This is the ultimate Top End Adventure and is a must-do for those seeking an Indigenous experience. Explore Kakadu National Park by a small group travelling in a 4WD, get up close and personal to a crocodile on a private Boat Cruise, spend a day in remote Arnhem Land where you will see Ancient Rock art with an Indigenous guide, see towering escarpments and billabongs full of wildlife. Travel to Nitmiluk National Park (Katherine Gorge) where you can paddle, cruise or walk the gorge. Swim in the clear rock holes and waterfalls of Litchfield National Park and take in the Indigenous Culture that makes the Top End so unique. Spend your nights in private campsites, cooking over the campfire and marvelling at the clear Southern skies where stars are plenty and stories flow free.

Explore the waterfalls, spring-fed streams and rugged sandstone escarpments of the Park. Discover intriguing cathedral and magnetic termite mounds and swim, hike and explore Florence and Wangi Falls* and enjoy a picnic Lunch. After Lunch, we leave the highway behind and hit the dirt travelling along the Marrakai Road before joining the Old Jim Jim Road taking us deep into Kakadu National Park. Travelling past billabongs and traversing water crossings brings ample opportunity for wildlife spotting. Arrive at our private campsite complete with comfortable permanent tents at Cooinda where we spend the night enjoying Dinner and some stargazing.

Awake for Breakfast this morning before joining an iconic Yellow Waters Cruise. A must-do activity within Kakadu National Park, the award-winning Yellow Waters cruise is Aboriginal owned and centres around a spectacular billabong system that is home to some remarkable and diverse wildlife. Spotting crocodiles is only one of the many wildlife viewing opportunities on this unique water system. Departing camp we travel to nearby Nourlangie Rock. Here you can see how local Aboriginal people lived in this area through changing times. Environmental and social changes are reflected in the rock art and in the ground, where archaeologists have uncovered over 20,000 years of Aboriginal occupation. After Lunch visits the Bowali Visitor Centre, a Gun-djeihmi name for the local area and creek on land owned by the Mirarr clan. See the audio-visual presentations and Marrawuddi Gallery showcasing Aboriginal art by artists from within Kakadu and the wider region. Later this afternoon we arrive at the culturally significant Aboriginal art site of Ubirr, located within the East Alligator region of the Park. Here you can view a wide range of ancient Aboriginal art which will be interpreted by your guide. Learn the story of the Rainbow Serpent and climb the Nadab Lookout for panoramic views over the floodplain and beyond into Arnhem Land. After learning about the area, it’s time to pick out a quiet spot to sit while we watch the sunset over the Kakadu escarpment before making the short journey to our private and permanent campsite for the night.

On your 3rd Day, a once in a lifetime experience awaits. Travelling into remote Western Arnhem Land you will witness Ancient Aboriginal Art brought to life by your indigenous guide at Injalak Hill. Take in the amazing views across the escarpment before travelling to the Injalak Art Centre where you say goodbye to your Indigenous guide and hello to some amazing art on offer or, simply watch the indigenous artists at work. Tonight we return to camp for another hearty meal and talk about the day’s adventures with your guide.

Next day, the pace relaxes as we head into Gunlom Falls for a full morning to enjoy all this spectacular area has to offer. Relax around the lower plunge pool before hiking to the top of the falls where an amazing view is on offer whilst you enjoy the many rock holes. For the energetic, you can hike to the rear fall where you will be rewarded with a swim under the waterfall. After a tasty Lunch, it’s all aboard as we travel on to the Katherine Region.

Afterwards, we visit the awards winning *Top Didj Cultural Experience. Interact with Top End Aboriginal artist Manuel Pamkal and ask questions about aboriginal culture whilst being educated on the significance of his painting style, weapons used and how he lived off the land. This evening retire to our private campsite near Katherine for Dinner, good company and a well-deserved rest.

It’s up early this morning to get into Nitmiluk National Park (Katherine Gorge) before the masses for a Boat Cruise, canoe (seasonal), a scenic breathtaking flight over the Gorge System (all optional and own expense) or walk along the sheer rock walls that make this place so spectacular. Spend some time exploring the spiritual home of the Jawoyn Aboriginal people before enjoying Lunch. This afternoon we make our way back to Darwin stopping along the way at Edith Falls for a refreshing dip in the plunge pool.

IMPORTANT NOTES: Our safaris are active participation based tours. We rely on the goodwill of all passengers to make them a success. This includes your assistance in the preparation of meals, washing up, gathering firewood and loading/unloading vehicles. *Top Didj Cultural Experience may be substituted with an alternative indigenous experience due to cultural reasons and accessibility issues. Itinerary may change due to cultural reasons, seasonal changes, operational logistics and accessibility. Tour is not suitable for children under 5 years of age. Due to limited space on the vehicle please restrict luggage to one day pack and one soft overnight bag/backpack. Excess luggage should be stored at your Darwin accommodation. Luggage is restricted to 10kg per person in a soft bag or backpack. Travel Insurance compulsory for all passengers travelling on this tour. This should be taken out at the time of booking and must provide cover against personal accident, death, medical expenses and emergency repatriation with a recommended minimum coverage of US$200,000 for each of the categories of cover. We also strongly recommend it covers cancellation, curtailment, personal liability and loss of luggage and personal effects. Each passenger will be required to show proof of their travel insurance on the first day of their tour. Passengers who are unable to show their policy documents will not be permitted to join the tour.