Lords Kakadu & Arnhemland Safaris
Lords Kakadu and Arnhemland Safaris has been connecting guests to the Top End’s remarkable natural beauty and indigenous culture for almost 30 years.
Consummate bushman and owner, Sab Lord, was raised on a buffalo and crocodile hunting station with his appreciation of the wilderness being linked back to his earliest childhood memories. After trying various professions including jackaroo, station manager and spending a year in South Africa, Sab took over the business from his father. Since then, his team have been key advocates in protecting and preserving Kakadu & Arnhem Land, one of the most cherished ecosystems and untouched wilderness areas of Australia.
The company’s philosophy is centred around the relationship between guide and guest, and for this reason is one of the most highly-regarded private interpretive experiences available. The team’s passion for the region is infectious as is the connection with the land and the indigenous communities that call the area home. This relationship formed over many decades, allows access to a range of culturally significant sites. Combined with the vast unpopulated pristine landscapes, guests can not helped being moved and reinvigorated by this World Heritage Listed area.
As part of our commitment to sustainability we have developed a Code Of Practice relating to our wildlife interactions. We have also sought independent verification of our practices through Ecotourism Australia.
Our Advanced Ecotourism Accreditation is awarded to Australia's leading and most innovative ecotourism products, providing an opportunity to learn about the environment with an operator who is committed to achieving best practice when using resources wisely, contributing to the conservation of the environment and helping local communities. Having achieved certification for 10 years, we have been given the status of a Green Travel Leader.
Speciality areas
- Birds
- Reptiles & Amphibians
Quick facts
- World Heritage Listed for both its natural and cultural significance
- Kakadu is a birdwatchers paradise, with 280 species recorded
- Huge concentration of Saltwater Crocodiles, especially towards September and October
- Savanna Woodlands a sanctuary for many mammals, reptiles and birds
- Large towering sandstone escarpments up to 300 metres high provide breathtaking vistas and incredible Aboriginal rock art
About the region
Kakadu & Arnhem Land
Kakadu National Park is one of the world’s most magnificent natural reserves. With 280 bird species, 77 mammals, 50 species of freshwater fish, more than 10,000 insect species, 1600 species of flora, 132 reptiles and more than 50,000 years of Indigenous history and culture, the area is a World Heritage Listed for both its natural and cultural significance.
Kakadu is located in the tropical north of Australia, approximately 170 km (105 miles) southeast of Darwin. The park boasts a variety of dramatic landscapes ranging from mangrove-fringed tidal plains in the north, vast floodplains and wetlands, savanna woodlands, sandstone cliffs of the spectacular Arnhem Land escarpment, through to the rugged ridges in the south.
The wetlands of Kakadu are a birdwatchers paradise, with areas such as Yellow Water billabong attracting enthusiasts due to the immense concentration of birds, especially in the dry season including Magpie Geese, Whistling Ducks, Great Egrets, Royal Spoonbills and Black-winged Stilts.
One-tenth of all Saltwater Crocodiles found in the Northern Territory reside at Kakadu. Along these vast floodplains, it is common to see Paperbark (Malaleuca) forests that provide habitat for Agile Wallabies and nesting sites for birds such as the Black-necked Stork (Jabiru).
This region is renowned internationally for its outstanding body of Aboriginal rock art, documenting the complexity and achievements of the local people over the past tens of thousands of years.
Our experiences guides tell it like it is
