Top End Safari Camp Day Tour
Recommended by 98% of travelers
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Darwin, Australia
- 7 hours (approx.)
- Flight time: 10 minutes
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Short on time but want to experience the best of the Top End? This fast-paced adventure packs multiple highlights into one seamless day. Combine helicopter flights, airboat rides, river cruising, and guided overland travel to see the region from every angle. Spot crocodiles and native birdlife across Litchfield National Park’s floodplains, then cool off with a swim in a designated crocodile-safe pool.
- Enjoy the scenery from a unique vantage in the air as you travel by helicopter
- Check off multiple activities without having to juggle multiple reservations.
- Maximize your chances of spotting crocodiles with the insight of a local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Darwin are included for a seamless experience
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
Operating hours.8:30 am
Itinerary
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
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Rachel_P
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.
Reviews
4.9
based on 398 reviews
Jeffrey_G, Oct 2025
The staff were so friendly and helpful, totally invested in their roles. Their passion was so good to see.
Great value for money!
Naim_Y, Aug 2025
The morning was fantastic, enjoyed both the cruise and the airboat a lot, special shoutout to Josh who was fantastic and even got me my sunglasses which was very nice of him.
I did the helicopter ride, it’s great if it’s the first time of if you have never done a doorless experience but otherwise, I think it’s skipable.
The feeding was the highlight and seeing these big beasts up close, hearing them crush bones with their jaws is truly amazing.
After that, it does get a bit dull, might be good to bring out activities to do or something as the pool got crowded very fast and there wasn’t much to do besides having drinks and waiting for the time to go home.
Nathan_S, Apr 2025
Definitely worth it, great way to enjoy your day and relax while also seeing some some absolute beasts of crocodiles
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thanks so much for coming out and experiencing the Top End with us!
Kerryn_B, Apr 2025
Put this on your bucket list!Great day out & an awesome experience!Well planned & managed thanks to great management and even better staff!They all know their stuff! A+
Jody_C, Apr 2025
it was an awesome adventure, had a fantastic time. could have had a bit longer after the helicopter flight to have a swim.
Dennis_R, Aug 2024
This was a fun tour with a lot packed into a day. The river cruise (with brunch) followed by an airboat ride to look for big crocs and the follow-on helicopter ride we all enjoyable and provided a fun day. Well worth the money.
Keith_W, Jun 2024
Had a great time with Matt & the crew and the air boat was fantastic.
Good value to have the river cruise, air boat and helicopter ride all in one day.
Up close and personal with salt water croc's and wild life.
CarolynJean_C, Jun 2024
The Helicopter ride plus air boat ride were fantastic. Bus out and back was easy. Brekkie on the river boat was just lovely - and very peaceful.
Sophie_B, May 2024
110% Worth the money, this experience was incredible. Would definitely be recommending this if you are at the top end of NT
Carlo_M, Apr 2024
Tour did not take place.
We were not informed.
Instead, we stay sitting on our expenses to go to the pickup point.
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!
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
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.
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
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.
Andrew_G, Dec 2022
Awesome day. Jock and the team do a fantastic job. Very interesting tour and well looked after environment.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!!
Chris_A, Jul 2022
It was excellent experience and informative friendly staff and good food. The place was spectacular.
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!
Scott_F, Jun 2022
Staff were awesome and very informative. Scenery was great as well. Would definitely recommend........
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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