Charter North 4WD Safaris specialise in private tours for families & small groups of friends
Our North Australian environments such as the Kimberley, Kakadu National Park and Arnhem Land are extremely remote, raw and challenging! Our rich natural and cultural heritage ingrained in the most stunning landscapes requires a long and deep understanding to help you fully connect with these destinations. Only through lengthy lasting relationships is this achieved.
Private tours to the Kimberley, Kakadu, Nitmiluk, Litchfield and Arnhemland offer many advantages that can significantly increase the quality of your tour experience. All of our tours are led by some of the most experienced guides available. As part of our private tour services, we can customise an itinerary according to your group’s interests, preferences and travel timing. Scroll down to browse our custom tour options.
Inspire269868 2024-06-15 9 Day camping Kimberly - Darwin to Broome
Thanks GT for a really authentic small group 4WD camping experience, and for guiding us through the Bungle Bungles and the Kimberley in early June 2024. We had wonderfully mild weather, with a green tinge still present over the landscape, and enjoyed crystal clear water in the many gorges and swimming holes you took us too. We really appreciated your vast knowledge of the area's flora, fauna and geology, and the history of the first nation's people, and the tragedy of the many early european conflicts. Wishing you and your family all the best for the future. 
StreetArtLisa 2024-04-29 Amazing NT Experience - Highly Recommend!
Charter North (GT) recently organized our 5 day trip through the Norther Territory. GT was amazing, super organized and full of knowledge. He thought of everything and made the whole experience really authentic. He helped us get the most out of the quick trip, he knows the best routes, the best swimming holes and the best places to view the gorgeous landscapes. He assessed our abilities and took us on hikes that were perfectly suited to us. He was also funny and very enjoyable to talk to. Highly recommend letting Charter North organize your trip! 
DariaF814 2024-04-10 Trip of a lifetime with Charter North
I can't recommend Charter North enough if you want to experience the Top End of the Northern Territory. I had the pleasure to spend 5 days with GT, who helped me to craft the perfect birthday trip for my mother. My mother and I are both very interested in indigenous art and history of the region so it was incredibly important for us to find a guide who was knowledgable and sensitive to the complexity of the indigenous history of NT. From the very second GT picked us up in Darwin, I knew we made the right decision with Charter North. GT came with everything we might need for an enjoyable five days in Kakadu and Nitmiluk. We had excellent conversations, beautiful hikes to waterfalls and rock art, super delicious and healthy food, and so many once in a lifetime experiences in those five days. I am already of dreaming of a return trip. GT, thank you for a trip of a lifetime! 
susieflores 2024-04-10 Pick Charter North for an Outback Experience
I am an American born, daughter of a rural Australian woman. My daughter took me back as a a birthday gift for my 72nd year. Let me first say, that I have pretty much traveled the world and was finally ready for a spiritual journey to hear those sounds and trigger memories of my mother's magical upbringing. My daughter does extensive research on everywhere we go together. We like to be away from the tourist world, see the people, understand the history and to wander unencumbered. That would be impossible in the "Outback" so the guide she picked HAD TO BE super experienced, clever in an emergency, open minded, good sense of humor, informed on most issues aboriginal, a good cook, on time, dependable, very fit, non-sexist, worldly AND like smart, opinionated women. That description just barely covers the expansive qualities and generous character of "GT", the owner of Charter North and our private guide. Our experience was stellar from the moment he grabbed our bags from our hotel in Darwin. The three of us took off in his "safari' vehicle with an addition that towed our packs, food and whatever else we would need if all hell broke loose. We were in great hands. We hiked into gorgeous canyons, saw rock art with no one around, heard stories of crocodiles, watched wallabies scatter, buffalo amble and swam in waterfalls. GT planned all of our meals according to our dietary wants and needs. For five days, GT prepared our outdoor breakfasts while we listened to the birds, our lunches under the shade of a tree and our dinners under the stars. Everyday was different and we experienced everything from a monstrous thunderstorm to sauna drenching heat. While he slept outside each night, we bedded down in quaint cabins with good mattresses and amble hot water. Charter North and GT gave me everything I had hoped for, a mind blowing, deeply spiritual trip to the Outback that will be one of the highlight's of my life. He and his company are beyond words fabulous. 
