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12 Kimberley Wilderness Deluxe Safari
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Itinerary
Day 1: Broome, Geikie Gorge Cruise
Departing Broome, travel along the Great Northern Highway on the way to Fitzroy Crossing. This afternoon cruise Geikie Gorge and learn more about the flora and fauna surrounding this stunning waterway, hemmed by limestone walls bleached by annual flooding.
Accommodation: Fitzroy Crossing, Fitzroy River Lodge
Meals: L, D
Day 2: Tunnel Creek, Windjana Gorge
Our first stop is Tunnel Creek, a 750 metre-long natural tunnel carved through the Napier Range. With torch in hand, you can wade through the cool waters under the mountain range to view the oasis that awaits on the other side. At Windjana Gorge, sheer cliffs tower above white sands and ancient marine fossils are embedded in the gorge walls. Look out for freshwater crocodiles lazing on the banks of the Lennard River which runs through the gorge. Then we begin our journey on the famous Outback highway, the Gibb River Road, continuing on to our exclusive lodge, in the heart of Ngarinyin country.
Accommodation: Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge
Meals: B, L, D
Day 3: Bell Gorge, Hiking and Swimming
Back on the Gibb River Road we travel to Bell Gorge, where rugged cliffs surround a series of tiered waterholes. Today is yours to explore. Enjoy a swim below the waterfall, go bird watching or choose from a number of hiking opportunities. This is the perfect place to simply relax and enjoy the surroundings.
Accommodation: Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge
Meals: B, L, D
Day 4: Galvans Gorge, Barnett River Gorge
Travel through Kimberley cattle country, discovering secluded gorges. At Galvans Gorge, a short walk leads to a picturesque waterhole. Inspect the gorge's rock art and take a swim. At Barnett River Gorge enjoy lunch under the paperbark trees. Look out for birdlife and take another dip. We then head towards the isolated Mitchell Plateau. Ford the Drysdale River and arrive at our overnight wilderness camp on the banks of the upper King Edward River. This area is the traditional home of the Ngarinyin Aboriginal people.
Accommodation: Marunbabidi Wilderness Camp or Drysdale River Station
Meals: B, L, D
Day 5: King Edward River, Mitchell Plateau
Ascending the Mitchell Plateau, we enter a world of Livistona palm forests, ancient Aboriginal art, magnificent waterfalls and isolated swimming holes. Today, explore Wandjina and Gwion (Bradshaw) art galleries and swim in crystal-clear waters at King Edward River Crossing. Relax at our exclusive wilderness camp beside Camp Creek at the top of the plateau.
Accommodation: Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge
Meals: B, L, D
Day 6: Mitchell Falls, Scenic Flight over Falls
Today discover the beauty of Mitchell Falls. When available, local Aboriginal guides will join us, imparting their knowledge of the area. Begin with a guided hike to Little Merten Falls to view rarely seen Aboriginal art. Continue on to view Gwion (Bradshaw) art and Big Merten Falls before arriving at Mitchell Falls. Here swim in the river above the falls and discover the wildlife. Take a helicopter flight over Mitchell Falls back to the vehicle (or, if you prefer, hike back with your guide). Longer flights over the remote coastline are available at an additional charge.
Accommodation: Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge
Meals: B, L, D
Day 7: Gibb River Road, El Questro Station
Leaving the magnificent Mitchell Plateau, we rejoin the Gibb River Road and ford the Durack River, named after the region's most famous pioneering family. Then ford the Pentecost River where saltwater crocodiles inhabit the deceptively calm waters, before arriving at El Questro Station and Wilderness Park – one million acres in the Kimberley.
Accommodation: Emma Gorge Resort, El Questro
Meals: B, L, D
Day 8: Chamberlain Gorge, Zebedee Thermal Pools, Emma Gorge
Today discover the wonders of El Questro. Cruise Chamberlain Gorge, a fresh waterway fringed by tropical vegetation and rugged escarpments, with a ranger. This afternoon walk to beautiful Zebedee Springs to soak in the natural thermal pools, surrounded by lush ferns and palms. After a leisurely soak, hike to Emma Gorge and indulge in a refreshing swim over to the towering droplet waterfall.
Accommodation: Emma Gorge Resort, El Questro
Meals: B, D
Day 9: World Heritage Purnululu National Park
Farewell El Questro and journey to World Heritage Purnululu National Park, a spectacular wilderness region. We travel the rugged Spring Creek Track into the Bungle Bungle Range. Enjoy a drink while the sun sets over the Bungle Bungle.
Accommodation: Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge
Meals: B, D
Day 10: Echidna Chasm, Cathedral Gorge
Discover the magic of Purnululu for yourself. Virtually unknown to white Australians until 1982, the park's remoteness is equalled only by its untouched, mysterious beauty. Hike into Echidna Chasm, a spectacular cleft in the rock massif. Continue on to Piccaninny Creek and the natural amphitheatre of Cathedral Gorge. Walk among the beehive domes as your guide brings the natural history of the range to life. Learn about bushtucker, bush medicine and the area's significance to local Aboriginals.
Accommodation: Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge
B, L, D
Day 11: Kununurra, Ord River Scheme.
Travel to Kununurra, capital of the East Kimberley and home of the innovative Ord River Irrigation Scheme. Tour the town and see how the irrigation scheme has harnessed the rivers of Western Australia.
Accommodation: Kununurra, Country Club Resort.
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Day 12: Kununurra
This morning your tour concludes in Kununurra after breakfast. You may wish to spend some time in Kununurra exploring the fine diamond shops before your homeward flight.
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