5-Day Camping, Nitmiluk

5 Day Top End Camping Tour - Kakadu, Nitmiluk & Litchfield

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from $1,683.77 per person

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Duration: 5 days
Meeting point: Makagon Road, Berrimah
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Meal included
Run by: Offroad Dreaming

Overview

Five days of camping across three of the Top End's best known parks, run by Offroad Dreaming with a guide, private transport and all the camping gear supplied. The route moves from Darwin through Kakadu, then Nitmiluk, and finishes in Litchfield before the drive back. Park entry fees are covered, and so are three cruises: Guluyambi, Yellow Water and the Nit Nit cruise at Nitmiluk.

Nights are spent at real campgrounds rather than hotels. The first two nights are at Mardugal Campground inside Kakadu, then either Gorge View or Nitmiluk Campground near Katherine, and the fourth night at Mount Bundy Station. Most meals are provided, with four breakfasts, five lunches and four dinners across the trip. Alcohol, coffee at comfort stops, travel insurance and accommodation before and after the tour are not.

The trip suits travellers who want to go off-grid for nearly a week and are happy with tents and long days in a 4WD. The reviewers behind one recent account said they were in their sixties and not really campers, yet still had no hesitation recommending the trip. Sleeping under the stars came up in reviews as a highlight, as did guides who could explain rock art, plants and country in depth.

Where this tour sits among 8 tours in Multi-Day Kakadu And Litchfield Tours listed here (from-price per person, USD)

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5-Day Camping, Katherine Gorge$1,308.43
5-Day Adventure, Arnhem Land Included$1,399.63
5-Day Camping, Nitmiluk (this tour)$1,683.77

What's Included

Included

Camping equipment
National Park Entry Fees
Guluyambi, Yellow Water & Nit Nit Cruises
Professional and experienced guide
Private transportation
Guided walks of locations as per itinerary
Breakfast (4)
Lunch (5)
Dinner (4)

Not Included

Alcoholic beverages
Incidentals, eg fresh coffee at comfort stops
Pre and post tour accommodation
Travel insurance

Itinerary

Meet in BerrimahThe tour starts and ends at Makagon Road, Berrimah, where you look for the operator's Isuzu 4WD tour vehicle with its logo.
Days 1 and 2, KakaduRoughly 12 hours each day in Kakadu National Park, including the Ubirr region on the second day. Camping at Mardugal Campground. Lunch and dinner on day one, then breakfast, lunch and dinner on day two.
Day 3, southern KakaduA further 12 hours exploring southern Kakadu off the beaten track, with another night at Mardugal and all three meals provided.
Day 4, NitmilukAbout 12 hours at Nitmiluk National Park, camping at Gorge View or Nitmiluk Campground, with breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 5, Litchfield and returnThe final 12-hour day covers Litchfield National Park after a night at Mount Bundy Station. Breakfast and lunch are included, with no further accommodation, and the tour ends back at the Berrimah meeting point.

What To Expect From The Tour

Here is what past travellers and the booking page suggest you prepare for before booking a five-day camping trip through the Top End.

Red dirt 4WD track through Top End savanna woodland.

Camping comfort. Camping equipment is included, so there is no need to bring a tent or sleeping gear. Reviewers describe plentiful food and nights spent sleeping under the stars. The booking page says most travellers can participate, and the reviewers mentioned in the overview were not regular campers themselves.
Pace and days. Each day runs around 12 hours of activity, five days in a row, so some stamina helps. Days are broken up with guided walks at the locations on the itinerary. There is no wheelchair access, and the booking page says only that most travellers can participate.
Food and drink. Four breakfasts, five lunches and four dinners are covered. Alcoholic beverages are not included, nor are incidentals such as fresh coffee at comfort stops, so budget for those separately. Reviewers found the food plentiful.
Group feel. This is a private tour, so only your own group participates alongside the guide. Reviewers praised guides who shared detailed knowledge of wildlife, plant life and rock art.
Weather dependency. The booking page states the experience requires good weather. If it is cancelled for poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund, so it pays to keep some flexibility in travel plans.
Getting there. The meeting point is Makagon Road in Berrimah, near public transport, and infant seats are available. The booking page does not state whether hotel pickup is offered, so check the booking page before you travel.

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Common issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and it needs a minimum number of travellers to run; if that minimum is not met, you are offered a different date, a different experience or a full refund. Weather can also force cancellation, with the same remedy of a new date or a full refund. Cancellations on your side carry real costs, since changes are not accepted within six full days of departure and refunds shrink sharply closer to the start date. Alcohol, pre and post tour accommodation, travel insurance and small extras like coffee at comfort stops are all at your own expense.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

Camping equipment, national park entry fees, private transportation, a professional guide, guided walks at the itinerary locations, and the Guluyambi, Yellow Water and Nit Nit cruises are all included. Meals cover four breakfasts, five lunches and four dinners. Alcoholic drinks, travel insurance and accommodation before and after the tour are not included.

Where Does The Tour Start?

It starts and finishes at Makagon Road in Berrimah, in the Northern Territory, where you look for the operator's Isuzu 4WD vehicle with its logo. The meeting point is near public transport. The booking page does not state whether hotel pickup is available, so check the booking page for that detail.

How Long Is The Tour?

It runs for five days, travelling from Darwin through Kakadu, Nitmiluk and Litchfield. Each day involves roughly 12 hours in the parks, with nights at campgrounds and Mount Bundy Station.

Is It Suitable For Children Or People With Limited Mobility?

Infant seats are available and the booking page says most travellers can participate. However, the tour is not wheelchair accessible, and the daily pace involves guided walks and long days in a 4WD, so anyone with mobility concerns should check with the operator before booking.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

A full refund applies if you cancel at least six full days before the start time, and a 50 percent refund between two and six full days out. Cancel inside two full days and there is no refund. Changes are not accepted within six full days of departure. If the operator cancels for weather or low numbers, you get a different date or a full refund.

Where Do We Sleep And What Should I Bring?

Nights are at Mardugal Campground in Kakadu, then Gorge View or Nitmiluk Campground, and Mount Bundy Station. Camping equipment is supplied. Note that alcohol, travel insurance and incidentals such as coffee at comfort stops are not covered, so plan and pack with those exclusions in mind.