Tim B 2023-09-18 Incredible 3-day Kakadu tour
We’re a family of 4 (with two boys aged 9 and 6). We did a 3-day Kakadu tour with Greig (GT). We had an excellent experience from our initial e-interactions with Alina who was very patient in helping us find the most suitable trip/itinerary (even after we had to make a few adjustments in the lead up) to GT going out of his way to drop us at the airport after the tour to make sure we made our flight! Nothing was too much trouble. One of the most important benefits to going on a private tour with Charter North was GT knowing how far we could stretch our sons when it came to the hikes and swims. That allowed us to experience more than we would have otherwise done by ourselves, maximising the trip for us all. The food on tour is excellent - healthy, fresh and varied. Camping in a dome tent in a swag under the stars was stunning. We saw a lot of self drives when we were on tour but if you want the real experience, with a guide that truly understands the land and its cultural significance, and will explain it to you with real passion, I’d strongly recommend going with Charter North. Thanks Alina and GT for an incredible trip. It’s one we’ll remember forever. 
RM 2023-08-28 Awesome Outback Experience
We experienced the "real" Australia on our 9 day Kimberley tour with Charter North. It really was the trip of a lifetime through the most incredible country. Absolutely awesome! We couldn't have wished for a more knowledgable, experienced, good-to-be-with guide/host/chef/driver and companion in GT. Sleeping under the stars, reconnecting with nature and the outdoors added to the memorable experience. We loved the trip, thoroughly enjoyed being with GT and would highly recommend Charter North to anyone and everyone! 
JesseMelissa L 2023-08-27 The best chartered camping trip ever!
We did a five night, six day camping trip with Charter North 4WD Safaris. We went to Kakadu National Park, Nitmiluk National Park, and Litchfield National Park. Our guide, Alina, was AMAZING! She was extremely knowledgeable of the parks, took us to wonderful camping spots, and on amazing hikes to see waterfall and swim holes. And, she prepared the best meals for us as well! The camping gear, 4WD, and trailer equipment was all in excellent condition. We could not have asked for a better camping experience! Our two teenage boys had a wonderful time as well and loved the beautiful sights and wildlife (wallabies, parrots, cockatoos, and dingoes). We were also able to meet and spend time with the other guide, Greig,at waterfalls, and he was wonderful as well. We highly recommend Charter North 4WD for a wonderful experience! 
Che S 2023-07-26 An amazing camping experience with Charter North
We, a family of five with three kids (12, 10 and 5) had an amazing 6 days trip to Kakadu, Nitmiluk and Litchfield with G.T. and Charter North a few weeks ago. The communication before the trip was great, and once we met G.T. and hopped in the car early the first day, we started a brilliant camping trip across the beautiful area around Darwin. G.T. has years and years of experience guiding people in this area and it really shows: whenever we had a question, he could tell us all details about the nature and/or indigenous culture. He also showed us the most important cultural sites and explained the story behind the life of the indigenous population of Australia. G.T. also is a very careful driver, and our children were not car sick for the first time in a long time. The campsites were well picked and varied between "full facilities" on one end and "no facilities" on the other. Especially the latter was an amazing experience as it felt like we were camping in the middle of nowhere with only stars above and nature around us. Sleeping in swags in dome-tents made it even more special. Our three kids also really enjoyed the trip and G.T. made sure that we only took on as much walking as was suited for us. Unfortunately, one of the kids was not feeling well most of the trip, otherwise we would have been able to do some more challenging hikes. The food was great, too, and both breakfast and dinner prepared lovingly on the camp fire. Every day we had a have a different healthy dinner (made from scratch on the open fire!) and it was always tasty. We had barramundi, jacket potatoes, salad and corn on the first night, stirfry the 2nd, pasta bolognese the 3rd, fried rice the 4th and lamb roast the 5th night. Lunch was healthy and filling too: sandwiches or wraps and lots of fruit and veggies. G.T. also continuously checked if we needed something else and made sure to remind us to drink enough water. The kids loved the campfires and especially roasting marshmallows ;-) Thanks a lot for the great trip Charter North and especially G.T. 🙏 
Tedbutt 2023-07-12 Safari, so good
My wife and I and 2 university age daughters did the 6 day safari with Alina through Kakadu, Katherine Gorge and Litchfield National Park. It was stunning. The majestic scenery, timeless Indigenous art, gorgeous and totally rejuvenating waterfalls and swimming holes. There was a great mix of camping conditions, from hot showers all the way to ‘here is the shovel, go 30m that way’, all of it sleeping under a bed of stars. Alina - guide/ driver/ cook/ Wonder Woman - was tireless in delivering exemplary service, delicious campfire meals and a wealth of information. 
