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Kakadu Camping
Safaris and Tours to Kakadu National Park
Kakadu Safaris camping style
and guided to Kakadu National Park in Northern Territory Australia.
There are numerous tour
companies offering Camping Tours and Safaris to Kakadu National
Park from Darwin in the Northern Territory that depart daily
or have scheduled tours and private tours. Camping
tours are often called Camping Safaris or Camping Tours often
indicating the same type of tour components.
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The
Wilderness 4WD Adventures
Wilderness
4WD Adventures have been specializing in small group
nature-based tours since 1990. Our tours are a well
organised camping experience designed for fit active
people ranging in age from 18-40 years and the tour
programs are a pertfect balance of good information
and fun for those who have a thirst for knowledge and
a love for nature.
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Let us show
you the Top End of Australia - Darwin, across to Katherine,
Litchfield, and the world famous Kakadu National Park.
Come and explore the wild northern frontier including
beautiful areas like Litchfield, the Bungle Bungle Ranges,
and other hidden treasures accessible to those who travel
with us.
Our tours
involve a reasonable degree of bushwalking, swimming
and rock climbing and are perfect for adventurous people.
Wherever possible
our aim is to "get away from the crowds" and take passengers
into the more isolated areas of Australia's Northern
Territory. We believe that customer satisfaction is
extremely important and always receive positive feedback
from people who have travelled on our tours.
We are confident
that all of our guides have the ability to provide you
with an enjoyable and exciting experience. If this sounds
good to you and you want a perfect holiday, then take
a tour with Wilderness 4WD Adventures.
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.Wilderness Guided Safari Tours
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Highlights
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Tour Code
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Wilderness
4WD Adventures Selection
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Kakadu Park
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G-WADV-3KA
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3 Day Kakadu Adventure
• Start from Darwin and reutrn to Darwin
Jump on board for 3 action packed days taking in awesome scenery
and exploring magnificent destinations. 3 days tours visit
the main highlights of Kakadu, but be aware, they are conducted
at a faster pace than our 4 and 5 day tours. Visit the visit
the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre, also Twin Falls
where you will get to enjoy an informative boat cruise with
an Aboriginal Guide up Twin Falls Gorge. Our safari camp permit
in this region allows us peaceful camping only 30 minutes
drive from Jim Jim falls.
3
Day Kakadu Adventure
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Kakadu Park
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G-WADV-3LK
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3 Day Litchfield - Kakadu
Adventure
• Start from Darwin and reutrn to Darwin
For those travellers wanting a good look at the Top End
but are tight for time then our 3 Day Litchfield / Kakadu
Adventure will give you a good dose of the best that Kakadu
and Litchfield have to offer. Our first day is spent exploring
Litchfield National Park which is where many of the local
Darwin residents chose to visit with its rainforest walks,
swimming in wondrous waterholes, spectacular waterfalls cascading
off the Tabletop Range and those weird termite mounds dotting
the landscape that we'll find out about.
3
Day Litchfield - Kakadu Adventure
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Top End
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G-WADV-5TE
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5
Day Top End Explorer
• Start from Darwin and reutrn to Darwin
This tour allows more quality time in the areas that are visited.
Great views of central Kakadu, escarpment hike, offroad driving,
hiking and swimming, spectacular waterfalls. A 9 seater Toyota
Troop carrier is usually used as transport and luggage and camping
gear is towed in a trailer. This is a 100% outdoor camping safari
where you sleep in tents or swags usually ruffing it out in
nature.
