Litchfield National Park is just 2 hours drive south of Darwin. It features beautiful perennial waterfalls and associated monsoon rainforests. It is the ideal place for some moderate to easy grade bushwalks with always a cool refreshing swim at the end.

Due to its proximity to Darwin most people choose to visit for just one day and are disappointed they have to return to Darwin without visiting the “hidden secrets”.

Within the national park we have our own exclusive safari camp “Minjungari” tucked away in a hidden corner. You’ll enjoy a comfortable night in the wilderness with the only disturbance being the sounds of the bush.

The camp is equipped with our purpose built “Safari Tents”. They are purpose designed and built for our tropical climate. The walls are of canvas and the windows of insect screen. The floors are of wood and are raised above the ground. You’ll enjoy the comfort of this spacious cool design.

Each tent has 2 single camp beds onto which is rolled a traditional Australian bushman’s swag with high density mattress, linen, blankets and pillow. In the evening you will enjoy a sumptuous candle lit dinner from the campfire. Vegetarian and other diets are catered for, be sure to let us know on booking.

IItinerary

Day 1

We leave Darwin and head south across the Elizabeth and Finniss Rivers to Wangi Falls. From here we travel to our exclusive camp at “Minjungari” which gets its name from the beautiful blue waterlilies on the billabong nearby. After lunch the 4WD vehicles are put to work as we venture further into the remote, less visited areas of this tropical wonderland. The beautiful Sandy Creek Falls is a must and when seasonal conditions permit, Surprise Creek, one of Litchfield’s well-hidden secrets. In the evening we return to Minjungari, where you may see the wildlife come down to feed and drink at the nearby billabong.

Camp: Permanent Campsite - Facility Campground

Day 2

For the early risers and keen birdwatchers a morning stroll along the banks of the billabong will prove rewarding. As well as the many bird species that inhabit the area, you may even meet some inquisitive wallabies feeding nearby. After breaking camp we visit some of the historic sites and explore the pioneer background of the area. We then visit Tolmer Falls, home to a colony of rare Orange Horseshoe Bats, and the breathtaking Florence Falls. We return to Darwin via the small town of Batchelor, arriving into Darwin in the late afternoon.

LITCHFIELD SAFARI CAMP Nightly Mid April to November 2008

Litchfield National Park covers an area of 146,000 hectares and is just 2 hours drive south of Darwin. It is the ideal place to spend time exploring the many beautiful waterfalls, pioneering history and the natural wonders like the magnetic termite mounds. Our Safari Camp is situated in a remote 4WD area of the wilderness with the only disturbance being the sounds of the bush.

Lying between the latitudes 12 degrees south to 13 degrees south it is subject to the North West monsoon which brings the majority of the rainfall in the months from December to March. The average daily maximum temperature varies from 31 degrees Celsius in July to around 35 C in the hotter months, October/December. Overnight minimums are around 15 C in July and 24 C in the hotter months.

This area was once inhabited by the Werat, Kungarakanj, Maranugu and Warai people who are the traditional owners of the area.

There is a central eroded sandstone (Middle Proterozoic) plateau from which the perennial waterfalls flow down into the major rivers, the Finniss and the Reynolds. The predominant flora is open Eucalypt forest but there are fascinating swamp areas and spectacular gully monsoonal rainforests along the perennial streams. A wide variety of native animals are present, the largest in the area being the Antelopine Wallaroo and, in some waterways, the Estuarine Crocodile. The unique “Magnetic” Termite mounds are found here and are a spectacular sight to see.

Meet your Odyssey site guide at Monsoon Café (located within the Litchfield Tourist Precinct on Litchfield Park Rd) at 15:45. If you are traveling in a two-wheel-drive vehicle, it will be left overnight in the car park at Monsoon Café. Four-wheel-drive vehicles will follow the site guide into camp along the Reynold’s River 4WD track. Please ensure that 4WD is engaged throughout the whole trip. You will travel in convoy for about 10km where you will encounter creek crossings, sandy tracks and rough terrain. After a days touring enjoy a comfortable relaxed night around the campfire with like minded spirited travellers. The Camp is equipped with locally designed Safari Tents, which are perfect for our tropical climate. The walls are made of canvas and all have insect screening, creating a comfortable spacious cool design. Tents have single beds, fans and lighting (limited). All linen is supplied. Your Camp Host will prepare a delicious evening meal and hearty breakfast for the kitchen and open fire. You will awake to a bush chorus of birds and other animals. Take an early morning guided hike around the billabong before enjoying a scrumptious full breakfast cooked on the open fire. You will then be escorted/transferred back to Monsoon Café for your onward journey.

Please note special diets can be catered for. Please let us know at the time of booking.

Special note:
• Please note that some activities within Australia’s national parks are dependent on weather and the observance of cultural traditions, therefore itineraries are subject to change.
• Personal luggage is limited to an overnight bag and a day pack. Most Darwin accommodation will be happy to store any excess luggage you may have, some do charge a small fee. We recommend that your store valuables in the safety deposit at your Darwin accommodation.
• All travellers should be encouraged to have adequate travel insurance.
• Full payment is required for this tour at the time of booking.

General Tour Information About:
Tour Guides - Permit Areas - Vehicles - Camping Equipment - Campground Facilities - Campground Facilities - Passenger Involvement - Walking Distances and Programs - Passenger Fitness Level - Food - What Is Included - What Is Not Included - What To Bring - Insurance - Conditions of Travel.

Conditions

THE ODYSSEY DIFFERENCE

• Scheluded tours operate with a maximum of just 10 or 12.
• Operating 3 permanently established camps - two in Kakadu National Park and one Litchfield National Park. All camps have large "airy tents' with raised wooden floors and 2 standard size signle beds. Camps are equiped with flushing toilets and insect proof dining shelters. Our Litchfiled camp 'Minjungari' is on an exclusive license.
• Odyssey Tours and Safaris is a Savannah Guide "Master Operator". Odyssey guides are educated professionals. All are naturalist guides with various interests and knowledge who have a passion for the Top End.
• We operate with a number of licenses that give us special access to restricted area ie: Koolpin Gorge, Graveside Gorge in Kakadu National Park, Minjungari in Litchfield National park, Manyallaluk Aboriginal Community south of Katherine.
• Our itineraries are set at a slower pace than most as our philosophy is to offer not just a sightseeing tour but a wilderness experience that will enlighten, educate and enrich our guests.
• Dinner time in camp is a candle lit affair with tablecoths, silerware, wine glasses etc. All diets are catered for - prior advised is required.
• Each of our permanent private camps has it's own "Camp Host" ensuring the highest quality safari hospitality. Solar fridges at all camps and Solar fans in the dinning area if dining inside

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