3 Day Superior Red Centre Camping Safari

Itinerary

Day 1

Departing Alice Springs at approximately 6.30am, we travel south through the picturesque James and Waterhouse Ranges, stopping at the Outback Camel Farm where you can enjoy a short camel ride (own expense). Heading westward we view the striking Atila (Mt. Connor) and the saltpans. On arrival at Ayers Rock Resort, approximately 1.00pm, we have lunch at our permanent safari camp.

This afternoon we travel to the majestic Kata Tjuta (Olgas) with a hike through the "Valley of the Winds". We return in time to view the sunset over Uluru (Ayers Rock). Return to our camp for a traditional Aussie meal. Sleep on camp beds in tents or on a clear night, under the brilliant starry desert sky.

Day 2

This morning you can see the sunrise on the Rock before tackling the challenge of the climb. Uluru (Ayers Rock) is 348 metres above the desert floor. The climb is 1.6 km, but even if you decide not to climb, the surrounding landscape is spectacular. This is followed by a base tour exploring ancient caves where Aboriginal paintings, eroded rock faces and unusual rock formations can be seen. Return to Ayers Rock Resort where time is allowed for an optional 30 minute scenic flight over the Uluru/Kata Tjuta (Ayers Rock/Olgas) at own expense. After lunch we depart for Kings Creek Station, a working cattle/camel station and our overnight camp. A range of optional activities is available here. Tonight is an excellent night to swap yarns around the campfire under the beautiful star filled skies of Central Australia while enjoying a hearty bush dinner cooked over a crackling fire.

Day 3

An early rise to travel out to Kings Canyon, a geological jewel nestled at the western end of the George Gill Ranges. We spend the next 4 hours exploring the canyon. View the "Amphitheatre", "the Lost City", the striking north and south walls and the beautiful "Garden of Eden". Return to Kings Creek Station for lunch before returning to Alice Springs travelling through sand dunes and majestic desert oaks country.

Passengers must finish tour in Alice Springs.

Further Information

What's Included

Motel/Hotel transfers, camping equipment at our permanent safari camp (tents, off the ground camp beds, sleeping bags/sheets), camp fees, toilet/shower facilities, all meals (vegetarian by prior request). The tour is conducted in an air-conditioned mini-coach

Example of camping accommodation used on tours

Yalara (Uluru - Ayers Rock

Food

• Day 1 - lunch, dinner (BBQ)
• Day 2 - breakfast, lunch, dinner (cooked in camp oven over an open fire)
• Day 3 - breakfast, lunch

Vegetarian meals provided by prior request

Facilities

Hot/cold showers, toilets, permanent camps with camp beds in large 2 man already erected tents.

What to bring

Towel, water bottle, torch, small pillow, toiletries, hat, sturdy walking shoes, sun screen, camera and film, warm clothing in winter months, wet weather gear.

Luggage

Please keep luggage to a minimum - overnight bag.

Vehicle

Air-conditioned mini-coach - maximum 22 people