Katy T 2023-06-27 Fantastic family tour with Charter North - 6 days/5 night Kakadu, Katherine and Litchfield
What an incredible experience. Our family of four (kids 7 and 9) are just back from an amazing 6 day 5 night kakadu experience with Charter North Safaris. It was just magical. The experience and expertise that GT and Alina have in planning a trip like this is quite spectacular. We knew we wanted to see this part of Australia, but with two kids aged 7 and 9, we didn't want to be stuck with a large group as many other operators only take kids 12+ if you want to do any hiking or physical activity. Our family hikes a lot, and so when we found this company and first chatted with GT, there was an ease and I just knew that what we wanted out of the holiday he could deliver. The vehicle was great, we loved camping under the stars, the swimming holes were amazing, the company of GT and Alina was great and they were so wonderful with the kids - especially our daughter's endless questions. They are both so knowledgable about the area, so friendly, patient, practical, organized. The meals cooked over the fire were amazing (lamb roast!!! my 9 year old died and went to heaven with that meal!). I can't recommend them enough, if you are reading this review, just book them. You won't be disappointed and you will get to experience such a wonderful holiday.
Inspire269868
2024-06-15
9 Day camping Kimberly - Darwin to Broome
Thanks GT for a really authentic small group 4WD camping experience, and for guiding us through the Bungle Bungles and the Kimberley in early June 2024. We had wonderfully mild weather, with a green tinge still present over the landscape, and enjoyed crystal clear water in the many gorges and swimming holes you took us too. We really appreciated your vast knowledge of the area's flora, fauna and geology, and the history of the first nation's people, and the tragedy of the many early european conflicts. Wishing you and your family all the best for the future.
StreetArtLisa
2024-04-29
Amazing NT Experience - Highly Recommend!
Charter North (GT) recently organized our 5 day trip through the Norther Territory. GT was amazing, super organized and full of knowledge. He thought of everything and made the whole experience really authentic. He helped us get the most out of the quick trip, he knows the best routes, the best swimming holes and the best places to view the gorgeous landscapes. He assessed our abilities and took us on hikes that were perfectly suited to us. He was also funny and very enjoyable to talk to. Highly recommend letting Charter North organize your trip!
DariaF814
2024-04-10
Trip of a lifetime with Charter North
I can't recommend Charter North enough if you want to experience the Top End of the Northern Territory. I had the pleasure to spend 5 days with GT, who helped me to craft the perfect birthday trip for my mother. My mother and I are both very interested in indigenous art and history of the region so it was incredibly important for us to find a guide who was knowledgable and sensitive to the complexity of the indigenous history of NT. From the very second GT picked us up in Darwin, I knew we made the right decision with Charter North. GT came with everything we might need for an enjoyable five days in Kakadu and Nitmiluk. We had excellent conversations, beautiful hikes to waterfalls and rock art, super delicious and healthy food, and so many once in a lifetime experiences in those five days. I am already of dreaming of a return trip. GT, thank you for a trip of a lifetime!
susieflores
2024-04-10
Pick Charter North for an Outback Experience
I am an American born, daughter of a rural Australian woman. My daughter took me back as a a birthday gift for my 72nd year. Let me first say, that I have pretty much traveled the world and was finally ready for a spiritual journey to hear those sounds and trigger memories of my mother's magical upbringing. My daughter does extensive research on everywhere we go together. We like to be away from the tourist world, see the people, understand the history and to wander unencumbered. That would be impossible in the "Outback" so the guide she picked HAD TO BE super experienced, clever in an emergency, open minded, good sense of humor, informed on most issues aboriginal, a good cook, on time, dependable, very fit, non-sexist, worldly AND like smart, opinionated women. That description just barely covers the expansive qualities and generous character of "GT", the owner of Charter North and our private guide. Our experience was stellar from the moment he grabbed our bags from our hotel in Darwin. The three of us took off in his "safari' vehicle with an addition that towed our packs, food and whatever else we would need if all hell broke loose. We were in great hands. We hiked into gorgeous canyons, saw rock art with no one around, heard stories of crocodiles, watched wallabies scatter, buffalo amble and swam in waterfalls. GT planned all of our meals according to our dietary wants and needs. For five days, GT prepared our outdoor breakfasts while we listened to the birds, our lunches under the shade of a tree and our dinners under the stars. Everyday was different and we experienced everything from a monstrous thunderstorm to sauna drenching heat. While he slept outside each night, we bedded down in quaint cabins with good mattresses and amble hot water. Charter North and GT gave me everything I had hoped for, a mind blowing, deeply spiritual trip to the Outback that will be one of the highlight's of my life. He and his company are beyond words fabulous.
