DEPARTING KUNUNURRA ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:
THURSDAY 08 MAY 2008	THURSDAY 15 MAY 2008
THURSDAY 05 JUNE 2008	THURSDAY 12 JUNE 2008
THURSDAY 26 JUNE 2008	THURSDAY 03 JULY 2008
THURSDAY 17 JULY 2008	THURSDAY 24 JULY 2008
THURSDAY 14 AUGUST 2008	THURSDAY 21 AUGUST 2008
THURSDAY 11 SEPTEMBER 2008	THURSDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2008
THURSDAY 09 OCTOBER 2008	THURSDAY 16 OCTOBER 2008

DAY 1 (LD)
Kimberley Dreams will collect you for a 10 day 4-Wheel Drive Safari throughout the Kimberely region via the Gibb River Road, Mitchell Plateau and Kalumburu Aboriginal Community.

At 12.00 depart Kununurra for Emma Gorge and El Questro. Walk / hike into the pristine pool that is 'Emma Gorge', a 30-45 minute walk that is considered moderate to difficult. Your guide will assist.

Depart Emma Gorge for El Questro Station Resort.

Dinner tonight will be cooked on the BBQ or over an open fire.

Overnight: Camp - El Questro

DAY 2 (BLD)
After breakfast travel to Zebedee Springs.  Zebedee Springs are small thermal pools situated in a pocket of lush and tropical Livistonia and Pandanus Palms.

15.00 This afternoon join the Chamberlain Gorge Cruise, your local guide will point out Aboriginal Art, flora and fauna.

Dinner tonight will be cooked on the BBQ or over an open fire.

Overnight: Camp - El Questro

DAY 3 (BLD)
This morning we depart camp for the King Edward River area. The King Edward River and Mitchell Plateau areas are of extreme importance from a biological viewpoint with ancient endemic Livistonia Palms dotting the landscape. Both regions are home to Windjana and Bradshaw Art Sites.

Dinner tonight will be cooked on the BBQ or over an open fire.

Overnight: Camp - King Edward River.

DAY 4 (BLD)
Spend the whole day exploring the Mitchell Plateau / Falls, a 3km walk, via Merten's Falls from the car park into the falls.

15.30 Depart the falls via scenic heli chopper flight.  Late afternoon return to vehicle and drive back to camp.

Dinner tonight will be cooked on the BBQ or over an open fire.

Overnight: Camp - King Edward River

DAY 5 (BLD)
Depart camp for Kalumburu Aboriginal Community.

Kalumburu has a rich history - in 1932 it became a mission station after the failure of nearby Pago, played a significant role during World War II, and the land was being taken for sheep and cattle stations and the cultivation of crops.

Today, the local Aboriginal people who operate an extensive cattle cooperation and cater for visitors to the area run the Community. Surrounded by giant mango trees and coconut palms, close to King Edward River and Gorge; Kalumburu is well worth a visit and will be a great part of your Kimberley Dreams safari.

Dinner tonight will be cooked on the BBQ or over an open fire.

Overnight: Camp - Kalumburu.

DAY 6 (BLD)
This morning we join our Aboriginal guide who will take you on a rock art tour and a bush tucker walk.  Visit World War II wrecks, several art sites and Old Pago Mission Ruins.

Return to the Kalumburu Community where you will have the opportunity to meet with members of the Community. You may wish to purchase authentic Aboriginal art direct from the artists and visit the Parish Museum and Church.

Dinner tonight will be cooked on the BBQ or over an open fire.
 
Overnight: Camp - Kalumburu.

DAY 7 (BLD)
This morning depart Kalumburu and travel south back out to the Gibb River Road.

Upon arrival set up camp and relax with a swim in the lower end of Manning Gorge.

Dinner tonight will be cooked on the BBQ or over an open fire.

Overnight: Camp - Manning Gorge.

DAY 8 (BLD)
After breakfast hike into Manning Gorge.  Manning Gorge is an approximate 45 minute walk from the camp ground. Swim in delightful waterfalls and pools, also a great spot for bird watching. Your guide will also point out Aboriginal art in the region.

Continue west along the Gibb River Road, stop for another swim in the water hole at Galvans Gorge before heading to Bell Gorge. Bell Gorge is situated in the King Leopold Range National Park.

Dinner tonight will be cooked on the BBQ or over an open fire.

Overnight: Camp - Bell Gorge (Silent Grove)

DAY 9 (BLD)
This morning is spent exploring Bell Gorge, (off Silent Gorge Station). Bell is known as one of the most spectacular gorges in the whole of the Kimberley. The 45 minute walk in to Bell Gorge is well worth it.

Continue to Windjana Gorge. Windjana Gorge is a National Park, regarded by geologists as one of the classic examples of world geology. The gorge is a picturesque, narrow canyon cut by the Lennard River through the Napier Range, which was once a coral reef. Trees in the gorge are mostly cadjeputs (tropical paperbarks) and river gums. Also common are native figs and fresh water mangrove.

Dinner tonight will be cooked on the BBQ or over an open fire.

After dinner head down to the gorge for some night croc spotting, the gorge is home to over 100 fresh water crocs.

Overnight: Camp - Windjana Gorge National Park.

DAY 10 (BL)
This morning we spend time exploring the Windjana Gorge area before departing for Broome.

Lunch will be served en route to Broome. Mid afternoon arrival into Broome. You will be dropped off at your accommodation for check-in.

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