About Our Tours

Do YOU want:

The Best Price!
To 'Swag' (camp) out under the Stars!
Challenging, Adventurous Hikes!
To travel with Like-Minded Young Travellers!
To learn about Aboriginal Culture!

If you answered YES, then 'Outback Safaris' is the ONLY choice for you!

Details

Our Tours

Our tours are ACTIVE, fun and informative. They are tailored especially for young, adventurous travellers looking to experience the real Australia. Our groups are small (varying from 9-24 passengers) and destinations include the Red Centre and Kakadu National Park. (Please refer to individual itineraries).

These are the BEST VALUE TOURS in the NORTHERN TERRITORY and we will not be beaten on price!

Camping Equipment

All camping equipment is included except sleeping bags, which can be hired for A$20.

Red Centre: 'Sleep under the stars' in an Aussie bedroll (swag). Pop-up tents available on request at an extra cost. Children under 16 years not permitted on these tours!

Kakadu NP: Camping is 'bush' camping with limited facilities. 'Sleep under the stars' in an Aussie bedroll with mosquito net (swag).

Vehicles

Our modern fleet of air-conditioned vehicles includes specially designed 4WDs and mini-buses so you can explore the Outback with ease. Our 4WDs (16 - 20 seaters) have spacious cabs with ample legroom and forward facing seats for increased comfort and a better view for greater appreciation of the scenery. We use our coaches in locations where there are large driving distances on sealed roads as the larger vehicles provide greater comfort. In all other circumstances, we focus on providing a small group experience with an average maximum group size of 16 -24.

History

Outback Safaris is the backpacker touring division of Adventure Tours Australia. Our history dates back to 1992 when our Directors, who still work hands-on in the business, operated their first tour to Uluru. We have a wealth of experience in small group, nature-based touring!

Fun & Informative Guides

Our guides are not your average tour guide! They act not only as the source for valuable information relating to the geology, botany and Aboriginal culture of the area, but also as the mechanic, the cook, the entertainer.

Our comprehensive in-house training program, incorporates training from the National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS) as well as St John's Ambulance Service in addition to mechanical training through the Centralian College. This ensures that our guides are professional and in possession of vast and accurate information, as well as having the necessary skills to conduct a quality, safe and fun tour!

Our comprehensive in-house training program for professional tour guides (incorporating training from National Parks & Wildlife and St Johns Ambulance first aid) ensures all guides possess vast knowledge of geology, botany and Aboriginal culture. We have a fleet of over 90 vehicles including minibus, coach and specialty 4WD vehicles.

All our guides undergo an intensive training course which involves:

Speciality information and Company procedures and requirements
St. John 1st Aid course (if req`d) incorporating CPR and other lifesaving measures.
An accredited National Parks certificate teaching the guide insights into aboriginal culture and the geography of the surrounding regions.
Basic mechanical operations and safety checks.
A driver training program instructing the guides on driving in all on and off road conditions.
Bushcraft skills and a vast knowledge of Geology, Botany, History and Aboriginal Culture
Cooking skills: food preparation, hygiene etc.
Customer relations, communication skills to manage large groups and deal with language barriers.
Guides are trained to the highest standard. We take the responsibility for the safety and well-being of our passengers very seriously. Some of the locations we visit are remote and conditions can be difficult, sometimes extreme.