Tim B
2023-09-18
Incredible 3-day Kakadu tour
We’re a family of 4 (with two boys aged 9 and 6). We did a 3-day Kakadu tour with Greig (GT). We had an excellent experience from our initial e-interactions with Alina who was very patient in helping us find the most suitable trip/itinerary (even after we had to make a few adjustments in the lead up) to GT going out of his way to drop us at the airport after the tour to make sure we made our flight! Nothing was too much trouble. One of the most important benefits to going on a private tour with Charter North was GT knowing how far we could stretch our sons when it came to the hikes and swims. That allowed us to experience more than we would have otherwise done by ourselves, maximising the trip for us all. The food on tour is excellent - healthy, fresh and varied. Camping in a dome tent in a swag under the stars was stunning. We saw a lot of self drives when we were on tour but if you want the real experience, with a guide that truly understands the land and its cultural significance, and will explain it to you with real passion, I’d strongly recommend going with Charter North. Thanks Alina and GT for an incredible trip. It’s one we’ll remember forever.
RM
2023-08-28
Awesome Outback Experience
We experienced the "real" Australia on our 9 day Kimberley tour with Charter North. It really was the trip of a lifetime through the most incredible country. Absolutely awesome! We couldn't have wished for a more knowledgable, experienced, good-to-be-with guide/host/chef/driver and companion in GT. Sleeping under the stars, reconnecting with nature and the outdoors added to the memorable experience. We loved the trip, thoroughly enjoyed being with GT and would highly recommend Charter North to anyone and everyone!
JesseMelissa L
2023-08-27
The best chartered camping trip ever!
We did a five night, six day camping trip with Charter North 4WD Safaris. We went to Kakadu National Park, Nitmiluk National Park, and Litchfield National Park. Our guide, Alina, was AMAZING! She was extremely knowledgeable of the parks, took us to wonderful camping spots, and on amazing hikes to see waterfall and swim holes. And, she prepared the best meals for us as well! The camping gear, 4WD, and trailer equipment was all in excellent condition. We could not have asked for a better camping experience! Our two teenage boys had a wonderful time as well and loved the beautiful sights and wildlife (wallabies, parrots, cockatoos, and dingoes). We were also able to meet and spend time with the other guide, Greig,at waterfalls, and he was wonderful as well. We highly recommend Charter North 4WD for a wonderful experience!
Che S
2023-07-26
An amazing camping experience with Charter North
We, a family of five with three kids (12, 10 and 5) had an amazing 6 days trip to Kakadu, Nitmiluk and Litchfield with G.T. and Charter North a few weeks ago. The communication before the trip was great, and once we met G.T. and hopped in the car early the first day, we started a brilliant camping trip across the beautiful area around Darwin. G.T. has years and years of experience guiding people in this area and it really shows: whenever we had a question, he could tell us all details about the nature and/or indigenous culture. He also showed us the most important cultural sites and explained the story behind the life of the indigenous population of Australia. G.T. also is a very careful driver, and our children were not car sick for the first time in a long time. The campsites were well picked and varied between "full facilities" on one end and "no facilities" on the other. Especially the latter was an amazing experience as it felt like we were camping in the middle of nowhere with only stars above and nature around us. Sleeping in swags in dome-tents made it even more special. Our three kids also really enjoyed the trip and G.T. made sure that we only took on as much walking as was suited for us. Unfortunately, one of the kids was not feeling well most of the trip, otherwise we would have been able to do some more challenging hikes. The food was great, too, and both breakfast and dinner prepared lovingly on the camp fire. Every day we had a have a different healthy dinner (made from scratch on the open fire!) and it was always tasty. We had barramundi, jacket potatoes, salad and corn on the first night, stirfry the 2nd, pasta bolognese the 3rd, fried rice the 4th and lamb roast the 5th night. Lunch was healthy and filling too: sandwiches or wraps and lots of fruit and veggies. G.T. also continuously checked if we needed something else and made sure to remind us to drink enough water. The kids loved the campfires and especially roasting marshmallows ;-) Thanks a lot for the great trip Charter North and especially G.T. 🙏
Tedbutt
2023-07-12
Safari, so good
My wife and I and 2 university age daughters did the 6 day safari with Alina through Kakadu, Katherine Gorge and Litchfield National Park. It was stunning. The majestic scenery, timeless Indigenous art, gorgeous and totally rejuvenating waterfalls and swimming holes. There was a great mix of camping conditions, from hot showers all the way to ‘here is the shovel, go 30m that way’, all of it sleeping under a bed of stars. Alina - guide/ driver/ cook/ Wonder Woman - was tireless in delivering exemplary service, delicious campfire meals and a wealth of information.
