Odyssey Tours & Safaris

Minjungari (Litchfield) Safari Camp Dinner, Bed & Breakfast - Self Drive

Tour Code: RRCA

Departures: 4pm daily; Mid May - November, 2008

Tour Duration: Overnight
Child Age: 5 - 12 years (0 - 4 Not Accepted)
Accom Type: Tented (Twin Share)
Pax: Min 2, Max 12
Vehicle Type: Self drive 4WD vehicle and 2WD meet at Monsoon Cafe

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If you have a 4WD and plan to visit Litchfield, staying within the Park may be a better option for you as you can see as much of the Park as you wish and experience the serenity of Litchfield Park at Night.
Our secluded safari camp 'Minjungari' (local Aboriginal word for blue waterlilly) offers just that opportunity. Tucked away in a hidden corner on two beautiful billabongs lined by huge paperbark trees, Minjungari is ideally situated to explore the southern reaches of the park.

Getting There

For both 4WD and 2WD vehicles, you will meet your guide at Monsoon Cafe in Litchfield National Park. Monsoon Cafe is located about 4Km past the Wangi Falls turnoff as you make your way from Batchelor. For those leaving their 2WD vehicle for the night, speak to the hosts at Monsoon Cafe, they will tell you where the best place to park is. You should be ready for departure from Monsoon Cafe at 4:00pm
For those driving 4WD vehicles, the journey is about 10km, mostly along a 4WD track and you will encounter a number of creek crossings, at least one which requires your special attention. Along the narrow tracks you will encounter corrugations, potholes & sandy conditions. Make sure sure you have 4WD engaged throughout the journey after you leave the tar road, take care and drive slowly following the Odyssey escort vehicle.

Minjungari Safari Camp

Minjungari (pronounced Min-joon-yaree) is located within Litchfield National Park which is approximately 12 degrees south of the equator and is subject to the North West monsoon which brings the majority of the rainfall in the months from December to March.
The average daily maximum temperature varies from 31 degrees Celsius in July to around 38¼ C in the hotter months, October/December. Overnight minimums are as low at 10¼C in July and as high as 28¼ C in the hotter months.
Much of Litchfield was once inhabited by the Werat, Kungarakanj, Maranugu and Warai people who are the traditional owners of the area. The name of Odyssey's safari camp, Minjungari, means Blue Water Lily in the Kungarakanj language.
On arrival you will be shown to your accommodation and shown the location of the showers and toilets and how they operate.
Minjungari is a bush camp and there are many wild animals around the camp – most are harmless to you but you must be careful to always wear closed footwear around the camp and not to venture too close to the edge of the water as there is a large estuarine crocodile living in the billabong. Please keep your tent closed at all times to reduce the risk of unwanted insects and other small creatures coming into visit!
Your host can give you more information about what animals, large and small, that you might encounter during your stay. The birdlife at Minjungari can be simply stunning. The break of dawn here is an experience not to be missed and guided dawn walks will be offered by your Host.

Meals

Meals will be served in the dining tent at fixed times which will depend upon time of year and other factors. Normally dinner will be served between 19:00 and 19:30, breakfast betwen 07:30 and 08:00. The actual meal times during your visit will be advised to you by your Host. Please ask if you are uncertain. If you have any special dietary requirements please advise us at the time of booking – to tell us when you arrive is too late.
We do not provide alcoholic drinks at the camp. If you wish to have wine or other drinks with your dinner please purchase it and bring it with you. When selecting your drinks please bear in mind that we will have limitations on space in the ice box.

Departure Arrangements

The Escort Vehicle leaves camp at 10:00 and will lead you back to the camp gate some 3 kilometres away. From there you will easily find your way to your next destination in Litchfield or beyond.
Those choosing to stay more than one night will need to make arrangements with the camp hosts if they wish to leave or return at times other than the standard arrival and departure times. Your host will endeavour to accomodate your wishes but some flexibility may be required.