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9 Day Kimberley 4WD Safari, Darwin - Broome


Day 1 (L)

You will be collected from your hotel at 7 am this morning to begin your 9 day 4WD safari through the Kimberley region.

We head south, along the Stuart Highway to KatherineLake Argyle  and after some free time in the town, 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, 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.

Overnight accommodation - Lake Argyle Resort, in en-suite rooms

Day 2 (B,L,D)

After breakfast, we head out to Lake Argyle to Lake Argyle for a 2 hour morning cruise. 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 KuCathedral Gorge in the Bungle Bunglesnunurra 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.The section of road into the park is quite challenging and will give you a real sense of off-road adventure !

Overnight accommodation - Cabin with en-suite in the Bungle Bungles (2 night stay).

Day 3 (B,L,D)

We spend today in the Bungle Bungles.

Bungle Bungles tour

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”. 

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.

There’s also time today for optional helicopter flights (additional cost).

Overnight accommodation - Cabin with en-suite in the Bungle Bungles

Day 4 (B,L)

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

En-route, we visit the beautiful Parrys Lagoon, which offers excellent bird watParrys Lagoonching in the comfort of the purpose built bird hide or from one of the walkways. We stop to enjoy the breathtaking views from Telegraph Hill, over the billabong and wetlands.

Overnight accommodation- Emma Gorge Resort, in tented cabins with en-suites (2 night stay)

 

Day 5 (B,L)

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

Then we drive to the station and you have some time to take an optional walk extra walk, bird watch, swim in the station rockpools or simply relax.

We head back to Emma Gorge for lunch and this afternoon you can take the walk to the beautiful Emma Gorge and waterfall, at your leisure. 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.

Overnight accommodation- Emma Gorge Resort, in tented cabins with en-suites

Day 6 (B,L,D)

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. Zebedee Springs

We’ll also view an art site of cuples, Wanjana 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.

Overnight accommodation – Drysdale River Station in station rooms with shared bathrooms facilities, on a DBB basis

**upgrade to rooms with en-suites may be available for an extra charge- please enquire when booking to avoid disappointment**

Day 7 (B,L,D)

This morning you have the option (additional cost) of taking 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 unnamed waterfalls, King Cascades, St George Basin, Mt Scenic flight over Mitchell Falls and the Kimberley CoastTrafalgar, Prince Frederick Harbour, the Hunter River, Donkins Hill Falls and the spectacular Mitchell Falls. The vast beautiful unspoilt coastline of the wilderness nature reserve is always a heart winner. You may even be lucky enough see crocodiles, dugong and whales.

Those not taking the scenic flight can enjoy a swim at nearby Miners Pool.

Our destination today is Mt Elizabeth Station, a working cattle station, established in 1945 by the pioneering Lacey Family, who still own and run the property today. En-route we visit an art site in the Gibb River area.

Once we’ve checked into our Mt Elizabeth accommodation, you should have a couple of hours to take the station nature walk or relax and enjoy your surrounds, before dinner.

Overnight accommodation – station rooms with shared bathroom facilities at Mt. Elizabeth Station, on a DBB basis

**en-suite rooms are planned as an addition to the property in 2018 and may be available, for an extra charge **

Day 8 (B,L,D)

Our first stop this morning is Galvans Gorge, where a short walk leads to a pretty gorge and plungepool, surrounded by boab trees. It also has some interesting rock art.

Windjana Gorge

We continue west to Bell Gorge, which is said to be the most picturesque gorge in the Kimberley. We have lunch here and spend the rest of the afternoon swimming and relaxing at the waterfall and plungepool.

Then we'll make our way through the Napier and King Leopold Ranges to our accommodation

Overnight accommodation –air- conditioned station rooms with shared bathroom facilities at Mt Hart Wilderness Lodge, or en-suite safari tents, on a DBB basis

Day 9 (B,L)

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

We take a walk into Windjana gorge to view the fossilised reef system and freshwater crocodiles can often be seen lazing around on the river banks.

Then onto Tunnel Creek, a 750m long limestone tunnel in the Napier Range, carved into thTunnel Creeke 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 along the Gibb river road takes us towards Derby, where we’ll stop at the prison boab tree, before making our way to Broome.

We arrive into Broome in the early evening and you will be dropped off at your accommodation.

END ITINERARY

B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner

9 Day Kimberley Tour, Darwin to Broome - Tour code SES9DB

There are currently no dates for Darwin to Broome in 2017

In 2018, this tour departs Darwin to Broome on 23rd May onlySacred Earth Safaris - Book Now! - Kakadu Tours & Kimberley Safaris

AUD $5595 PER ADULT, TWIN SHARE

$5295 PER CHILD TWIN SHARE

$6795 PER PERSON SINGLE

Subject to availability, including GST and valid until 31/10/2018

 

9 Day Kimberley Tour, Broome to Darwin - Tour code SES9BD

In 2017, this tour departs Broome to Darwin on the following dates, subject to availability  : 

1st June- 4 seats remaining. Bookings close 31st March

22nd August

Sacred Earth Safaris - Book Now! - Kakadu Tours & Kimberley Safaris

AUD $5495 PER ADULT, TWIN SHARE

$5195 PER CHILD TWIN SHARE

$6595 PER PERSON SINGLE

Subject to availability, including GST and valid until 31/10/2017

 

In 2018, this tour departs Broome to Darwin on 4th June only

AUD $5595 PER ADULT, TWIN SHARE

$5295 PER CHILD TWIN SHARE

$6795 PER PERSON SINGLE

Subject to availability, including GST and valid until 31/10/2018

 

**don't forget the 10% seniors card holders discount- conditions apply **

Child age 10 - 15 years

**solo travellers must have single accommodation, unless twin share of the same sex can be found. Solo travellers can also request own room and pay single supplement**

Maximum 15 passengers in our new 26 passenger seat 4WD coach

New for 2017- en-suited cabins for 2 nights in the Bungle Bungles and en-suited safari tents at Mt Hart

Inclusions:

Seat in 4WD tour coach, with professional driver guide

• Most meals, as stated
• Entry fees and El Questro Wilderness Permit
• Lake Argyle cruise
• Accommodation, as listed

Exclusions:

• Arrival / departure flights
• Travel insurance
• Alcohol
• Pre and post tour accommodation

• Upgrades to alternative accommodation while on tour- extra charge is involved and they're subject to availability

Extra optional activities, such as Bungle Bungles helicopter flight - from $289 pp, and the Mitchell Falls scenic flight - from $450 pp (please request the flights upon booking to avoid disappointment).

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

Please enquire for private charter prices and details.