Katy T
2023-06-27
Fantastic family tour with Charter North - 6 days/5 night Kakadu, Katherine and Litchfield
What an incredible experience. Our family of four (kids 7 and 9) are just back from an amazing 6 day 5 night kakadu experience with Charter North Safaris. It was just magical. The experience and expertise that GT and Alina have in planning a trip like this is quite spectacular. We knew we wanted to see this part of Australia, but with two kids aged 7 and 9, we didn't want to be stuck with a large group as many other operators only take kids 12+ if you want to do any hiking or physical activity. Our family hikes a lot, and so when we found this company and first chatted with GT, there was an ease and I just knew that what we wanted out of the holiday he could deliver. The vehicle was great, we loved camping under the stars, the swimming holes were amazing, the company of GT and Alina was great and they were so wonderful with the kids - especially our daughter's endless questions. They are both so knowledgable about the area, so friendly, patient, practical, organized. The meals cooked over the fire were amazing (lamb roast!!! my 9 year old died and went to heaven with that meal!). I can't recommend them enough, if you are reading this review, just book them. You won't be disappointed and you will get to experience such a wonderful holiday.
Our Private Tours
Custom Kakadu Tours & the Top End
Visit Kakadu National Park, Litchfield, Nitmiluk/ Katherine Gorge & more on a customised private tour suited to your group’s interests and travel timing
Personalised to your individual interests, including rock art, indigenous culture, hiking and photography, these programs can be camping tours, accommodated tours or a mix of both.
Custom Kimberley Tours
Our private Kimberley Tours are ideal for active groups of friends and families. With customised programs and tour lengths, choose your own adventure!
Includes the Gibb River Road Gorges & Waterfalls, Mitchell Falls, Elquestro, the Bungles, Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek & more. We can cater for your individual interests such as hiking, indigenous culture and rock art or photography. Available as camping or accommodated tours.
Karijini Tours
Our private Karijini Tours from Broome include many highlights of the Pilbara- Karijini NP, Millstream- Chichester NP, Eighty Mile Beach Marine Park with Outback Station Stays and more.
Karijini Tours from Broome are active tours for adventurous families or groups of friends. These tours include plenty of hiking through and deep into the gorges of Karijini, swimming, exploring and Outback camping in the Pilbara.
Camper Trailer Tours
Due to operational changes this option is no longer available
If you are not comfortable with the great Aussie camp experience, then we suggest you explore our fully accommodated tours
The advantages of a Private Tour
Apart from the obvious advantages of having your very own, highly experienced tour guide & travelling in a very small group, there are many more reasons to choose a private tour:
- You already know your travel group, thus the tour dynamics are, in our experience, much more relaxed and comfortable from the very start of the tour.
- Family dynamics are also more suited to the private charter option.
- We are able to adjust your tour itinerary to your specific interests. If you have a particular interest in indigenous rock art, we can visit more sights and spend more time on this topic, If you are keen walkers, we can also adjust the hikes to suit your physical capacity. Private tours are also very popular with people interested in photography, as we can give you more time for that perfect pic, and so on.
- In addition to customising programs, we are also able to adjust the program as we travel. This means, if you realise on tour that you enjoy a particular component more, we can stay longer, or if you don’t like something, we can skip it.
- We can adjust the tour pace, rather than having to cater for the different interests of a mixed group. We can adjust the pace and length of our walks, we can have more or less swimming time etc. Basically you have a lot more input into the design and flow of the tour.
- We can ad additional components, such as boat cruises, scenic flights and accommodation to your program. This is not always possible on mixed group tours, as we have to stick to a fixed program that suits every group member.
And these are only some of the advantages of a private tour to the Kimberley, Kakadu & Beyond. Please contact us if you have any further questions. We run the tours and are always happy to help.
