Darwin

Top End Safari Camp Day Tour

Badge of ExcellenceDarwin, Australia
Full Day Tropical Adventure

Overview

This ultimate top-end tour is ideal for travelers short on time who want to see and do a lot. Travel by helicopter, airboat, cruise boat, and overland, for an incredible range of sights and experiences. Look out for crocodiles and birds on the floodplains of the Litchfield National Park and even cool off with a swim in a crocodile-safe pool.
  • A ten-minute scenic helicopter flight is included
  • Be amazed by a close-up croc-feeding demo
  • Airboat cruise and billabong cruise are included
  • Breakfast or lunch are included, depending on tour time

What's Included

  • Darwin city pick up and drop-off or self drive option
  • Airboat Cruise
  • 10-minute Scenic Helicopter Flight
  • Billabong Cruise with brunch
  • Watch experienced guides feeding Matt Wright's rescue crocodiles
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Soda/Pop

Meeting And Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

  • Fog Bay Road
    Fog Bay Rd, Bynoe NT 0822, Australia

    Please follow signage down dirt driveway for 7km and meet at Star Deck . Please arrive by 8:20am

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

08:30 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

We pick up from four locations in Darwin City and surrounds and also offer this tour as self drive. Pick up locations are: 6.20AM Mindil Beach Casino Resort Reception 6.30AM Matt Wright Reservation Office 6.40AM Adina Vibe Hotel Reception 7.00AM Coolalinga McDonalds, Service Road Please indicate your preferred pick up location within the notes at checkout.

What To Expect

Darwin (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Margot_S
Matt's safari camp day tour was the perfect introduction to the Top End. We particularly loved the air boat trip - the highlight of our trip to Darwin without a doubt. Thanks, Matt, Josh & team. It was a really happy and wonderful day.

