Sacred Earth Safari's are a small, locally owned and operated tour company, based in Darwin. We specialise in luxury small group scheduled 4WD safaris and personalised private charters throughout the Northern Territory, Kakadu and the Kimberley. 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 gives you the option to choose the style and 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.
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Travelling in our luxury 4WD's 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.
Our scheduled 4WD safaris have been designed to give you the best experience possible and visit all the best spots! We take pride in every aspect of our tours and that’s what makes Sacred Earth Safari’s different - personalised service and attention to detail.
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Sacred Earth’s tours cater for all ages and levels of fitness and can include as much or as little activity as you would like! You do not have to be super fit to enjoy the sights but some activities require a certain level of fitness. Letting us know if you have any limitations or disabilities will help us make sure you get the most from your trip and that you won’t be taken somewhere unsuitable.
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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! Aboriginal rock art and culture, bird watching, swimming, wildlife - it’s all included! Other activities can include fishing, wildlife cruises, helicopter flights, and canoeing, amongst others. Special interests such as incentive awards, bird watching and photographic groups can all be catered for by Sacred Earth Safari’s.
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Your Sacred Earth Safari's Guide
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 has extensive knowledge of Aboriginal rock art and culture, bush tucker, flora, fauna, natural history and geology and has been taking tours to the Kimberley region for over 12 years.
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Many years of touring in the Kimberley has also allowed him to form a special relationship with the remote community of Kalumburu, who allow us to stay on their land and have a local Aboriginal guide show us around. He has also been an advisor for several books on the Top End. David is a fountain of knowledge, has a great sense of humour and is totally dedicated to ensuring your small group tour with Sacred Earth Safari's is a very enjoyable, informative and memorable experience.
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 we need to.
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While you are touring with Sacred Earth Safari’s, 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 dietry requirements are catered for, as long as you let us know when you book.
Scheduled Tours
2 Day 4wd Kakadu Accommodated Safari
5 Day Top End National Parks Camping Safari
8 Day Top End National Parks and Cobourg Adventure
10 Day Kimberley Camping Safari, Darwin - Broome
10 Day Kimberley Camping Safari, Broome - Darwin
13 Day Kimberley Camping Safari, Darwin - Broome
13 Day Kimberley Camping Safari, Broome - Darwin
Sacred Earth use only the best equipment and have a fully equipped, air-conditioned Toyota Landcruiser GXL with a heavy duty trailer, for comfortable traveling along the dirt roads.
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Never been camping before? Sacred Earth Safari’s make life easy for you - the 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 will be surprised at the comfort level the camps will give you. Every piece of equipment used on tour, from the individual filter coffee cups to the large, roomy tents with shades, have been selected by Sacred Earth to make life easier and to make your tour as pleasurable as possible.
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The food is excellent and camping gives you the opportunity to stay in remote locations and experience some amazing sunrises and sunsets. If Sacred Earth Safari’s venture into more remote locations without any facilities, they carry a portable bush shower and toilet, for your comfort. Also onboard the vehicles are reference material and books for your enjoyment.
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, you will be provided with 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.
Sacred Earth Safari Touring Conditions
• All safari’s are a maximum of 6 people (we can take 7 if there are children but only on charters).
• Sacred Earth need a minimum of 2 people for each safari to run, unless otherwise stated.
• Child rate applies to children under 12.
• Single supplements only apply to the nights we are accommodated – Sacred Earth do not charge extra for clients to have their own tent.
• For groups, Sacred Earth are happy to offer an FOC for either the tour escort/translator with a minimum of 10 paying passengers over 2 vehicles.
• All activities are included except Kakadu scenic flights and Bungle Bungles Scenic flights, which is stated on each itinerary. We are happy to pre-book these for you in conjunction with your chosen tour.
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