Uluru Red Centre "Kangaroo Dreaming" 4wd Safari - 5 day

If you want to Go Bush, this is the Safari for you

Our 'Kangaroo Dreaming' Safari is the ultimate 5 day 4WD Central Australia adventure tour. As would be expected, we'll tour Uluru (tour Ayers Rock), Kata Tjuta (The Olgas), Watarrka (Kings Canyon), Palm Valley and the West MacDonnell Ranges. More importantly, we'll also get to truly experience the outback in an authentic way by really going 'wayoutback'; bush camping at remote campsites, driving a bush track through an old outback cattle station affording sensational views of the West MacDonnell Ranges and, visiting the Oak Valley Aboriginal Community.

Indigenous Experiences Not to be Missed

The Oak Valley Aboriginal Community is an inspirational Aboriginal owned and operated tour business and community. The community boasts an olive and grape plantation, Aboriginal rock carvings and paintings and an ancient fossil field, all set in remote pristine desert country. You can learn about ancient myths and stories of their land, bush tucker, spear and boomerang throwing.

Learn From the traditional Aboriginal Land Owners

While at Uluru you can go on the Aboriginal guided Kuniya Walk+ where you will learn a great deal from Anangu about their mythological stories tied to Uluru and the intimate relationship they have with it. Please note that the Kuniya Walk is in place of doing the base walk or climbing Uluru for clients that give priority to having a direct indigenous experience on tour.

Our Guides Among the Best

Your experienced guides have all the required bush skills to keep you safe and comfortable. They are among the best in Central Australia because of their enthusiasm and ability to bring people together to have the best time. This is backed up with extensive local knowledge of the outback, the Aboriginal people (Anangu), plus local and European history.

Daily itinerary

Day 1

The first part of the day is spent driving to Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park with a few stops along the way for refreshments, a camel ride or a chance to purchase some Aboriginal paintings or artifacts. We break for lunch at our bush camp, situated amongst desert oak trees at the base of a large sand dune within Ayers Rock Resort.

The afternoon is devoted to enjoying the sites of Uluru, including a full base walk, a chance to climb or if you wish you can join the Aboriginal guided Kuniya Walk +. We’ll also visit the Cultural Centre where you can learn about the Tjukurpa (Aboriginal law / religion). Please note that the Kuniya Walk is in place of doing the base walk or climbing Uluru for clients that give priority to having a direct indigenous experience on tour.

It's then time to view the magnificent sunset on Uluru accompanied with a glass or two of sparkling wine before returning to the campsite for a delicious meal, a couple of drinks and time to sit back to contemplate the day's events.

Day 2

After watching the sunrise over Uluru and Kata Tjuta from a lookout close to our campsite, it's breakfast and off to Kata Tjuta for a 7km hike through the magnificent "Valley of the Winds". After a leisurely lunch and a stop at the Resort for fuel and supplies, we head to Curtin Springs Cattle Station.

Arriving in mid afternoon, we stop at a typical working cattle station before we travel to Kings Creek Station for our second nights bush camp. Our campsite at Kings Creek is miles from the crowds, which is where the feeling of Wayoutback really starts to take hold. After a campfire dinner it's time to kick back and be mesmerised by the millions of stars on display.

Day 3

It's a leisurely start to the day before we head off to Watarrka (Kings Canyon) for a 6km walk through the towering walls, crevices and plateaus of Watarrka. We'll visit the Amphitheatre and the Lost City as well as taking time for a cool refreshing swim in the tranquil "Garden of Eden" if you wish.

After Watarrka we’re off to 4-wheel drive across the Ernest Giles Road, where you’ll be shaken but not stirred! We now cross the famous Hugh River Stock Route on our way to Oak Valley Aboriginal Community where you can relax and enjoy the evening joined by one of our Aboriginal Hosts who will share a few tales over the campfire set in beautiful surroundings.

Day 4

Morning is at its best just as the sun starts to rise followed with a hearty breakfast and a fresh pot of coffee. We now spend the morning checking out the sights of Oak Valley including Rock Paintings and carvings with your Aboriginal Host. Departing the area, we head back along the Hugh River Stock Route taking a short cut across Owen Springs Reserve cutting into the West MacDonnell Ranges. Stopping at Ormiston Gorge we will hike the "Ghost Gum Walk" and take a swim in the beautiful surrounding rock pools for those keen. After a visit to Glen Helen later in the day we then stop at our next bush camp for another night under our magnificent southern stars!

Day 5

After breaking camp we head off around Namatjira Drive stopping at Tyler's Pass to view Gosse Bluff (comet crater) along the way. From this point it's on towards Hermannsburg, an Historic Lutheran Mission established in 1877. On arrival at Hermannsburg we'll visit the heritage precinct where you can explore the historic buildings and grounds+. Departing Hermannsburg we lock in the hubs and 4-wheel drive into Palm Valley. After lunch we'll go for a hike through this picturesque valley discovering some of its hidden treasures. After our hike it's back into the vehicle and off home to Alice Springs. We'll have you back in Alice early evening and meet later for a few more quiet drinks and to farewell new found friends.

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