Safaris to Kakadu, The Kimberley & Private Charters

We are a small, locally owned and operated tour company, based in Darwin. We specialise in luxury small group 4WD safaris and personalised private charters throughout the Northern Territory, Kakadu and the Kimberley.

Kakadu and the Kimberley are the last frontiers of Australia with ancient landscapes, spectacular waterfalls, pristine rock pools and magnificent gorges. Whatever your interests are- there’s something for everyone! Fishing, Aboriginal rock art and culture, bird watching, swimming, wildlife- it’s all included!

Travelling in our luxury 4WD gives you the chance to “experience” the area and not just visit it, as we take you to remote locations, far from the crowds. With no more than 6 people on board, our small group tours leave plenty of room for flexibility and provide maximum comfort in the rugged outback. Take one of our scheduled safaris to Kakadu and the Kimberley or let us design a private charter programme to suit you.

Sound like your kind of holiday? Then read on and see what we can offer you……

Our scheduled 4WD safaris have been designed to give you the best experience possible and visit all the best spots! While our Kimberley safaris are comfortable camping, Kakadu safaris are camping and accommodated to give you the most comfortable experience in the tropical climate.Private charter itineraries are specially designed to suit your interests and time frame. We can tailor-make programmes for specialist bird watching and photographic groups, incentives and of course, families, who want a more personal experience in this special part of the world.

Camping under the stars, swimming in crystal clear rock pools, visiting ancient Aboriginal rock art sites – there’s so much beauty and so much to do- let us introduce you to the Kimberley and Kakadu in all their splendour.

Sacred Earth Safaris primarily operate Kakadu camping tours and Kimberley camping safaris but accommodated touring can also be organised, if required.

Never been camping before? Not to worry- we make life easy for you- our tents are quick and easy to erect, with full head room and camp beds with swags and linen for a good nights sleep! Your guide is always on hand to assist. Erecting your tent and helping wash up is as hard as it gets! Camping certainly doesn’t mean you have to “rough it”- you’ll be surprised at the comfort level our camps will give you, our food is excellent and camping gives you the opportunity to stay in remote locations and experience some amazing sunrises and sunsets. If we venture into more remote locations without any facilities, we carry a portable bush shower and toilet, for your comfort.

There are different levels of accommodation in the Kimberley and the Northern Territory, from basic to luxury or station stays and we will design your itinerary to suit your budget and preferences.

Our tours cater for all ages and levels of fitness and can include as much or as little activity as you’d like! You don’t have to be super fit to enjoy the sights but some activities require a certain level of fitness. While we don’t want to be nosy, letting us know if you have any limitations or disabilities will help us make sure you get the most from your trip and that we don’t take you somewhere unsuitable.

We can include all kinds of activities in your touring, wildlife cruises, helicopter flights, fishing and canoeing, amongst others. Special interests can also be catered for.

We use only the best equipment and have fully equipped, air-conditioned Toyota Landcruiser GXL's with heavy duty trailers, for comfortable travelling along the dirt roads. Every piece of equipment used on tour, from the individual filter coffee cups to our large, roomy tents with shades, has been selected by us to make life easier and to make your tour as comfortable as possible. We also carry reference material and books on board for your enjoyment.

Your tour leader has a senior first aid certificate, and safety equipment is always carried on board including a first aid kit, satellite phone and epirb. We are happy to give you the satellite number to pass on to family for an emergency contact, and recommend that you also give us the details of a person to contact should the need arise.

While you’re touring with us, your tour leader will prepare 3 meals a day for you as well as providing light snacks. Meals include freshly prepared salads, vegetables, fish (barramundi is a favourite) and meat as well as fruit, which is always available. The meals are cooked using the traditional styles of open fire and camp oven. Vegetarians and other dietary requirements are catered for, as long as you let us know when you book.

Tour Meals

The food on a Sacred Earth Safaris Kakadu tour or Kimberley safari is excellent - fresh, varied and plentiful. Special diets are catered for but you need to let us know when you book so we can make sure you’re well looked after. We also understand that after the day’s activities you’ll be hungry so our menus are designed so that you don’t have to wait ages to eat! Your guide will prepare and cook all the meals for you while on a Kimberley tour or Kakadu safari, over an open fire, though helping out with the washing up is always appreciated! A typical day on tour starts with fresh juices, a selection of teas and coffee (instant or filter - we have individual filter coffee cups), cereals, fruit, toast (a selection of bread is available) and a large variety of jams and spreads. We also have pancakes or bacon and eggs some mornings. Lunches are picnic style with a wide selection of salad items, cold meats, cheeses, tuna and bread, rolls or mountain bread. Pre- dinner nibbles are served while dinner is being prepared and these include camembert cheese, olives, dips and chips and a selection of crackers. A typical dinner consists of fresh salads and vegetables, t - bone steaks, fresh barramundi, fillet steak, chicken casserole, stir fries, taco’s, spaghetti or a camp oven roast. All our food is of premium quality and where possible, from local suppliers. We carry fruit in the vehicle and have a selection of other snacks available during the day.

What do I need to bring?