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Otis and Gaia stole the show!
Vanessa_G, Nov 2023
Loved this tour! Jake, Chase, Angel and Gaia made this an unforgettable experience. Otis, one of the wild Crocodiles made sure we got a good view of him. While we weren’t able to do the helicopter portion we loved the airboat ride and brunch cruise. Topped off the day with a swim (in a pool). Epic!
Great day
Rhea_K, Nov 2023
Great day shame we didn't get to meet Matt or do the helicopter ride,but Jake & Josh looked after us every well loved the aircraft boat
Crocodiles and Brunch
Bill_L, Nov 2023
The friendly and knowledgeable crew certainly knew the best spots for viewing the crocodiles. They also cooked a great brunch. The feeding of the rescued crocodiles was exciting to watch.
Fab and different
Mark_C, Oct 2023
Amazing experience We were a small group only 2 other people but this made it more personal and a better experience Fab time on the air boat - Josh was great very informative and fun experience Helicopter ride was a new experience and was also amazing
Best introduction to the Top End, especially for the time poor
Margot_S, Sep 2023
Matt's safari camp day tour was the perfect introduction to the Top End. We particularly loved the air boat trip - the highlight of our trip to Darwin without a doubt. Thanks, Matt, Josh & team. It was a really happy and wonderful day.
Day tour
Andrew_G, Dec 2022
Awesome day. Jock and the team do a fantastic job. Very interesting tour and well looked after environment.
Top End Safari Top Notch
Jacqui_A, Sep 2022
Airboat and helicopter two things on my bucket list. Great day, great crew. Next time will have an overnight stay at the campsite.
Response from Host, Oct 2022
Thank you Jacqui_A for your fantastic review and we hope to see you next time you are visiting the NT.
Airboat ride was terrific...
Cathie_W, Sep 2022
Airboat ride was terrific and great to see the country by helicopter. All the team were very knowledgeable and helpful and interacted with all the guests.
Response from Host, Oct 2022
Thank you Cathie_W for your fantastic review and we hope to see you next time you are visiting the NT.
Awesome experience!
Tricia_D, Aug 2022
Top End Safari Day Camp. WOW! Another amazing day filled with so much! Early (very early) pick up @mattwrights office in Darwin CBD with a 1.5 hour (small) bus trip to Matt Wright's croc rescue area. Top End Safari Camp is located in the Peninsular Way region, north west of Litchfield National Park. Every staff member was passionate, knowledgeable and very down to earth making everyone feel very comfortable! When we got there.....a delish breaky of egg/bacon rolls, salad, fruit and tea/coffee served on the cruise boat. We then climbed aboard an airboat - exhilarating ride down the Billabong and channels to check on the health of some of the largest crocs. Very up close and personal! Awesome! At times the airboat throttled to an exciting high speed for a bit of a thrill and slowed down in appropriate areas. On our return, bussed to see the rescue crocs. Awesome huge creatures with no known age limit! Chopper weighed around 700kg! They can never get cancer, can survive if a limb is bitten off by another croc - they have 4 heart chambers and can slow their heart beat to one per minute, thus staunching the blood flow. Incredible prehistoric creatures! And there was more! We bussed back to the camp where you may stay overnight in Yurt style glamping tents at additional cost. A lovely clear swimming pool is available to cool down, bar with beer, wine, softies etc, to enjoy whilst waiting to board a helicopter for a 10 minute ride. Views over the flood plains and channels with a different perspective to what we saw earlier. We spotted some water buffalo cooling off under trees, flew over a mango farm; flowering and ready to fruit. The local people, Bininji, rely on plants and nature to alert them when to expect the wet season and dry season (there are only 2 seasons up here). When certain trees flower they know to move to higher ground because the wet is coming. The indigenous ways are fascinating and their absolute love, care and respect of the environment is a message to us all. It truly makes you want to learn more. If you are travelling to Darwin, , love nature, this is a must. Yes, it seems expensive but in my opinion, very worth it!
Unforgettable Day
Lee_B, Aug 2022
We can’t thank Matt Wright’s team enough for making our day a special one. We unfortunately missed our early morning pickup due to insufficient information from Viator but had it rectified by Matt’s super professional staff. The airboat ride was amazing, as was the helicopter ride and everything else. So much to see and learn. Thank you for a lovely day.
Outback Wrangler 🤩
Leanne_E, Jul 2022
This was a terrific day tour, very informative with friendly,knowledgeable staff and our highlight was meeting the man himself.. fantastic day!!
It was excellent...
Chris_A, Jul 2022
It was excellent experience and informative friendly staff and good food. The place was spectacular.
An epic experience! well worth the money
Tracey_H, Jul 2022
An epic experience! we went as a family for my croc-obsessed son's 10th birthday and it certainly was a day that he'll remember...especially as he got to meet his idol Matt Wright too. Everything ran super smoothly, and was highly engaging. I actually can't pick a highlight of the tour as all the activities were awesome!
Top notch
Scott_F, Jun 2022
Staff were awesome and very informative. Scenery was great as well. Would definitely recommend........
Fantastic, great day out...
Merly_V, May 2022
Fantastic, great day out would recommend it to anyone traveling to the top end. Book early so you don't miss out, a trip in a life
Must Do!
Katrina_B, May 2022
An excellent day spent at Top End Safari Camp, would definitely recommend. This website states that you get to swim in a croc safe pool but it is not included.
Great time
Therima_N, Apr 2022
Air boat and helicopter rides were a lot of fun with beautiful views. Great way to spend a day in the NT
Fabulous Fun Amazing Wildlife. Top End Camp Safari is a Must Do when in the NT.
Rachel_P, Apr 2022
It was a fabulous day, loved every minute. Our hosts Ellie and the crew were amazing and made sure we were comfortable throughout the day. The croc feeding was incredible, the heli ride and airboats were thrilling and it was wonderful to be so up close to nature in such a remote part of the NT. A truly memorable experience. Would definitely recommend this trip to anyone wanting a taster of the NT. Rachel and family.
Put it on your Bucket Lust
ANDREW_T, Apr 2022
We had an absolutely awesome day. Lunch on board the boat was delicious and so much room to move about. The rooftop deck was perfect to relax and take photos. Sweets Lagoon offered spectacular scenery. The opportunity to cast a fishing line was an added bonus. Only one fish caught but still exciting. Loved the air boat and the experience seeing a huge croc was amazing. Helicopter flight definitely a highlight. Drinks and a swim in the pool was a great way to finish our trip. Only suggestion is to take snacks to have with drinks as no food was available to purchase.
Top End Experience
Jayne_K, Apr 2022
It was all brilliant and meeting Bone Cruncher face to face was exhilarating. Being able to fly over the area in the helicopter was also fantastic. Seeing wild boars, buffalo's and wallabies was a treat. It was an absolute wonderful day and value for money

From $328.69

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

  • 7 hours
  • Flight time: 10 minutes
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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