TAILOR-MADE PRIVATE TOURS OF KAKADU

Specialising in personalised private tours of Kakadu National Park and the Top End of the Northern Territory.

If you are looking to get the best out of your tour, well then, Sugarbag Safaris can work with you to customise the tour to your needs to give you on a once-in-a-lifetime exploration through the tropical heart of the Northern Territory. From incredible wildlife to panoramic landscapes, mind-expanding Indigenous rock art to sleeping under a velvet, starlit sky.

With over 22 years’ experience guiding families, small groups and individual travellers, Hamish, your guide and owner of Sugarbag Safaris, can get you to Kakadu’s must-sees, as well as off the well-beaten track to those hidden gems often overlooked.

All this and more on your custom-made 4wd adventure. These tours allow you time to explore and savour the best the Top End has to offer.

Ecotourism Australia – Climate Action

Sugarbag Safaris has been a proud member of Ecotourism Australia since 2012 and has shown an ongoing commitment to sustainable, environmental and cultural responsible tours.

As of 2021, Sugarbag Safaris have proudly partnered with Greening Australia to offset the vehicle emissions generated throughout the year.

By joining one of the private tours on offer, you can be confident that you are helping to minimise the environmental impact generated while on tour.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates – Private Tailor-made Kakadu Tours

May 28

Sugarbag Safaris, through the Northern Territory Goverment has demonstrated commitment to their COVID-19 Safety Plan and is adhering to:

✔ physical distancing measures

✔ health and hygiene principles

Reference Number – COVID19-CHK-652

July 21

Through Tourism Top End, and their partnership with the Australian Tourism Industry Council, Sugarbag Safaris has obtained and implemented the nationally aligned and recognised COVID – 19 clean practising business module. This program was developed in conjunction with Work Safe Australia and the Quality Tourism Framework (QTF).

					  Want to swim in pristine Kakadu waterholes with only one or two other people and then towel off for a picnic lunch served on a colourful cloth with Indigenous designs?... read more Then Hamish Clark from Sugarbag Safaris is the guide for you. My husband and I had waited until our sixties to  see Kakadu and I was worried that the volume of people at each attraction would leave me underwhelmed, besides which our trip was at short notice and left little time for planning. Enter Hamish. He took care of everything for our four-day trip including permits to Jarrangbarnmi and Bilkbilkmi Gorges, places most visitors don’t get to see. We got to sit back and enjoy the beauty of the landscape as Hamish drove us for up to two hours down 4WD tracks closer to the heart of Kakadu. We saw dingoes, antilopine wallabies, agile wallabies, brumbies, a wide variety of birds and even a python, lazing in the sun. When we reached the end of the car access, we took to our feet and hiked alongside rivers and through bushland, Hamish finding the track when none seemed visible. Along the way, he answered our many questions and proved himself incredibly knowledgeable on just about every aspect of Kakadu you could imagine—flora, fauna, geography and history, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous.  The gorges themselves were spectacular, and few things can beat swimming the length of the safe pools in Jarrangbarnmi or floating on your back at Bilkbilkmi and looking up through towering cliffs to a blue, blue sky. Hamish had the safety aspect covered too, making sure we stayed clear of water that might contain crocodiles and carrying a pack with a sat phone and a first aid kit. As for the level of fitness required for the walks we undertook, a certain degree of stamina is required to walk a few kilometres in the heat, but while I can clamber over boulders, I would describe my level of fitness as only mild to moderate. I’m sure Hamish was adjusting his pace down to accommodate.  We spent a magical few days in Kakadu thanks to Hamish, and thoroughly recommend his services. …				
Amanda S
August 20, 2021 

					  We had a great 4 day 3 night trip with Hamish with our family of 6 from the US. I was worried about traveling through the Northern Territory with a... read more 4 and 7 year old, my husband and my elderly parents who were not super mobile, but Hamish was able to adapt our trip (on a daily basis) to make it work so we still hit all of the highlights, various trip members’ wish list (lots of wild crocs for my son, Ubirr and Gunlom for myself), and just have a truly unique one-of-a-kind experience. 

We swam in beautiful waterholes, saw inspiring indigenous rock art, spectacular scenery, and tons of wildlife (wallabies, crocodiles). Also camped under the stars for one night, but opted for lodging the other nights for a little extra convenience.

Hamish was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the region, the local flora and fauna, and just all around great guide with 20+ years experience. Food was delicious,  including Cape Grim Tasmanian grass fed beef cooked to perfection, nutritious breakfasts and sandwich lunch picnics. The Land Cruiser was spotless and extremely comfortable. We’d definitely come back again with Hamish and highly recommend his company! More				
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September 2, 2019 

					  You definitely need a guide if you wish to visit the hidden treasure of Bilkbilkmi (Graveside Gorge) and Hamish from Sugarbag Safaris is one of the best. The organization of... read more permits, pickup for the 2hr 4WD in, the guide itself, the provided lunch were all first class. Thanks				
30Trish
September 1, 2020

PRIVATE TOURS – KAKADU, KATHERINE AND LITCHFIELD

Would you like to set your own pace and do your own thing?

Sugarbag Safaris is pleased to offer customised itineraries for your private tour experience.

Explore World Heritage-listed Kakadu, Katherine or Litchfield National Parks; the choice is yours, perfect for your family, a couple, independent traveller or special-interest group.

5 Day – Kakadu Private Tours

Sugarbag Safaris offers tailor-made private 5 day tours of Kakadu National Park.

A Sugarbag Safaris private 5 day Kakadu tour is the perfect way to explore the World Heritage Listed Kakadu National Park as a couple, family, special-interest group or just as an independent traveller, all at your own pace in the comfort of a luxury Toyota LandCruiser.

Take the hassle out exploring Kakadu & let us show you the sites. Sit back, relax and enjoy the vast landscapes.

5-DAY – KAKADU, KATHERINE AND LITCHFIELD TOUR

This cultural and nature-based 5-day private tour is perfect for families or a small group of friends. You can get up close and personal with ancient Aboriginal rock art, views, nature, culture, wildlife, hiking, canoeing and swimming while camping under the stars.

If you would like to experience and explore Litchfield, Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) and World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park then get in touch.

1-DAY – KAKADU PRIVATE TOUR

Sugarbag Safaris offers customised one day itineraries for Kakadu National Park. This tour departs from your accommodation in the heart of Kakadu. Your tour is tailored to your interests, allowing a deeper understanding of the rock art or access to a remote waterfall; we cater for the independent traveller, couple, family, or special-interest group.

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