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Day Top End Explorer |
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Note Jim Jim and Twin Falls may open around late
May-June to Nov. This access to the falls is seasonal depending
on conditions. There is no set date the falls open. Other places
of interest will be subsituted if the falls are closed. Please
note some itineraries and guide lines may change before the
season 1st April 2010- 31st March 2011. |
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Area Information |
Click
here for our photo gallery on Kakadu
National Park, Nitmiluk
National Park, Litchfield
National Park, Koolpin
Gorge, Maguk,
Jim
Jim Gorge and Falls, Twin
Falls Boat Transfer, Butterfly
Gorge, Nourlangie
Rock, Ubirr
Rock. |
| Birds |
Birds
photo gallery |
| Flora |
Flora
photo gallery |
| Wildlife |
Wildlife
photo gallery |
| Sunsets |
Sunsets
photo gallery |
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Where is Kakadu National
Park
 Kakadu
National Park an Australian Natural Icon covers almost 20,000
square kms and is 257 kms East of Darwin the capital city
of the Northern Territory, Australia. Kakadu National Park
is a World Heritage listed area that has been listed for it's
cultural and natural heritage and Kakadu is the largest terrestrial
national park in Australia. Life in the park does depends
on the water, also in respect to the tropical monsoon climate
that produces the downpours of the tropical humidity of the
"wet" season, and the milder weather of the "dry" season.
Kakadu National Park is the
gateway to Arnhemland. The sealed roads from Darwin to Kakadu
is via the Arnhem Highway and from Katherine to Kakadu National
Park via the Kakadu Highway. The Bowali Visitor Centre near
Jabiru in Kakadu National Park is located 257 km from Darwin
in Northern Territory Australia via the Arnhem Highway entrance.
If travelling by road, you should allow 3 hours travelling
time from Darwin. Maps
of the road to Kakadu National Park and of Kakadu National
Park.
If time allows, we advise you
stay in the park for a 2-5 days so that the major sites can
be explored at your leisure. Kakadu National Park can be visited
comfortably by guided tours and guided safaris via the Kakadu
Highway and the Arnhem Highway. Jim Jim Falls, Twin Falls,
Gumlon Gorge, Ubirr, Yellow Waters, Jabiru and Nourlangie
Rock being a few of the main destinations a must see. Currently
about 200,000+ folks visit Kakadu National Park each year.
Visitor numbers are higher during the dry season months of
June to September (approx. 33,000 people visit each July)
and lower during the wet season months (approx. 7,000 people
visit each January).
Kakadu is the second largest
national park in the world and and is home to approximate
number of species: Mammals: 62, Reptiles: 123+, Birds: 280,
Freshwater Fish: 51, Insects: 10,000, Frogs: 25, Plants: 1,275.
(many are rare and occur only in Kakadu).
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Guides |
Our guides are
very professional and are well versed on all aspects of the
Top End and the Kimberley. Constant evaluation programs ensure
that our guides possess extensive knowledge of the flora, fauna,
geology and culture of these regions. Most of our guides have
been guiding for several years and are very enthusiastic about
showing passengers the local wildlife. All guides hold current
first aid certificates & have completed courses in both remote
area operations and minimal impact techniques. |
| Permit
Areas |
Due to our willingness
to work with Aboriginal traditional owners and our commitment
to nature-based eco tourism, we are the only small group tour
operator with access to Upper Sandy Creek Falls (Litchfield).
We are one of only a select few tour companies that have special
access to restricted areas such as Koolpin Gorge (Kakadu), Graveside
Gorge (Kakadu), Moline Rock Hole (Kakadu) and Upper Tolmer Gorge
(Litchfield). We also hold a safari camp permit at Jim Jim Falls
campground (Garnamar). Permit areas allow our passengers to
experience Kakadu without the crowds. |
| Vehicles
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To fully enjoy what
the Top End and The Kimberley has to offer, you need to travel
in a 4WD vehicle and that is a fact. We operate only 4WD vehicles
that range in size from 9–13 seats, so an emphasis is placed
on small group personalised tours. Our vehicles are regularly
serviced and maintained to minimize the risk of breakdowns during
any of our tours. All of our vehicles are airconditioned. |
| Camping
Equipment |
Our tour vehicles
all tow trailers with the necessary equipment to make your camping
safari as comfortable as possible. We provide swags (April –
Nov), sleeping mats, easy-to-erect tents, camp chairs, tables,
12 volt fluorescent lights, communal torches and eskies (ice
boxes to keep the food fresh and the drinks cold). On ocassion
you will code share with Adventure Tour permanent camping infrastructure. |
| Campground
Facilities |
As our tours are
traveling into remote areas and to avoid crowds, some places
that we camp have absolutely no facilities, this occurs predominantly
on the Kimberley tours. Other areas only have basic toilet facilities
and no showers on most occasions. Fortunately we are swimming
on nearly every day of the tours so hygiene is not a problem.
