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Kakadu Safari

Our family of 5 had a wonderful experience exploring Kakadu National Park. Greig was a very professional, considerate and knowledgeable guide, very easy to talk to and drove our precious family around very safely. He knew so much about the wildlife, indigenous culture and country with all of us learning volumes. The car was comfortable and his cooking very tasty – the boys (all under 12) loved their pasta dish particularly! We would highly recommend a tour with Charter North 4WD Safaris.
Travelled on private 3 Day Kakadu Tour in October 2021.

Libby M.- Tasmania

Amazing, unforgettable experience!

This was an unforgettable experience! First of all, planning of the trip with Charter North was the first sign of the professionalism of this company – all our wishes were considered, questions answered, challenges explained – the list goes on and on. Our tour guide (referred to as GT, still not sure why not call him Greig 🙂 ) was very professional with unbelievable knowledge of absolutely everything related to the tour – and this was not limited to places we visited: he was able to answer absolutely every question (whether it was about the cultural heritage, wildlife, past/present/future of places like Kakadu park etc.). GT was taking care of us during the whole trip – whether it related to always timely lunch, trail choice or even things like avoiding dehydration – everything was catered for. And several times we thanked our choice of this company due to hidden treasures of Kakadu Park, let alone the challenging roads not every driver can cope with.

Most importantly – when you deal with people like the ones we met from Charter North – you want to see human beings, not just local area encyclopaedia (which they were, incidentally) and this was probably the most pleasant experience: great and informative stories, lots of laughter, truly friendly atmosphere: all of this made us all (a group of four people) think that the money was very well spent.

Well done, Charter North, hope we will still go through a yet unread chapter (no pun intended) of the NT book with you!

Travelled on private 4 Day Kakadu & Katherine Tour in August 2021.

Alex A.- Adelaide SA

Gorgeous Kimberley

A huge thanks to GT and Alina. We had a wonderful time travelling Broome – Kununurra up the Gibb River Rd – including side trips to Derby, Wyndham and the incredible Bungle Bungles. Loved the bush camping, the gorges, seeing the stars, sunrises /sunsets and the special hidden places that GT shared with us – many times we had pristine bush/waterways just to ourselves – what a treat. The driving was first rate and GT’s knowledge detailed – not surprising given his many years guiding in these parts. Highly recommend Charter North and the adventure that is “The Kimberleys”.
Travelled on private 8 Day Kimberley Tour in July 2021.

Nicola & Eagan- Perth WA

Top End 6 day family private tour

Amazing experience! We are planning on booking again to do the Kimberley tour. We are a family of 4 with 2 primary school age children, we did the private tour 6day top end experience. The tour covered Kakadu, Edith Falls, Katherine Gorge and Litchfield; and our whole family thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience. Our fabulous guide, GT, looked after us very well – he has an amazing knowledge of wildlife, culture as well as camping. And his cooking is delicious! We originally booked this tour to take advantage of a local guide’s knowledge, as well as have all the required equipment provided – however quickly realised and greatly appreciated how relaxing it can be when you have someone take care of all the camp set up, cooking and pack up (and we loved the percolater coffee in the morning)!! Even though this was an active camping holiday, we finished feeling relaxed as GT really looked after us. GT was also really lovely with our children, he was patient and kind and was always happy taking the time to answer their questions and teach them how to manage in the bush. We highly recommend this company.
Travelled on private 6 Day Kakadu $ Beyond Tour in July 2021.

Alistair & Emma- Darwin NT

Kakadu at its best!

We are a family of 5 and just completed a 3 night /4 day Kakadu 4WD tour with GT. It was an amazing adventure with an excellent guide. The food was of a high caliber and the camp settings beautiful. I would highly recommend this trip to any individual or family looking to see the real outback of Australia.

Travelled on private 4 Day Kakadu Tour in July 2021.

Nikki H.- South Australia

Brilliant Kimberley Knowledge

Best personal guided camping tour experience in the Kimberley. Experience, knowledge and capable adventure with the planning completed for us. Had the best time with my 2 adult children. Happily bonded with the other 3 tour members that experienced a lifetime adventure.

Travelled on mixed group 9 Day Kimberley Tour in June 2021.

Candice- NSW

Best experience EVER

Our 4 day (3 night) Charter North camping trip in Kakadu was hands down THE BEST thing we have ever done as a family. We have 3 kids aged 4-10yrs old, and Dan took us to the most perfect locations for our family. We hiked, climbed and swam in picture perfect places, and Dan shared so much knowledge with us about everything from flowers and birds, to indigenous stories and art. The food was excellent and catered to our gluten-free family member also. We simply had the most fun time ever! Memories that will last a life time. Can’t thank Charter North & Dan enough for providing us with this experience.
Travelled on private 4 Day Kakadu Tour in June 2021.

