10 Day accommodated Darwin to Broome 4WD Safari

Day 1 (L,D)

You will be collected from your hotel at 7am this morning to begin your private 10 day 4WD safari through the Kimberley region.

We head south, along the Stuart Highway to the township of Katherine and after a dip in the  Katherine Hot Springs, we continue west. En-route, we can stop to view the Victoria River, one of the largest tidal influenced rivers in the Territory with an abundance of saltwater crocodiles.

We cross through the border into Western Australia and onto Lake Argyle.

Dinner tonight will be served in the restaurant.

Overnight accommodation – Lakeview Cabins with en-suites at Lake Argyle Resort

Day 2 (B,L,D)

After breakfast, we head out to Lake Argyle for a 2 hour morning cruise. Lake Argyle is Australia’s largest man- made lake, covering 1000sq km and built as part of the Ord River scheme. It offers a great expanse of water from which steep red rocky slopes reach up approximately a 150m, in awe-inspiring grandeur.Take in the untamed landscape of the magnificent Carr Boyd Ranges along the inaccessible North Western shoreline as you cruise through some of Lake Argyles 90 islands and inlets. 

Then we pop into Kununurra to collect fresh supplies (due to border restrictions) before heading south to the Bungle Bungles.  

Purnululu National park (the Bungle Bungles) is famous for the ancient range of unusual beehive-shaped domes, gorges and chasms over 350 million years old. Dinner tonight will be served in camp

 Overnight - permanent (fixed) tents with en-suites at the Bungle Bungles campground (2 night stay).

Day 3 (B,L,D)

We spend today in the Bungle Bungles. The section of road into the park is quite challenging and will give you a real sense of off-road adventure !

Our first stop in the park is Cathedral Gorge, a huge natural amphitheatre, with fantastic acoustics. We then take the walk to the Piccininny Lookout, followed by the “Domes trail walk”. 

There’s also time today for optional helicopter flights (additional cost).  This afternoon we take a walk into Echidna Chasm, which is a narrow gorge of conglomerate rock. The walk in is beautiful, passing endemnic livistonia palms.  

Dinner tonight will be served in camp.

Overnight - permanent (fixed) tents with en-suites at the Bungle Bungles campground (2 night stay)

Day 4 (B,L)

After breakfast, we leave the Bungle Bungles and head north again to El Questro Wilderness Park, which is a million acres in size.

En-route we stop to view an Aboriginal art site, which consists of East Kimberley peg figures, Wandjana figures and contemporary styles.

This afternoon we take a walk into the beautiful Emma Gorge. A cool reward awaits you at the end of the walk, where you can swim at Emma Gorge pool and the 200ft waterfall that is fed from a series of natural springs high above the plateau of the Cockburn Range.

Dinner this evening is at your own arrangement and expense (there is a restaurant at El Questro)

Overnight accommodation in station bungalows at El Questro (2 night stay)

Day 5 (L)

We start today with a relaxing dip at the Zebedee Springs thermal pools, set amongst palm trees.

Then we take a walk into El Questro Gorge, which is a trail through a deep, narrow gorge, flanked by sheer cliffs. The walk features clear pools and lush tropical vegetation and the rainforest canopy has a diverse ecosystem, while keeping us shaded and cool through most of the walk. There are a couple of places to stop for a swim along the way and you can choose to take the longer or shorter walk.

We have free time this afternoon for swimming, birdwatching or relaxing at camp.

Optional longer hikes are available this afternoon.

Dinner this evening is at your own arrangement and expense

Overnight accommodation in station bungalows at El Questro ( 2 night stay)

Day 6 (L)

Leaving El Questro, we head onto the Gibb River Road and we’ll drive through the Pentecost River to a lookout, for fantastic views of the river and the mighty Cockburn Range.

We’ll also view an art site of cuples, Wandjana figures and Petroglyphs (rock carvings). This is also where the local Aboriginal people used to shelter and sharpen their spears.

We turn onto the Kalumburu Road and make our way to Drysdale River Station.

