6 Day accommodated Gibb River Road Gorges 4WD Safari

Day 1 (L,D)

You will be collected from your Broome accommodation at 8am this morning to begin your 6 day 4WD safari through the Kimberley region.

We head north towards Derby and stop to look at the boab prison tree, before heading onto the Gibb River Road. Our destination today is Windjana Gorge, where we’ll have a picnic lunch.

The afternoon is spent exploring 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.

Back to Windjana Gorge for a walk into the gorge before sunset and dinner. Windjana Gorge is part of an ancient Devonian reef system where the Lennard River has cut through the Napier range. Freshwater crocodiles can often be seen lazing around on the river banks. 

Onto our accommodation 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 2 (B,L,D)

After breakfast, we’ll make our way through the Napier and King Leopold Ranges to Bell Gorge, believed to be the most picturesque in the Kimberley. Here we take a short hike which leads to the waterfall, where we have a swim and relax.

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

Mt Hart is also a photographer's delight, with excellent painting and bird- watching opportunities.

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

Day 3 (B,L,D)

Our first stop this morning is 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.

A picnic lunch will be served en-route.

Then onto Manning Gorge, where there’s time for a swim in the waterfall before we head north to our accommodation at Mt. Elizabeth Station.

Mt. Elizabeth Station is a working cattle station, established in 1945 by the pioneering Lacey Family, who still own and run the property today.

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

Day 4 (B,L,D)

This morning, we head out to Warla Gorge (Hahn River Gorge) where we have a dip in the river and relax on the lovely beach.

Then we make our way east towards El Questro Wilderness Park, stopping en-route to view the mighty Pentecost River and Cockburn Ranges and to see the ‘cuples’, which are man made rock indentations. We reach El Questro, which is a million acres in size, mid afternoon and have time for a swim in the rockpool before dinner. 

Overnight accommodation- Station township bungalow, El Questro

Day 5 (B,L)

An early start this morning to beat the crowds to Zebedee Springs for a relaxing dip in the thermal pools, set amongst palm trees.

Then we explore the park including the Durack Tree and Branco’s lookout and have a picnic lunch.We have several options for activities this afternoon- there are a variety of walks and gorges to visit, we can take a cruise through Chamberlain Gorge or we can hire a couple of boats and go for a cruise and a fish on the Pentecost River- the choice is yours (boat hire and cruises are at own expense). 

Dinner this evening is at your own expense. 

Overnight accommodation- Station township bungalow, El Questro

Day 6 (B,L)

This morning we visit a rock art site before leaving El Questro to head north.

We stop at the picturesque Parry’s Lagoon, which is a haven for birdlife, especially water birds. Saltwater crocodiles are often spotted here too.

On our way towards Kununurra, on the Parrys Creek unsealed road, we stop for a swim at a couple of waterfalls- Middle Springs and Black Rock Falls.

Middle Springs is a big pool with a grassy edge, nice for picnics and popular with families. We have a swim and lunch here. Black Rock is a pretty place with a small but fairly deep pool surrounded by tall black cliffs.

We arrive into Kununurra late afternoon and you will be dropped off at your accommodation.

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 October 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
• All meals as stated
• Accommodation, as stated
• Permits
• El Questro Wilderness pass

Exclusions:

• Pre & Post tour accommodation
• Travel insurance
• Alcohol

• Arrival / departure flights