We offer one-week packages, which include fully-guided 5-day hunts in the Aboriginal Reserve of Central Arnhem Land Plateau Upper Mann River in the Northern Territory of Australia. Days 1 and 7 are for travelling to and from our bush lodge. For larger groups, we recommend additional hunting days so that all hunters can comfortably harvest their selection of animals. Bowhunters and non-hunting observers are most welcome.
The animals we have available are large numbers of water buffalo and wild oxen, with wild boars at a minimum.
You will explore many billabong and river systems, beautiful scenic areas with an abundance of native bird life and awe inspiring panoramic views from the escarpments overlooking kilometres of breathtaking scenery where you will see multitudes of buffalo. Your safari is conducted in 4×4 hunting vehicles driving off the beaten track through semi-woodland areas. Once we reach a specific location, we continue our hunt with a leisurely walk amongst the scenic valleys, spring systems, soaks, small creeks and tributaries of the Upper Mann River.
You will see from our galleries that you would be staying in a comfortable, fully-equipped bush lodge with all the mod-cons; a generator provides electricity 24 hours a day and all linen is supplied.
Many clients choose to charter a light aircraft for a 1½ hour scenic flight to our Malgawa airstrip in Arnhem Land, with a return flight on day 7. Alternatively, chartering a helicopter is another option and you will find details of the charter companies under Getting Here. Alternatively, we can pick you up from your hotel in Darwin early (5.00am) on the first day and it would be a 10 – 12 hour drive to base camp in air conditioned Landcruisers, with the return journey leaving camp mid-morning and arriving at your hotel in Darwin no later than 10.00 pm on the last day of your tour.
Our Buffalo Safari package includes all road transfers, permits, accommodation, use of 4×4 hunting vehicles, insurance, first-class meals and beverages. We have a special liquor licence to allow moderate consumption of alcohol by our clients at the end of a day’s hunt at our camps in Arnhem Land. We can purchase alcohol on your behalf upon request and you can reimburse us on arrival at camp; or, you may choose to “Bring Your Own”. Non-hunting observers are most welcome.
Our 2 one-week basic package options are:
For those hunters who prefer not to travel with their own rifles, we can supply 375 H&H, 404 Jeffreys and ammunition for an additional cost.
All international visitors who wish to bring their own firearms into Australia require an NT International Visitors Shooters Permit as well as Import and Export Customs Permits.
All international visitors hiring Tropical Hunting Safaris’ rifles are required to submit an NT Police Prohibited Persons Declaration.
We require a minimum of 8 weeks’ notice so that we may organise all permits, licences and customs clearance documents prior to your arrival in Australia. The preparation of these documents will incur small additional fees.
You may also be interested in an Aboriginal Cultural and Scenic Tour provided by one of the Aboriginal caretakers of the land. This includes bush tucker, bush medicine and visits to some of the traditional art sites. This option is available by prior arrangement for a small additional fee; or you may wish to tip your Aboriginal Tour guide. You may also enjoy an invigorating swim in one of the many waterfall pools (no saltwater crocodiles inhabit these areas). The Aboriginal families that are the traditional caretakers of the land can also perform an Aboriginal Traditional Dance Corroboree. Local Aboriginal Artifacts will also be available to purchase. Please note that prior arrangement is essential for all Aboriginal Cultural, Artifacts and Scenic Tours.
The Northern Territory boasts some of the best fishing in Australia. If you’d like to add a fishing charter to your safari, we can arrange either offshore pelagic fishing or an inland fishing charter for our world-famous barramundi.
If a trophy Banteng is on your list of “must-do”, we can arrange a safari for you with one of our associates on the Cobourg Peninsula in the Garig Gunak Barlu National Park.
Before making a booking please check our Terms and Conditions. Additionally please review all the information provided on accommodation, getting here and what to bring.