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| Passenger
Involvement |
All of our tours
are designed to provide passengers with a 'hands on' wilderness
camping experience. It is therefore a necessary requirement
that all passengers participate in general camp duties such
as erecting tents, preparing meals, washing up etc. Camp duties
are not strenuous and full group participation allows everybody
more time for other enjoyable activities. |
| Walking
Distances and Programs |
Please be advised
that the programs and walking distances supplied should only
be used as a guideline. Your tour guides may change programs
at their discretion, due to extreme temperatures, safety issues
or to suit the specific interests of the group, and walking
distances may vary substantially. |
| Passenger
Fitness Level |
Our tours have been
designed to suit fit, active people mainly ranging in age from
18–35 years. Tours are not available to any children under the
age of 13 and passengers who are over 45 must ensure they are
extremely fit if they wish to participate in any of our tours.
If you have any doubts regarding your level of fitness, please
discuss it with your agent or contact us directly. |
| Food
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Fresh fruit and
vegetables are available every day. Iced water is available
in the vehicle at all times (except Kimberley tours). Breakfasts
consist of cereals, toast with spreads, tea and coffee. Lunch
is usually a selection of cold meats and salad or sandwiches.
Dinner will be cooked on the campfire by your guide, who is
also a skilled open fire cook, with menus to suit all tastes.
Wine is included with some evening meals. We can easily cater
for vegetarians – please inform us when you book. |
| What
Is Included |
Tours include main
meals, fruit, snacks and all the necessary camping equipment
required for a great experience. Tours also include an awesome
Corroboree Billabong Crocodile & Wildlife Cruise (except Kimberley
tours) and where stated - Excusive Aboriginal Cultural Experience.
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Is Not Included |
Kakadu tours do
not include breakfast on Day 1, Twin Falls Gorge boat cruise
($12.50) or sleeping bags (hire fee $20). Top End tours do not
include breakfast on Day 1, Canoe Hire at Katherine Gorge (Approx
from $35), Twin Falls Gorge boat cruise ($12.50) or sleeping
bags (hire fee $20). Kakadu park entry fees $25 per person. |
| What
To Bring |
Tour ticket, hat,
torch (if you have one), camera and film, sleeping bag (hire
fee $10), closed walking shoes (essential), open footwear (optional),
sunscreen, mosquito repellent, toiletries, towel, swimming gear,
water bottle (1.5 litre), alcohol(cheaper from town), long-sleeved
shirt and a small bag only – minimal luggage please (maximum
10kg on Kimberley tour). Don't wear good clothes. |
| Insurance |
Please consider
it an important service to your clients to encourage them to
purchase comprehensive travel insurance before leaving home.
We strongly recommend that all passengers be fully covered by
insurance. Liability: Whilst we make every effort to
safeguard our clients and their belongings, we cannot be held
responsible for personal injury or loss due to events which
are beyond our control. Passengers should note that adventure
travel involves a higher than normal risk and a signed release
will be required from all participants before tour departure. |
| Reconfirmation |
Do clients need to reconfirm
their tour? Yes, passengers must contact the Adventure
tours direct (Wilderness 4WD Adventures) Reservations Department
nominated on their ticket quoting their E-Ticket Booking before
4pm the day prior to travel with both the name of their accommodation
and room number. Failure to do so could result in the cancellation
of their booking!
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| Conditions
of Travel |
Terms:
Please note that all itineraries are a guideline only and are
subject to change.
Conditions of Travel:This tour company reserves the right
to alter the route or itinerary of any of its tours and arrange
alternative carriers to those advertised if necessary. No refunds
will be given in these circumstances or in the event of any
delay, curtailment or alteration of a trip resulting from any
cause including severe weather conditions or mechanical failure.
A minimum number of passengers is required to operate each tour.
