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Is there minimum stay at Arkaba?
Yes - there is a two night minimum stay at the property. We recommend you stay at least three nights to allow time for two full days and a chance to relax.
Is there a minimum age for guests?
Arkaba is not suitable for children under 12 years of age. This is partly acknowledging the small size of the lodge; additionally there are several safety considerations. If the lodge is booked exclusively and suitable supervision is arranged then children of any age will be permitted. Please note there are no child minding facilities available at Arkaba. All guests dine together.
Arrivals & Departures
How do you get to Arkaba?
Road - The drive from Adelaide takes 5 hours via Port Augusta or a little longer via the Clare Valley wine region. The scenic route via the Clare Valley is extremely pretty and has some fantastic places to stop along the drive for lunch. The road on both the scenic and direct drive to Arkaba is on sealed tarmac all the way so a 4WD is not necessary, unless preferred. Please ensure you have the drive directions from/to Adelaide printed or downloaded ahead of time as you will be out of range and will get lost without them. Read more here.
Air – Arkaba is approximately 90 minutes flight from Adelaide General Aviation Terminal. Arkaba;s field guide will meet the flight and then transfer you to the Homestead – a journey time of approximately 15 minutes from the airstrip.
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What experiences are included?
Twice daily guided wilderness safaris may include 4WD safari in an open top vehicle, guided walks, a visit to our wildlife hide.
Experiences usually last between 1.5 to 3.5 hours. Much like on safari in Africa, for best wildlife viewing chances you will have an early morning activity (often before breakfast) and one later in the afternoon around 4pm. Note that whilst on safari there are no bathrooms.
For longer stays, off-site activities may also occur. It is not possible to pre-select shared experiences. Just like on a safari in Africa, no two days are the same, and wildlife movements change with the seasons. Arkaba's lodge manager and field guides carefully plan experiences based on the duration of a stay and to provide the best possible chance of experiencing Arkaba's variety of environments and wildlife. Upon your arrival, field guides will explain the experiences occurring during your stay. If you do have an experience preference, please advise at time of booking and our reservations team will gladly note it. For serious birders and photographers we highly recommend booking private experiences (at additional cost) to ensure the full attention to your individual interests.
What food and beverage is included?
Arkaba has adopted a 'buy local' principle and our head chef uses the very best of South Australia's produce to craft the food program with a few native elements to add a unique intrigue and interest. Our meals are a communal affair, shared at a large table with other guests and often hosted by one of our guides. Throughout your stay, you will dine at a few different locations – sometimes indoors, sometimes outdoors.
Mealtimes will depend on the day's activities but typically cooked breakfasts are usually served after an early morning activity. Lunch will be served around 12.30pm and dinners around 7.30pm.
We have sourced a selection of South Australia red, white and sparkling wines as well as local beers and spirits. We have an open bar policy meaning that you can help yourself to a drink at any time of day that you please. At dinner, our chef will pair wines to match the meals.
Please note, with enough notice Arkaba can accommodate most dietary requirements. Due to the remote location, access to purchase last minute ingredients is not possible. Please give your dietary requirements to our reservations team at time of booking.
