3 Day Kakadu and Litchfield Tour from Darwin(Safari Tent ): Kakadu & Litchfield National Park | Bowali Visitor Centre | Aboriginal Rock Art

* This Safari Pop-up Tent fare price is (Per Person) for Adults or Children. For guests wishing to sleep in the outback but remain protected from the elements, we provide portable dome tents with inflatable mattresses, bed linen, and lanterns. Suitable for children aged between 8 to 17 years old, must be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian at all times. 
DEPARTS: 06:30am
RETURNS: 18:30pm
MAIN PICKUP LOCATION & TIME: Travelodge Resort Darwin, 64 Cavenagh St, Darwin City NT 0800. Join us on an exclusive 4wd safari adventure of a lifetime showcasing the very best Kakadu & Litchfield National Park has to offer. Discover some of the oldest and best-preserved Aboriginal Rock Art in the world, and keep a lookout for some of our prehistoric friends (crocodiles) as we cruise the ancient wetlands by boat. Visit spectacular waterfalls and cool off in some of the most beautiful natural plunge pools imaginable. We'll be exploring some truly spectacular countryside, amongst pockets of rainforest packed with endemic species of flora and fauna. This fully accommodated tour has you relaxing indoors in comfort each night after action-packed days of exploration, culture, and unmatched vistas. We provide comfortable twin share or single pop-up safari tents which give you a little more comfort, privacy, and security or you can try out a traditional swag experience (canvas-covered bed roll)

Day 1: Darwin - Kakadu National Park
Start your adventure by departing from Darwin and head out to the Wetlands Region for a Crocodile & Wildlife Cruise on the Mary River Wetlands, a great opportunity to spot a huge range of Top End birdlife, not to mention some fresh and salty apex predators… crocodiles! We journey on to Kakadu National Park visiting the Bowali Visitor Centre which offers a beautiful introduction to the Park's landscape and wildlife. After some relaxation at camp, we journey north to *Cahills Crossing on the border of Kakadu and Arnhem Land.  Here we embark on a cultural tour of a lifetime - cruising down the East Alligator River on the border of Kakadu and Arnhem Land to experience the Dreamtime stories of the area, majestic birdlife and of course, hope to see crocodiles along where they and the locals aim to catch some barramundi! We will visit one of the best-preserved collections of Aboriginal Rock Art in the world at Ubirr rock upon sunset. This incredibly significant site showcases many styles of Rock Art and allows us to climb up high for a sunset that will blow you away looking out over the Nadab Floodplain. After a big day, we head back to our cozy camp and prepare dinner together,  enjoying an evening with our fellow travellers. 
Meals: Lunch, Dinner. 
Camping: Kakadu National Park sleeping in a Safari Style Pop-up Tent. 
Driving Distance: 420km. 
Hike Distance and Grading: 1km loop Grade 2-3.

Day 2: Kakadu Waterfalls & Plunge Pools
We rise and shine early on day 2 and make our way South to Kakadu National Park. Today we'll spend the day soaking up the spectacular natural beauty of the area, hiking through lush monsoon rainforests, and swimming in pristine plunge pools and waterfalls surrounded by steep escarpments and rocky cliffs. We generally visit Twin Falls or Jim Jim Falls when seasonally accessible, alternatively, we will stop in at Barramundi Gorge (Maguk) or other waterfalls such as Yurmikmik (Motor Car Falls). There are many factors affecting accessibility although your guide will ensure you get the best experience possible. Time permitting, we stop at Nourlangie Rock, another indigenous rock art site where archaeologists have uncovered works dating back over 20,000 years old. We explore the evolving social, cultural, and environmental changes to the area over time before making our way back to camp for a hearty dinner and a well-earned rest. 
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. 
Camping: Kakadu National Park sleeping in a Safari Style Pop-up Tent. 
Driving Distance: 150km. 
Hike Distance and Grading: 1.5km - 4km.

Day 3: Litchfield National Park to Darwin
Travelling south through Pine Creek, a small pioneering town in the Katherine region outside of Kakadu National Park, famous for its discovery of gold in the 1970's. We stop for a quick refreshment break at the Adelaide River before our journey leads us to Litchfield National Park. We spend the afternoon immersed in Litchfield's natural oasis of waterfalls, spring-fed streams and rugged sandstone escarpments. We'll spend time in any combination of Buley Rockholes, Wangi  Falls or Florence Falls for a refreshing soak in picturesque rock holes and waterfalls. Discover the uniquely impressive Magnetic and Cathedral Termite Mounds before making our way back to Darwin, arriving back to your accommodation at approximately 7:00pm. 
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch. 
Driving Distance:  500km. 
Hike Distance and Grading: 1 - 2 km.

Our central meeting point for this tour will be Travelodge Resort Darwin (rebranded to THE LEEA DARWIN) – 64 Cavenagh St, Darwin City @ 6:30am. Guests are to be waiting outside the main gates on Cavenagh Street for collection.

 

• 6:25 – Mindil Beach Casino Resort – Casino Dr The Gardens Darwin
• 6:25 – Cullen Bay Resort – 26 Marina Boulevard Darwin
• 6:30 – Travelodge Resort Darwin (newly rebranded to The Leea Darwin) – 64 Cavenagh St Darwin City
• 6:35 – Courtyard by Marriott Darwin – 81 Smith St Darwin City
• 6:40 – The Cavenagh Hotel – 12 Cavenagh St Darwin City
• 6:45 – Tourist Precinct Mini Bus Zone – 69 Mitchell St Darwin City
• 6:50 – H on Mitchell Hotel Apartment – 105 Mitchell St Darwin City
• 6:53 – DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Esplanade – 116 Esplanade Darwin City
• 6:55 – Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin – 88 Esplanade Darwin City
• 6:58 – Ramada Suites Zen Quarter – 6 Carey Street Darwin City
• 7:00 – Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront – 7 Kitchener Dr Darwin City
• 7:10 – Darwin Resort – 383 Stuart Hwy Winnellie (meeting point Bus Stop ID: 183 Stuart Hwy)

*Please arrive 5-10 mins prior to your nominated pickup location and time, so as not to delay or miss your tour. We ask you to wait outside the front of the hotel and not inside the foyer.

B: Included(On Day 2, 3), L: Included(On Day 1, 2, 3), D: Included(On Day 1, 2)