It may therefore be necessary to cancel a scheduled departure
and to offer an alternative or full refund for that tour. Wilderness
4WD Adventures and the agent can't guarantee pick up or drop
off times and are not liable for passenger failure to connect
with other services. We accept no responsibility for loss or
damage to personal belongings or baggage.
Smoking & Drinking: Australian Government regulations
prohibit smoking and the drinking of alcohol inside tourist
vehicles in Australia (smoking and drinking should be limited
to stops along the route). |
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4WD
- 4 Wheel Drive Touring Vehicles to Kakadu: There
are the different 2 main types of 4WD (4 Wheel Drive) tours.The
first which carry 9 Passengers in a Troopcarrier (3 in the front
and 8 in the back on 2 bench seats that are side facing each
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4WD
- 4 Wheel Drive Touring Vehicles to Kakadu: The second
is the larger front facing seated 4WD such as the Canters,
Mitsubishi or Isuzu - 16, 17 or 20 seats front facing
air-conditioned vehicle. These tend to have spacious cabs with
ample legroom and forward facing seats for increased comfort
and a better view for greater appreciation of the scenery. |
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Scheduled
Tours - are tours that
leave on a daily, or nominated days of the week or weekly scheduled
departure. All tours require a minimum number of passengers
to commence and in peak season this never seems to be a concern.
They are all guided with a tour driver who is also the guide
and cook. Group particpation is part of the fun and getting
to know the other travellers in your tour.
Guided Tours
- Camping tours from Darwin have accredited guides as the Northern
Territory Parks authority is very strigent on guides. Northern
territory has a high calibre of guides who have excellent local
knowledge of cultural significance, history, flora and fauna.
Usually you fing a guide may have a hobby and be a local expert
in a particular field like flora, bush medicine plants, birds,
retiles or Aboriginal Culture which makes the tour that little
bit more interesting. |
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Scheduled
Tours with Semi or Permanent Tents and Camps
- Tours can range from 2 days to 5 days and can be camping and
sleeping in budget twin or quad share permanent or semi permanant
tents. Semi permanent tents are usually smaller 2 to 3 person
dome tents you have to help erect your self. There generally
is permanent cooking facilities and purpose-built fire pits,
screened eating areas, share showers and toilets. For Semi or
Permanent Tents tours please see http://www.kakadu-tours.com/ |
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Kakadu
National Park - in Northern Territory, Australia: For more information
go to Kakadu
National Park Australia |
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www.kakadu-tours.com,
www.goholi.com.au
and www.kakadusafaris.com
group of websites part of Goholi Pty Ltd and the Australia
4 Wheel Drive Rentals group are based in Darwin Northern Territory
and is proudly Australian owned, Australian licensed and locally
operated. www.kakadusafaris.com
one of the Northern Territory's leading small group safari,
sightseeing, charter, tour and selfdrive specialists' it is
a Darwin Northern Territory Travel Agent License.
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Pty Ltd - Australia 4 Wheel Drive Rentals group
Australia Tel: International 0061 (0) 8 89 453 338 (Enquiries
for tours)
Local Tel: 08 89 453 338 (Enquiries for tours)
Fax International 0061 (0) 8 89 455 507
Email: goholi@bigpond.com
or Email: info@australia4tours.com
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MISSION STATEMENT
Our very experienced
Northern Territory staff will help you discover the best
of these unique and special tours offers across Australia
with camping safaris to one day sight seeing coach trips,
eco tours australia adventure camping safaris in Kakadu
National Park and Uluru (Ayers Rock) from Alice Springs
and Ayers Rock Resort (Uluru) in Northern Territory. We
seek out tours from only reputable experienced tour companies
to some of Australia's most famous landmarks including Uluru
Kata Tjuta National Park(Ayers Rock) and Kakadu National
Park. From the tropical Top End to the spiritual heart of
the Red Centre, from Aboriginal Culture to abundant wildlife
- then onto Adelaide and Cairns we have sourced an excellent
range of tours for your next vacation in Australia. Our
experienced staff have collectively over 30 years in the
travel industry will help you discover the best of these
unique and special tours offers.
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