Alice Springs to Uluru Luxury 4WD Camping Safari

Trip Type
Active Adventure, Photography & Landscapes, Indigenous & Culture
Twin Share
Maximum of two adults
$ 4990
Single
$ 4990

John Stafford

Growing up in rural NSW, surrounded by cattle and sheep stations, I have a passion for this land, its people and stories, its rich culture, and how this culture is strongly intertwined in the landscape. My aim is to take you on a journey of discovery and share the connection between culture and country, to leave you with an understanding of this special place that I am fortunate enough to call home.

Duration

5 Days

Group Size

8 Peoples

Activity Level

Easy to Moderate

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About This Tour

Join us for an exclusive 5-day luxury Outback camping adventure in the Red Centre. Guided by experienced local experts, you'll learn about indigenous culture, geology, history, and wildlife. Travel in small groups to stunning, exclusive locations. Sleep in luxury ARB Dome swags and enjoy gourmet dining by the campfire. Highlights include visiting Hermannsburg, home of watercolour artist Albert Namatjira, Kings Canyon and Yulara. Experience the rich Aboriginal culture and breathtaking landscapes in style!

Aboriginal Culture

You will visit the Hermannsburg Historic Precinct where the Lutherans set up a mission in 1877. You will be guided through the site by a Traditional Owner of the area. A mission that operated for 150 years, a people that owned this country for millennia, foreign colonists under resourced and struggling in the harsh Australian outback, a history of frontier violence and sanctuary, years of drought and illness and heartbreak, enduring friendships and a community that continues to grow and evolve in response to the changes in the world around them; there are many stories to be told about Hermannsburg, some you will experience on this visit.

Highlights

Tour along the Western Macdonnell Ranges while exploring Standley Chasm, Ellery Creek, Ormiston Gorge
Explore a 140 million year old comet crater
Discover Tylers Pass & Tnorala (Gosse's Bluff)
Visit Hermannsburg Historic Precinct, the historic Lutheran Mission and learn about the indigenous people in the outback
Walk the Kings Canyon Valley Walk and/or Rim Walk & Walpa Gorge at Kata Tjutas
Enjoy canapes while watching the sun set on Uluru & enjoy a stunning sunrise on Uluru
Experience a luxurious camping adventure in style while being spoilt with great food cooked for you under the stars and sleep in the most comfortable ARB Dome swags

Included/Excluded

Included
Excluded

Travel in comfort onboard Toyota Land Cruiser 4WD vehicles with Camp trailer and kitchen
Local accredited & experienced guides
Parks NT entry and camping fees
Entry and Aboriginal guided tour of Hermannsburg
All meals and non-alcoholic drinks with the exception of the final Yulara dinner
All comfortable camping equipment, using ARB Dome Swags
Your luxury travel vehicle is kitted out with all necessary safety and recovery equipment, a comprehensive first aid kit as well as a satellite phone to ensure we are always in contact with the outside world if required.

Note: Shower and toilet facilities will be basic during this remote expedition.
Domestic or international airfares
Airport pick up/drop off unless stated
Guide services other than specified
Tips and gratuities Optional tours/services.

Itinerary

After picking you up from your hotel in the morning you will enjoy a short sightseeing tour of Alice Springs including a stopover at the ANZAC Hill lookout. You will hear stories about famous sights like the Old Telegraph Station, the School of the air and Flying doctors services. Afterwards, depart Alice Springs for Simpsons Gap in the Western MacDonnell Ranges National Park (Tjoritja), where you might spot cute rock wallabies during a short walk. Afterwards relax at Ellery Creek Big Hole, the secret site for Arrernte people and a popular outback swimming spot. At Standley Chasm will enjoy our lunch. Experience the Ghostgum Walk at Ormiston Gorge. Finish the day while setting up camp at Woodland Campground, Redbank Gorge, and enjoying a well deserved cooked dinner. Meals: Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast we depart our camp for Tylers Pass and Tnorala (Gosse’s Bluff) to explore a 140 million year old commet crater. We will explore this stunning region and enjoy the changing colours along this truly magnificent range. From here it’s on to Hermannsburg Historic Precinct where the Lutherans set up a mission in 1877. We continue to our bush camp at Rodna on the Finke River and finish the day by telling stories about this old and spiritual land while enjoying our dinner. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today we tour the historic Lutheran mission at Hermannsburg where you will hear a wealth of stories and see historical treasures. A mission that operated for 150 years, from people that owned this country for millenia, foreign colonists under-resourced and struggling in the harsh Australian Outback. It's then onto Kings Canyon via the Mereeni Loop Road. We will explore this canyon from the bottom while doing the Kings Canyon valley walk in the late afternoon. Tonight we will camp at Kings Creek Station. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After the option of an early morning Kings Canyon Rim Walk we make our way to Yulara and the Uluru-Kata Tjutas National Park. We head out to Kata Tjuta and do the Walpa Gorge walk before heading back to Uluru to enjoy canapes while watching the sun set on Uluru. Gather for a farewell dinner (own expense) at one of the resorts restaurants. Tonight we will camp at the Ayers Rock Campground. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch