather, seasonal road conditions, logistics, or for Aboriginal cultural reasons.

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