OZ - Kakadu & Litchfield

It was another camping safari to do Kakadu. Most people do 3 days, but being a tight git I opted for the 2 day trip.

I was picked up by our guide Paul early in the morning and met the other 11 people I was going to be crammed in the back of the 4-wheel drive for the next 2 days. There were 3 Irish - Marie, James & Mike, an Austrian guy - Stefan, 2 Swedish girls - forgotten their names already and an Italian couple who had just got married - forgotten their names too. I can think of better ways to spend a honeymoon!
We headed off to our first stop which was the jumping croc cruise. I was more excited about the free breakfast that awaited us there. We went on the cruise and the crocs obligingly jumped up for the meat which was hung out on a fishing rod for them.

Next we were back in the car and headed into Kakadu itself and stopped for lunch. We then visited the aboriginal paintings on Nourlangie rock. We went to a Billabong then a nice viewpoint then headed to our campsite for the nite.

Next morning we were up early and off to Twin falls for another cruise. It was really nice once we eventually got there, but it involved a lot of clambering over rocks. We stayed for a while just chillin, but I was bored after 10miutes.

Next we headed to Jim Jim falls, which was more of a dribble than a waterfall. The surroundings were nice tho and the water wasn't too cold.

That was about all we saw and it was back to Darwin. The best bit about Kakdau was driving thru a river in the 4xwdrive, which totally flooded the car. Other cars just watched from the side not quite brave enough to go for it.

I cant say it was worth the money. It was ok, but I think we could have seen alot more if our guide hadnt been so laid back about everything.

The next day I did a daytrip to Litchfield park, which was pretty much a mini version of Kakadu, but with loads more tourists.

Our guide did manage to squeeze in an extra side trip to some natural hot pools which were amazing!