FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT IS SUGARBAG?

Sugarbag is one of the names given to the honey made by our little Australian native stingless bees. Sugarbag bees are one of those little things you can walk right past without noticing, but they play very important roles in nature, such as pollinating many of our native flowers.

The honey has its own unique flavour that can change throughout the year, it is a highly prized food for Aboriginal people who hunt it from wild nest; it’s real bush tucker!

ARE YOU AN ACCREDITED TOURISM BUSINESS?

Yes, Sugarbag Safaris is a certified Quality Tourism Accredited Business and with their commitment to the environment and respect for Aboriginal cultural have earned the Ecotourism and Respecting Our Culture (ROC) Certification through Ecotourism Australia.

WHAT AGE GROUPS DO YOU CATER FOR?

Tours can cater for all ages and most fitness levels, the beauty of a private tour is we can tailor it to your needs, requirements and interests.

HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN COME ON A TOUR?

Tours can be from 1 person up to 4 people, with forward-facing seats.

Sugarbag Safaris uses a late-model luxury Toyota Landcruiser 200 series GXL.

DO YOU CATER FOR VEGETARIANS?

Yes, I can cater for Vegetarians and most dietary requirements.

Please advise me of any dietary requirements or individual food allergies when booking.

DO I HAVE TO CAMP?

No, you don’t have to camp while on tour, I can offer airconditioned accommodation all year round, from quaint homestay style up to the high-end resort.

DO I NEED A SLEEPING BAG WHEN CAMPING?

No, you don’t need to bring a sleeping bag while on the camping tour, you will be provided with your own swag for the duration of the trip, each swag comes made up, with a fresh fitted sheet, sleeping bag and latex pillow.

WHAT IS A SWAG?

A swag is an Australian bush bed, made from a foam mattress, bedding and pillow rolled up in a heavy-duty canvas, a swag is your home in the bush.

Your swag comes ready-made with a fresh fitted sheet, sleeping bag and latex pillow.

“Swags are the furniture of the bush, and neither man nor woman ventures out without one. Slung over the pack pony, hanging from the camel, or thrown into the back of the truck, with a quart-pot dangling from the strap, they stand for house and home and life’s achievement”

ERNESTINE HILL’THE GREAT AUSTRALIAN LONELINESS’ MELBOURNE 1940

DO YOU HAVE TENTS?

Yes, on my camping tour I use tents. The tents are made from see-through material so you can look up at the stars as you fall asleep, giving you a real Aussie outback experience.

Sleep under the stars without the worry of bugs. Just simply roll your out swag inside and watch the stars as you fall asleep- keep an eye out for shooting stars!

WHAT CLOTHES DO I NEED?

Please leave your large bags at your Darwin accommodation, and bring only a small soft carry-on size bags – Max 10 Kg– we are constrained for luggage space.

sturdy walking shoes
1-1.5 LTR personal refillable water bottle
wide-brimmed hat or cap
long sleeve shirts (sun protection)
shorts
T-shirts
light trousers and a long-sleeved shirt for nights (insect protection camping)
warm jacket (mid-year, June – August)
swimming costume (swim shirt – sun protection)
towel
sunglasses
toiletries
headlamp or torch (camping)
day pack (for hikes)
sunscreen
insect repellent.

DO I NEED A WATER BOTTLE?

Yes, please bring a 1-1.5 Litre bottle to take on your tour.

Tour vehicle carries fresh drinking water so you can top when needed.

HOW HOT DOES IT GET DURING THE DAY?

May to September average daytime temperatures are usually around 30-32 degrees Celsius.

Late September to November average 35 and over degrees Celsius with high humidity.

HOW COLD DOES IT GET AT NIGHT?

Dry season nights on average are around 16-20 degrees Celsius (May-Aug) but it can get as low as 10-12 degrees Celsius in the middle of the year (June-July).

This might not sound cold to some but dropping from 32C during the day to 16C at night, most people feel it.

The late dry season nights can be above 20 degrees Celsius and quite humid (Sep-Nov).

HOW MUCH IS THE KAKADU PARK FEE?

As of April 2016

Kakadu National Park entry fee is AUD$40 (GST inclusive) and is valid for 14 consecutive days.

Adult pass | AUD$40
Child (5 – 15) AUS $20
Northern Territory resident | Free

If you are a Territorian you will be asked to produce a current NT driver’s licence or identification that includes your residential address.

Nitmiluk National Park (Katherine Gorge) and Litchfield National Park are both free to enter.

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATE – Private Tailor-made Kakadu Tours

May 28 2021

Sugarbag Safaris, through the Northern Territory Government, 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 2021

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).

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