| This superb small
group safari-style camping tour
visits a wide range of environments
at the ideal times of day for a true
appreciation of Kakadu National
Park. With special permission of the
traditional custodians, we have been
granted exclusive overnight access
to the Aboriginal land of Hawk
Dreaming in which we have built an
exclusive safari camp. This area
abounds with many examples of
ancient rock art and occupation
sites with no fences or crowds. With
the guidance and permission of the
Aboriginal owners of Hawk Dreaming,
our Guides will introduce you to
this special place. The camp
features twin bedded tents with
standard size beds, ceiling fans,
lighting, sheets, blankets, pillows
and clean modern ablution
facilities. Hearty meals are
prepared and served by our on site
staff in a truly unique and safe
bush setting where you’ll be
captivated by the simply stunning
sunsets. With a maximum group size
of only 16 people, you’ll receive
truly personalised service. We use
deluxe air-conditioned 4WD vehicles
with forward facing seating for your
comfort.
Day 1: Hawk
Dreaming
Depart Darwin and travel to Kakadu
National Park. En route, we will
take a break at the Bark Hut Inn, an
interesting outback pub. We'll visit
the Bowali Visitor Centre – Kakadu
National Park Headquarters, where
the displays will introduce you to
the many different ecosystems that
make up this World Heritage National
Park. Afterwards we visit Ubirr
Rock, where your guide will
interpret some of the meanings
behind the ancient Aboriginal rock
art found through the galleries. A
short climb will take you to a
lookout with panoramic views over
the surrounding landscape and the
lands of Hawk Dreaming. From here
travel to Hawk Dreaming for lunch,
and settle in to our exclusive camp
before spending the afternoon in the
Hawk Dreaming area. We'll explore
the land of the Bunitj people. Here
intimate rock art sites can be
explored without fences or crowds,
with time to soak up the spiritual
atmospher of the area. Sit and learn
in outdoor "classrooms" just like
the Aboriginals have done for
thousands of year, and after
enjoying the sunset from a nearby
vantage point, return to our
exclusive camp.
Accommodation: Hawk Dreaming
Safari Camp
(Lunch, Dinner)
Day 2: Jim
Jim Gorge
After breakfast this morning, travel
to Jim Jim Gorge by 4WD track. Jim
Jim Gorge is at the edge of the
imposing Arnhem Land Escarpment,
reached by a narrow dirt 4WD track.
Bushwalk through the shady monsoon
forest and climb over boulders
through the impressive gorge to
reach the plunge pool for a well
earned, refreshing swim and time to
take in the majestic beauty of the
gorge. Access to Jim Jim Gorge is by
a 900 metre walk over rocks. Enjoy a
well deserved picnic lunch out in
the bush. Return to Hawk Dreaming
Camp in the evening and overnight at
our exclusive safari camp.
Accommodation: Hawk Dreaming
Safari Camp
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 3:
Yellow Water Wetlands
In the early morning light bid
goodbye to Hawk Dreaming and head
south to Cooinda, home of the Yellow
Water Wetlands Cruise. Here you have
the opportunity to spot for
crocodiles, birds and other
wildlife. We then travel to
Barramundi Gorge (Maguk) where a
short walk through a paperbark
forest will bring you to the base of
this picturesque waterfall. We’ll
have lunch here before beginning the
journey back to Darwin along the Old
Jim Jim Road, an historic 4WD track.
We drive through the South Alligator
River along this track before
rejoining the Arnhem and Stuart
Highways. You will be returned to
your Darwin accommodation in the
late afternoon.
(Breakfast, Lunch) |