Claire Evans- NSW

10 Day Broome to Darwin camping through the Kimberleys

It was wonderful to sleep out in swags under huge star-filled skies, protected only by the insect mesh of the tent without needing the tent fly. Bush camping sites were a treat, especially relaxing around a campfire while Greig cooked the dinner in a camp oven. The knowledge shared by our guide, Greig Taylor, of the local aboriginal art sites, history & customs, and the country we travelled through, was excellent. Watching the dawn over the Bungle Bungles, which illuminated the famous stripes of the beehive rock formations was a highlight of the journey.
Travelled on mixed group 10 Day Kimberley Tour in May 2021.

Deborah & Kevin- Tasmania

Kimberley 9 Day Experience

As Greig Taylor, our driver and guide, said “this trip is an experience” and he certainly made it so. He was very knowledgeable about the country and wildlife and, despite difficult conditions, gave us a memorable trip. In fact, at the end, my husband wanted to turn around and do it again. I thoroughly recommend Charter North as they are committed to, and genuinely care about, both the country and their customers.

Travelled on private 9 Day Kimberley Tour in May 2021.

Margaret Evans- Perth WA

4 Day Wet Season Tour

Family of 4 (kids 11 and 9) did the 4 day wet season tour through Kakadu, Katherine and Litchfield. GT was an amazing tour guide. His knowledge of the parks and friendly nature meant that we immediately relaxed and knew he was going to take care of everything. His extensive experience meant that he could modify the tour in real time to fit the kids and found an incredible swimming hole off the beaten path that we could enjoy by ourselves in the middle of a long hike on a warm sunny day. Definitely recommend it for families looking for an alternative to the run of the mill beach holiday.
Travelled on 4 Day Green Season Tour in April 2021.

Josh- Sydney

Fantastic tour of beautiful wet season Kakadu and Litchfield NP

From the moment he picked us up from our hotel to when he dropped us off at the end of our trip, GT was warm, easy-going and relaxed. It was like having an old friend show you around their hometown, chatting comfortably as if you’d known him forever. Our teenagers also found him approachable and likable. GT clearly has an extensive breadth of knowledge and experience in place, nature, culture and history, sharing this at opportune times in a casual manner that always felt incidental, rather than a lecture. He took us to delightful places we could never have found on our own in Kakadu, especially during the green season when many sites were not yet open. We never felt rushed, nor did we have too long anywhere – everything seemed to work out just right, something which requires the talents of a skilled operator to achieve. Each day we were given options to choose from depending on our energy levels at the time (considerably affected by the heat!). He accommodated our interests and made the most of opportunities arising – eg turning the car back on spotting a large crocodile in a culvert next to the highway so that we all got to see it.
The 4WD was clean and comfortable. The food was healthy and delicious. Everything was really just so easy and pleasant. Our trip had been delayed a year from our original booking due to COVID, and the communications with Charter North throughout all that unknown period were excellent.
We cannot speak highly enough of this tour operator.
Travelled on 3 Day Green Season Tour in April 2021.

Becky- Gold Coast

Kakadu and Katherine

We were a party of 4 (two couples in our sixties). We felt very safe and well looked after by GT on our 5 day 4 night private tour to Kakadu and Katherine. We were involved in planning the tour and Alina answered all our questions quickly. In the year of Corona there has been much disruption to tourism and we were very lucky to be able to travel to NT from SA. GT was very conscious of keeping us safe. He was an excellent driver and his vehicle was immaculate when he collected us from our hotel. We did the Corroboree Billabong cruise and visited Ubirr on the first day which were both wonderful. We camped at Sandy Billabong the first two nights in tents and swags which came with sheets and pillows The tents protected us from the mosquitoes and after the challenges of setting up the first night we found it easy for the rest of the trip. GT worked long days caring for us. All our evening meals were on the camp fire and were healthy and nutritious. My favourite was the salmon, salad and potatoes. Breakfast was coffee, tea, juice, muesli , fruit and toast with spreads. Lunch was wraps and rolls with salad and fruit. Day two we visited Nourlangie and Jim Jim Falls. The rock scrambling into the falls was challenging but we were rewarded with a sandy beach and a swim. We loved the rock art and stories at Ubirr and Nourlangie. We visited Maguk and Gunlom more beautiful swimming spots. The camp at Gunlom had showers and was in a pretty location. On the way to Katherine we stopped at Pine Creek, we had another swim and lunch at Edith Falls ( Leliyn) then on to Katherine. Our final day was canoeing and swimming in Nitmiluk Gorge which we loved. It was an adventure for us where someone else did all the driving, guiding and meal preparation thank you GT and Alina.
Travelled on 5 Day Kakadu & Katherine Gorge Tour in August 2020.

Heather- Adelaide