About this tour
A seven-hour Top End safari combining helicopter, airboat and cruise boat rides through Litchfield's wildlife country, capped by a swim in Australia's only saltwater crocodile safe pool. You'll spot crocs, birds and buffalo from the air and water, eat a gourmet BBQ on a billabong cruise, then watch expert handlers feed one of Matt Wright's rescue crocodiles. Best for wildlife enthusiasts who want multiple perspectives on the landscape in one day.
Highlights
- 10-minute scenic helicopter flight over floodplains and wetlands
- Airboat ride through channels into rainforest spotting crocodiles and buffalo
- Billabong cruise on Sweets Lagoon with brunch included
- Swim face-to-face with wild saltwater crocodile in nature-based safe pool
- Feeding demonstration and exhibition with Matt Wright's rescue crocodile
- Darwin city pick-up and drop-off or self-drive option
What to expect
You'll start with hotel pick-up from Darwin (or drive yourself) and head to the safari camp. The day kicks off with a 10-minute helicopter flight over the floodplains—your first real look at the scale of the landscape. From there you transition to an airboat for a faster-paced ride through narrow channels and into rainforest, scanning for crocodiles, birds and buffalo. Mid-morning you'll board a cruise boat on Sweets Lagoon billabong, where the pace slows for birdwatching and photography while you eat a gourmet BBQ brunch. The afternoon features a controlled swim in the saltwater crocodile safe pool—a chance to be in the water near wild crocs under expert supervision. You'll finish with a feeding and exhibition of one of the camp's rescue crocodiles, then return to Darwin.
What travellers say
- Four distinct wildlife vantage points in one day: air, fast water, slow water, close encounter
- Inclusive day—brunch, helicopter and pool all factored in
- Experienced guides and Matt Wright's rescue croc credentials add credibility
- Safe crocodile interaction in controlled, nature-based setting
- Not suitable for pregnant travellers or those with spinal/heart conditions
- No alcoholic or soft drinks included; bring own or budget extra
- Seven hours includes Darwin transfers; net activity time is shorter
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This suits anyone keen to pack multiple wildlife experiences—aerial, water-based, and interactive—into a single day without needing separate bookings. The camp operates year-round but expect stronger crowds and heat in the dry season. Not suitable for pregnant travellers, those with spinal injuries or significant cardiovascular conditions; the airboat and helicopter rides create G-force. Bring sunscreen, hat and camera; the pool swim is included but swimmers should be comfortable in saltwater around crocodiles under strict control. Alcoholic drinks and soft drinks aren't included—bring cash or check what's available to purchase. Group size isn't specified; arrive early to avoid delays. The seven-hour total includes transfers, so allow extra time.
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