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Your Itinerary
Day 1 - Litchfield National Park & Mary River
Begin your epic Top End adventure in the sleepy city of Darwin, where you’ll meet your local Travel Director and Driver Guide and board the luxury 4WD vehicle. Your brush with Australia’s natural treasures begins in Litchfield National Park. Hear how the local Aboriginal people’s ancestral spirits have shaped the landscape, before embarking on a cross-country journey along the rugged Marrakai Track (seasonally accessible) to the Mary River Wetlands. Tonight, stay in private, permanent safari tents.
Hotel: Wildman Wilderness Lodge, Mary River
Meals: Lunch and dinner
Day 2 - Kakadu
Wake up with the wildlife of Mary River and head to Corroboree Billabong, where you’ll board a wildlife cruise in the company of a local guide to explore its floodplains and spot the creatures that find sanctuary in its lotus-covered waters. Journey into the tropical depths of the iconic Kakadu National Park next, stopping at Bowali Visitor Centre. Prime your adventurer legs this afternoon for a sunset walk at the rock art galleries of Ubirr. Perched atop Nadab Lookout, watch the sun dip into the lush Kakadu floodplains.
Hotel: Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel, Jabiru
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 3 - Katherine Gorge
Enjoy a leisurely start to your day or take to the skies on an early morning scenic flight over Kakadu and Arnhem Land (own expense) before venturing to Nourlangie to admire the ancient Dreamtime art of the Bininj and Mungguy people that is said to span 20,000 years. Continue cross-country to Gunlom Falls – hike to the top of the falls rewarded with a refreshing dip in the crystal-clear plunge pool. Enjoy lunch in the shade of rustling gum trees before you continue to Nitmiluk National Park, where you’ll stay tonight in a five-star eco-lodge.
Hotel: Cicada Lodge, Nitmiluk National Park, Katherine
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 4 - Katherine
The hypnotic rhythms of the didgeridoo take centre stage this morning as you meet Manuel Pamkal and share in his passion for the rich traditional culture into which he was born. Learn about life in the bush and experience first-hand the fine art of rarrk painting using a special reed brush, after which you’ll create your very own masterpiece to take home. Later, board a special Highlight Dinner cruise and learn about the history and culture of the local Jawoyn people.
Hotel: Cicada Lodge, Nitmiluk National Park, Katherine
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 5 - Farewell from Darwin
A leisurely start to the day could see you relaxing at the lodge or embarking on a walk. Later, leave the wilderness behind and journey north along the Stuart Highway, stopping to cool off in the cascading waters of Edith Falls. Next, continue to Adelaide River War Cemetery and pay homage to the heroes who gave their lives in the service and defence of Australia. Bid farewell to this Inspiring Journey as you return to the tropical Northern Territory capital of Darwin.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
5 day Small Group Tour - from £2125