Dinner this evening is at your own arrangement and expense (there is a restaurant at Drysdale Station)

Overnight accommodation – motel rooms at Drysdale River Station

Day 7 (L,D)

We start today with a spectacular 2 hour flight over Mitchell Falls and the Kimberley coast !

Your flight takes you past Mt Hann, Deep Gorge and the Rift, then over the magnificent Prince Regent Nature Reserve. Follow the Prince Regent River, fly over several waterfalls including King Cascades, St George Basin, Mt Trafalgar, Prince Frederick Harbour, the Hunter River, Donkins Hill Falls and the spectacular Mitchell Falls. You may even be lucky enough see crocodiles, dugong and whales. The vast, beautiful, unspoilt coastline of this wilderness area is truly stunning and something you can only see and appreciate from the air. It really will be a highlight of your Kimberley experience.

After the flight we make our way south again, stopping on the banks of the Gibb River where we view a rock art site. 

We reach the Gibb River road and continue to Mt.Elizabeth Station,a working cattle station, established in 1945 by the pioneering Lacey Family, who still own and run the property today.  We have the rest of the day to explore Mt Elizabeth. 

Overnight homestead accommodation – twin share at Mt. Elizabeth on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis.

Day 8 (B,L,D)

We spend this morning at Manning Gorge, where we can swim and relax at the gorge.

We continue to Galvans Gorge, a small picturesque gorge, surrounded by boab trees. It has some interesting rock art and is a great place for a relaxing swim. 

Our accommodation tonight is at Mt. Hart Wilderness Lodge, located in the King Leopold Range Conservation Park. Mt Hart has a rich cattle station history and is abundant with wildlife and rare flora and fauna. We’ll enjoy the warm Kimberley bush hospitality and traditional "Kimberley-style" homestead for the next 2 nights. 

Overnight homestead accommodation – twin share at Mt. Hart on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis. (2 night stay)

Day 9 (B,L,D)

We spend this morning at Bell Gorge, which is said to be the most picturesque gorge in the Kimberley.

After lunch we return to Mt Hart, where we have a choice of activities- swim and fish in the fresh water Barker River, paddle the canoes past pandanus lined waterways,  bush walk to one of the isolated gorges and waterholes or wander through Mt Hart's old cattle yards and the ruins of the original homestead.  

Overnight homestead accommodation – twin share at Mt. Hart on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis.

Day 10 (B,L)

Today we pass through the King Leopold and Napier Ranges to Windjana Gorge, part of an ancient Devonian reef system where the Lennard River has cut through the Napier range.

Here we take a walk through Windjana Gorge, to view the fossilised reef system and freshwater crocodiles can often be seen lazing around on the river banks. 

Then we head off to Tunnel Creek, a 750m long limestone tunnel in the Napier Range, carved into the rock over thousands of years. View stalactites and stalacmites and hear the story of Jandamarra, who used the tunnel as a hideout in the late 1800’s. 

The last leg of our journey takes us towards Broome and you will be dropped off at your accommodation at approximately 6pm.

END ITINERARY

B = Breakfast   L = Lunch   D = Dinner

This tour is only operated as a private charter (sole use of vehicle and driver guide for a maximum of 7 passengers) and is valid for travel from May to September only - please enquire for prices and further details.

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

Inclusions:

• Sole use of Luxury 4WD with professional driver guide & purpose built heavy duty trailer
• Meals as stated including 1 restaurant dinner
• Accommodation- homestead, motel, cabins and 2 nights in a permanent camp with ensuites

• Permits and El Questro Wilderness pass

• 2 hour scenic flight over Mitchell Falls and the Kimberley Coast in a light aircraft•

• Lake Argyle cruise

Exclusions:

• Pre & Post tour accommodation
• Travel insurance
• Alcohol

• Arrival / departure flights

• Extra optional activities, such as Bungle Bungles helicopter flight (please request the helicopter flight upon booking to avoid disappointment). 18 mins is approx. $215pp and 30 mins is approx. $325pp