Tours

Today we visit Koolpin Gorge, known as the Jewel in the Crown of Kakadu and also Kakadu National Park’s best kept secret.

Koolpin Gorge is in the southern part of the park, in high-clearance 4WD country. Koolpin Gorge’s Aboriginal name is Jarrangbarnmi, which comes from the Jawoyn words “jarrang,” meaning flood or big water flow, and “barn,” meaning rift or gap.

This beautiful place is carefully protected as a fragile and restricted area with significant natural and cultural value. Permits are needed to travel here and visitor numbers are strictly controlled. Lords Safaris is one of a limited number of operators that are allowed into this restricted area.

This is a breathtaking, isolated area still in a pristine wilderness state. Here we can walk, scramble or climb the seemingly endless series of gorges and be rewarded with an ever-changing landscape, crystalline waters and infinite views. There are waterfalls, plunge pools, white sandy beaches and more. Koolpin Creek flows down several hundred feet through a series of cascades and pools often called the “Giant’s Staircase.”

(Only a number of operators allowed into this area)
(No access on weekends)

Today we visit two of Kakadu’s icons – Jim Jim and Twin Falls. Both waterfalls are set in the magnificent Arnhem Land escarpment. This is a day of adventure for the more active traveler and access to these two magical areas is only available by 4WD.
 At Twin Falls you shall walk to the top of Twin Falls and marvel at the ever changing light and shade of the Arnhem Land Escarpment. The views are incredible, looking down the Twin Fall Gorge and back up the river where we are able to swim and enjoy this amazing area while understanding why these places are important not only to us as visitors but also to the Aboriginal people of Kakadu National Park. Late in the afternoon we shall view Jim Jim Gorge. Do a short walk into the falls & take time to marvel at the inspiring 200-metre-high cliffs towering on both sides of the walk. 

(This tour demands a high level of agility and fitness as it involves hill walks where there are no formed pathways or handrails. (Level of fitness and balance are crucial )

Today we head to the southern end of Kakadu National Park to discover a pristine waterfall in Maguk (Barramundi) Gorge.

A one-kilometre walk through sub-monsoon rain forest leads to the base of a beautiful plunge pool. Maguk Gorge is a natural wonder of crystal-clear water surrounded by towering rock walls, the ideal place to enjoy a refreshing swim in paradise.

The journey ends with your return to Darwin after four magical days amidst the natural beauty, incredible wildlife and rich cultural traditions of the Northern Territory.

• Experienced local guide
• Luxury air conditioned Toyota GXL 4WD vehicle
• Accommodation at the Lords Safaris exclusive permanent camp
• Mary River Wetlands airboat ride
• Yellow Water Billabong cruise
• Koolpin Gorge
• Jim Jim Falls
• Twin Falls
• Maguk (Barramundi) Gorge
• All camping fees
• All meals where noted