For all tours you will need to bring your personal items, swimwear, towel, toiletries, camera (with plenty of film and spare batteries), medication, sunglasses, wide brimmed hat, sunscreen, walking boots / sandals. It is a good idea to purchase alcohol before you begin your tour as buying en-route can be expensive with limited availability.

Other items may be required, depending on your destination and the time of year. For every tour we provide an information pack, which will be sent to you upon receipt of your final payment, with a map and further details of what to bring as well as where you can buy these items along the way.

Fishing

There are plenty of great places to fish in the Top End and the Kimberley and this can be incorporated into your tour, whether you prefer river or coastal fishing. We carry fishing rods on every trip and there are opportunities throughout the Top End and Kimberley to catch the mighty barramundi, the great fish of the north. So if you fancy “getting a line wet”, don’t hesitate to ask!

About this tour operator

Sacred Earth Safari’s conduct Kakadu tours and Kimberley safaris and are owned and operated by locals, David and Danielle. Sacred Earth Safaris is licenced and accredited under the NT transport act, Parks NT and Parks WA. While Danielle works behind the scenes, David is one of your tour leaders. David is a Territorian with over 20 years of guiding experience. Originally from the Katherine region, he grew up on cattle stations and Aboriginal communities and gained a respect and understanding of the land and culture from an early age. He was one of the first to lead Kakadu tours, had 4 years guiding in Central Australia and has been taking Kimberley safaris to the region for over 12 years, making him one of the most experienced guides in Northern Australia.

Many years of guiding on Kimberley tours has also allowed him to form a special relationship with the remote community of Kalumburu, who allow us to stay on their land, have a local Aboriginal guide show us around and conduct Aboriginal guided tours. With extensive knowledge of Aboriginal rock art and culture, bush tucker, flora, fauna, natural history and geology , David has assisted in the making of several documentary programs, including “The World Around Us” on such networks as CNN and the BBC. He has also been an advisor for several books on the Top End. Now, enough about him….. We’ve designed our scheduled Kakadu tours and Kimberley safaris to cater for all interests and visit all the best places through these regions, in comfort, in our luxury 4WD.

The Kimberley camping safaris and Kakadu camping safaris are comfortable and accommodated tour options can be organised, on request. We plan each Kakadu or Kimberley private charter itinerary carefully, to suit your preferences- whatever they may be. These safaris can be camping or accommodated and can cater for 1 to 6 people, which is ideal for families. We take pride in every aspect of our Kakadu safaris and Kimberley tours and that’s what makes Sacred Earth Safari’s different- the personalised service, attention to detail and commitment to giving you the experience that YOU want!

Special Conditions for Peppers Seven Spirit Bay

Please note that Peppers Seven Spirit Bay is not suitable for children under 12.

Peppers Seven Spirit Bay has a luggage limit of 10kg pp, in a soft bag. Any remaining luggage can be dropped back at your hotel by your Sacred Earth Safaris guide.

Peppers Seven Spirit Bay has a strict cancellation policy, so we strongly recommend travel insurance :

At time of reservation a 30% deposit is required

From booking date if cancelled outside – 91 days a 10% eppers Seven Spirit Bay deposit + 15% security booking deposit cancellation fee will apply

If cancelled 90 – 31 days the 30% Peppers Seven Spirit Bay deposit + 15% security booking deposit is non refundable

If cancelled 30 – 21 days a 50% Peppers Seven Spirit Bay deposit + 15% security booking deposit cancellation fee applies and an invoice issued for the remaining 20%

If cancelled within 21 days of arrival 100 cancellation fees applies

About us - 'Australia 4 Wheel Drive Rentals'
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As one of the Northern Territory's leading small group safari, sightseeing, charter, tour and selfdrive specialists "Australia 4 Wheel Drive Rentals a Darwin Travel Agent License Number NT 094. Incorporating www.australia4tours.com, www.kakaduayersrocktours.com and www.australia4wheeldriverentals.com. We seek out tours from only experienced tour companies to some of Australia's most famous landmarks including Uluru (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.

Australia 4 Wheel Drive Rentals
Australia Business Number 54 561 356 425
Australian NT Licensed Travel Agent No. 094
Tel: International 0061 (0)8 89 453 338 Fax International 0061 (0)8 89 455 507
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Email: info@australia4tours.com

341 McMillans Road, Anula, Darwin 0812, Northern Territory, Australia
Postal address for correspondence: P.O.Box 3410, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia 0801
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As one of the Northern Territory's leading small group safari specialists "Australia 4 Wheel Drive Rentals"
(incorporating www.australia4tours.com), we seek out tours to some of Australia's most famous landmarks including Uluru (Ayers Rock) in Uluru Kkata Tjuta National Park and Watarrka National Park on the Red Centre Way. From the sunny tropical Top End in it's dry and spectacular wet season's to the spiritual heart of the sandy Red Centre, from Aboriginal Culture to abundant wildlife and incredable flora - then onto Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney and Cairns we have sourced an excellent range of tours for your next vacation in Australia.

Our experienced 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, ecotourisim adventure camping safaris in Uluru Kkata Tjuta National Park, Watarrka National Park and Uluru (Ayers Rock) from Alice Springs and Ayers Rock Resort (Uluru) in Northern Territory including learning about Aboriginal culture.