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Accommodation
All
of Odyssey's private camps (Minjungari, Gunlom and Mardugal)
are equipped with our purpose-built "Safari Tents". They
are locally designed for our tropical climate. The walls
are of canvas and the windows of insect screen. The floors
are wood and are raised above the ground. They have been
specifically designed to keep cool and comfortable.
A tent
has two standard size single beds, each with a traditional
Australian bushman's swag and high density mattress, linen,
blankets and pillow.
A different
type of camp is set up in more remote locations - consisting
of 2m x 2m x 2m dome tents with bushman's swags and stretcher
beds.
Minjungari
(min - joon - yaree)
This
campsite, exclusive to Odyssey Tours & Safaris, is situated
in an isolated area of Litchfield National Park, covering
some 200 hectares with the most beautiful outlook over Minjungari
billabong. Facilities include insect-proof dining shelter,
permanently erected tents, solar hot water for showers,
composting toilets etc. Here at Minjungari you can immerse
yourself in one of the most popular parks of the Top End.
Gunlom
Safari Camp
Gunlom,
located in the southern reaches of Kakadu National Park,
gained worldwide recognition as the beautiful "Echo Pool'
in the movie Crocodile Dundee. Although it is a "regulated"
camping area open to the general public, in an isolated
corner of the camping area we have established our own private
safari camp. Facilities also include an insect-proof dining
shelter, permanently erected tents, and a public amenity
block with solar hot water for showers and flushing toilets
etc.
Mardugal
Situated
in central Kakadu and only five minutes' drive from the
world famous Yellow Water wetlands, Mardugal is the ideal
central location for exploring areas such as Jim Jim and
Twin Falls, Barramundi Gorge, Nourlangi Rock & Ubirr. As
with the Gunlom camp, our Mardugal camp is contained in
a regulated camping area with our camp quite isolated from
others, and has the same facilities as Gunlom.
Koolpin
Gorge (Jarrangbarnim)
Described
by some as the "Jewel in the Crown of Kakadu", Koolpin is
found in remote southern Kakadu. Due to highly restricted
access we either establish a mobile camp or enter Koolpin
on a day basis from Gunlom Camp, just an hour away by four
wheel drive. In keeping with its wilderness standing Koolpin
has very limited facilities. A composting toilet is supplied
and a bush shower is used but don't let the lack of facilities
turn you off camping here. This is a breathtaking, isolated
area still in a pristine wilderness state. Koolpin Creek
flows down several hundred feet through a series of cascades
and pools often called the "Giant's Staircase". We spend
time in this spectacular area photographing its grandeur,
swimming in beautiful, clear pools and learning about some
incredible Aboriginal rock art sites.
Arnhem
Land
Davidson's
Arnhem Land Safaris Camp at Mount Borradaile is a quality
camp and as such is utilised for all safaris into Arnhem
Land. Owners Max and Phillippa Davidson are fellow Savannah
Guide members. Davidson's provide high standard facilities
including permanently erected purpose-built safari tents,
hot showers and dining shelter. It is approximately two
hours' drive from Jabiru.
Wet
Season access is possible by light aircraft.
Nipbamjen
This
camp is located on the southern part of the of Arnhem Land
plateau. Tours into this region are very much focused on
Aboriginal lore and culture. While touring here you will
be led by Manyallaluk Aboriginal Site Guides along with
our own experienced Odyssey Guide. The camp is normally
reserved for use on our scheduled two - day Nipbamjen tour
and is in use on Wednesdays and Saturdays. It is possible
to charter the camp on days other than these or with advance
notice.
Nipbamjen
is a "dry" area and alcohol must not under any circumstances
be taken into the area. The camp is two hours by four wheel
drive from the Manyallaluk Community which in turn is one-and-a-half
hours' drive from Katherine. Katherine is a one-hour flight
from Darwin. Accommodation is a simple yet comfortable bush
safari camp with permanently erected hut/tents. Facilities
include showers and toilets and a dining shelter.
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