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7 Day Kimberley Camping Safari, Broome - Kununurra
You will be collected from your hotel at 7.30am this morning to begin your 7 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.
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. Overnight camp - Windjana Gorge campground 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 th Then onto 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.
Finally we head to Mt. Barnett Station and Manning Gorge, where we set up camp and spend the remainder of the afternoon at the gorge, swimming and relaxing.
Day 3 (B,L,D)
This morning, we head north, turning onto the Kalumburu road, stopping on the banks of the Gibb River, where we view a rock art site. Onto the Kalumburu road and after a lunch stop at Drysdale River Station, we continue onto King Edward River to set up camp. There’s time for a swim before sunset and the riverbank is home to an array of birdlife. Overnight camp - on the banks of the King Edward River (2 night stay) Day 4 (B,L,D) Today is spent swimming and exploring in the Mitchell Falls area. On our 3km walk into the falls, we’ll visit Little and Big Mertens Falls, 2 rock art sites and delve into some bushtuckers and medicines. The rest of the day is spent relaxing at Mitchell Falls, a three-tiered waterfall cascading over the plateau’s edge and into the Mitchell River.
We’ll take a short helicopter ride back to the car park enjoying the amazing views on the way and then make our way back to camp. We’ll take a short helicopter ride back to the car park enjoying the amazing views on the way and then make our way back to camp. Overnight camp - on the banks of the King Edward River Day 5 (B,L,D) After breakfast we continue north to King Edward River, where we’ll view 2 unique art sites and a burial site. Your guide will interpret these art sites, of Gwion (Bradshaw), Wandjana figures, Thylacine and other contempory styles and will explain their significance. After lunch, we make our way back down the Kalumburu road to Miners Pool for a swim and some time to relax. Many species of birdlife can be seen here and for the early risers, kangaroo’s often come out at sunrise.
This evening, we’ll have a traditional camp oven roast, cooked in the hot coals.
Overnight camp - Miners Pool campground Day 6 (B,L,D)
This morning we continue south and turn back onto the Gibb River road.
Our destination this morning is El Questro Wilderness Park, which is a million acres in size.
En-route we visit an art site, with cuples, Wandjana figures and Petroglyphs (rock carvings). This is also where the local Aboriginal people used to shelter and sharpen their spears.
We’ll stop at a lookout, for fantastic views of the river and the mighty Cockburn Ranges, before driving through the Pentecost River.
After setting up camp, there’s the opportunity for a swim in the rockpools (part of the Pentecost River) or an optional hike through 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 stopfor a swim along the way. Overnight camp - El Questro campground Day 7 (B) An early start this morning to beat the crowds to Zebedee Springs for a relaxing dip in the thermal pools, set amongst palm trees. We’ll return to camp for breakfast and to pack up.
The rest of your group will leave late morning for the Bungle Bungles and you will be transferred to Kununurra by one of El Questro’s touring vehicles at 12 noon. Your tour finishes in Kununurra, at your hotel, at approximately 1pm. END ITINERARY B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner Itinerary is exclusive to Sacred Earth Safaris and is subject to availability, road, weather and cultural conditions. Maximum 7 passengers Child age 6 - 15 years Scheduled Tour 2011 AUD $3100 PP ADULT, TWIN SHARE AND $3250 SINGLE TENT AUD $2900PP CHILD (aged 6- 15 years) TWIN SHARE AND $3050 SINGLE TENT Subject to availability, including GST and valid until 31/10/2011
Departs Broome on the following fridays in 2011, subject to availability :
13th May 10th June 8th July 5th August 2nd September, 30th September
Inclusions: • Seat in luxury 4WD: GXL Landcruiser (max 6 passengers) Holden Suburban (max 7 passengers), or similar, with professional driver guide & purpose built heavy duty trailer Exclusions: • Arrival/departure flights Longer Kimberley camping tours are available- click here for further options.
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Day
1 (L,D)
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.
