Ultimate Wilderness Experience Package - 3 nts - includes return scenic air transfers from Darwin

Day 1: Depart Darwin to Bamurru Plains

Arrive Darwin airport to board your private scenic air transfer to Bamurru Plains in a single engine Cessna 210. On arrival, settle into your luxurious accommodation with time to freshen up before an afternoon experience led by Bamurru’s expert field guides, this may be an exhilarating airboat safari across the Mary River floodplain, or a 4WD Safari through the woodland fringing the floodplain. Tonight, enjoy your chef-prepared 3-course dinner hosted by one of your field guides.

Days 2-3: Bamurru Plains

Enjoy a light breakfast, explore Bamurru Plains on a morning guided activity. Lunch is generally served on the wildlife observation deck overlooking the floodplains. Canapes and sundowners are enjoyed out in the wilderness during your afternoon activity or on the lodge deck just before dinner. Nightly, a three-course dinner hosted by one of your field guides is served at the long timber dining table as frogs break into a croaky serenade. The menu features Australian bush-inspired recipes. Guests can help themselves to drinks at any time from the self-service bar offering a variety of refreshments, including an after dinner tipple for those so inclined. 

Day 4: Depart Bamurru Plains to Darwin

After breakfast, there will be ample time for one final guided safari, perhaps a walk through the paperbark trees or a quad bike drive between the termite mounds for the more adventurous! Say goodbye to new friends before boarding your private scenic air transfer back to Darwin in a single engine Cessna 210.

01 Sep-31 Oct 2019

SAFARI BUNGALOW - $3285 per person twin / $5279 solo

Optional air-conditioning available in Safari Bungalows ONLY. Three safari bungalows can be air-conditioned and this must be requested at time of booking. Additional cost for 3 nights is $180 per person twin / $360 solo

KINGFISHER SUITE - $4074 per person twin / $6457 solo

Bamurru Plains is built amongst the savannah bush fringing the floodplains to provide a high level of comfort, whilst giving guests unobstructed views of the surrounding wetlands and their teeming populations of birds and animals.

The main lodge provides an oasis of tropical calm in the midst of a noisy wildlife spectacle; comfortable wicker sofas; a well stocked library offers a collection of reference books on the Top End and Australia’s natural heritage. During the heat of the day the cooling waters of the infinity pool beckon and later the lodge deck is the ideal place to watch wildlife graze through the camp. An expert chef conjures up delicious meals, peppered with local ingredients. Anytime of the day you can help yourself to a cold drink from the bar – be it a crisp white wine, a gin and tonic or sparkling water – best enjoyed with one of Bamurru’s spectacular sunsets.

With only 10 safari-style bungalows, the focus of your stay at Bamurru is on the environment and the creatures for whom it is home. Each suite overlooks the floodplain and with mesh walls on three sides you can hear, see and almost touch the wildlife and wilderness around you, waking to the call of the magpie geese as the orange light of dawn spreads across the floodplains. 

Bamurru’s chefs incorporate native and locally sourced produce to provide a gourmet experience integrating authentic, yet contemporary Australian recipes, from kangaroo skewers to crispy barramundi with finger lime salsa and quandong ice-cream. Dining is enjoyed with fellow guests, where the day’s stories are recounted and new friends are made.