2 Day 4WD Kakadu Accommodated Safari

Day 1 (L,D)

You will be collected from your Darwin accommodation at 7.30 am for your 2 day 4WD Kakadu Safari.

We head south along the Stuart highway and into Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve. These wetlands have international significance because of their beauty and natural ecosystems. A great variety of fauna can be found here throughout the year as well as a large variety of birdlife.

Then we make our way into heritage listed Kakadu National park. Kakadu is the largest national park in Australia, has some of the world’s finest rock art and a variety of habitats, including floodplains and savannah woodlands.

Once within the park, our first stop is Ubirr where we walk through galleries of ancient aboriginal rock art, which your guide will interpret. Also learn about bushtuckers and bush medicines before reaching the top of the plateau, where you can relax and enjoy the spectacular view over the floodplains and Arnhemland escarpment.

A picnic lunch will be served on the banks of the East Alligator River.

Then we head to the centre of the park and to the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre for an insight into the cultural heritage of the park.

Late this afternoon, board the sunset Yellow Waters wetlands cruise. Yellow Waters billabong is located at the end of Jim Jim Creek, a tributary of the South Alligator River. This is the largest river system in Kakadu and contains extensive wetlands, including river channels, floodplains and backwater swamps. About one third of Australia's bird species are represented in Kakadu National Park, with at least 60 species found in these wetlands. There are also plenty of crocodiles in their natural habitat, and buffalo on the floodplains.

After the cruise, we make our way to our accommodation.

Overnight accommodation - Lakeview Park, Bush Bungalows.

Day 2 (B,L)

After breakfast we make our way to Maguk (Barramundi Gorge and falls). Termite mounds are abundant along the dirt road that takes us to the car park and from there, we take a walk through a paperbark forest to reach the gorge. Once we reach the gorge and waterfall, we can have a refreshing swim in the plungepool.

Then to the Nourlangie area and we view the birdlife at Anbangbang billabong before continuing to Nourlangie Rock, an ancient Aboriginal shelter, where we will explore the area and the rock art. Your guide will lead you on an interpretive walk around the site.

Finally, enjoy a look around the Bowali visitors information centre, before beginning our journey back to Darwin.

END ITINERARY

B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner

Itinerary is exclusive to Sacred Earth Safaris and is subject to availability, road, cultural and weather conditions.

Note * Ubirr generally opens in April, as access is affected by the depth of Magela Creek which floods during the wet season. When Ubirr is inaccessible, we visit Nanguluwur art site, which offers a variety of rock art styles, including contact art and spirit figures. Maguk generally opens in May or June and until the opening, we visit Gunlom waterfall or do other activities depending on your interests.

Scheduled Tour 2012- Tour code SES2KD

AUD $850.00 PP TWIN SHARE , AUD $920.00 PP SINGLE ROOM

Maximum 7 Passengers

Departs Darwin Sunday / 01 Apr - 31 Oct

Subject to availability, including GST and valid until 31/10/2012

Inclusions:

• Seat in luxury 4WD, with professional driver guide & purpose built heavy duty trailer
• All Meals as stated
• Sunset Yellow Waters Cruise
• 1 night in a Bush Bungalow
• Kakadu National park entry fee

Exclusions:

• Arrival/departure flights
• Pre & Post tour accommodation
• Travel insurance
• Alcohol

Accommodation upgrades are available - please enquire for details.