2 Day Uluru, Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) Camping Safari

Day 1 Uluru (Ayers Rock)

Welcome to the Red Centre and Yulara, gateway to the magnificent Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Spend the afternoon exploring Uluru in the company of an expert local guide. Learn about one of the oldest cultures in the world on a walk around the base of this giant monolith. Visit rock holes, explore ancient caves and see magnificent Indigenous rock paintings and Aboriginal art. As the sun sets, be awed by the kaleidoscope of colour changes that Uluru showcases. Celebrate the end of a very special day with a champagne toast as the last rays of sun disappear below the horizon. Return to camp at Yulara and enjoy a traditional Aussie meal.

Day 2 Kata Tjuta (The Olgas)/ Alice Springs

Rise early to see sunrise light up the rocks of Kata-Tjuta (The Olgas), an area of great importance to the Anangu people. With your leader, enjoy a walk through the 36 domes that combine to form beautiful gorges throughout the area. During the walk, learn about the unique fauna and flora found here. Wander though the Valley of the Winds. After time spent enjoying this unique and culturally significant site, head back to the campsite for lunch. It's then time to hit the road and return to Alice Springs where this adventure ends.

What You Need to Know

Your Vehicle: You will be travelling vehicle specifically designed and built for Australian outback conditions. Vehicles are air-conditioned for your comfort, have CD players and/or Ipod connections and large panoramic windows for uninterrupted sightseeing. Smoking is prohibited on the coach.

Your Road Crew: On most of our tours, your crew will consist of a Driver/Guide. Some tours have drivers and interpreter guides. Our crew are chosen for their driving skills, their knowledge of the outback, their personality and of course their leadership abilities. They are also trained to prepare tasty wholesome meals and will do their utmost to ensure you have a great holiday. Assistance with camp chores is appreciated and forms part of the group camping experience and travel in the Aussie Outback.

Your Meals: Your tour includes meals as indicated. On most days, breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included. Your driver/guide will prepare most of the meals whilst on tour with your assistance with the catering supplied by the local indigenous company, Kungka's Can Cook. Please make sure you advise us of any special dietary requirements well prior to travelling. Complementary wine is also served with dinner on our Red Centre trips.

Participation on Tour: All tours are activity and participation based. During your travels you will have the opportunity to assist with daily activities such as setting up camp, helping prepare meals and clearing dishes. None of this is difficult however many hands make light work and any assistance provided to crew is always much appreciated. Most people agree that this type of activity helps you feel like less of a tourist and more of an explorer.

Tours are also relatively active. Whilst most hikes/walks can be tailored to suit individual fitness levels, please keep in mind that extreme temperatures during summer can add an extra degree of difficulty. During summer months itineraries may be altered to to ensure the more strenuous walks are carried out during the cooler hours of the day. Passenger safety and enjoyment is our priority. To avoid dehydrations, we recommend drinking 1 litre of water per hour when hiking.

Camping Facilities on Tour: Camp sites in the Red Centre are comfortable without compromising the unique natural setting. All of the tents are twin share, have hard floors and real beds. Being permanent sites, there's no pitching of tents and all campsites have hot/cold running water with toilets and shower blocks close by. Sleeping bags and sheep sheets are provides at no extra cost. A travel pillow and towel will be provided for you to use and keep for your future travels! Camp stretchers are also provided for adventurous travellers who want to sleep out under the stars! Environmental Dyno lanterns are also provided within the tents. Power boards are available to recharge your cameras' and videos' battery packs in all our camps.