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Munga-Thirri Expedition

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Munga-Thirri Expedition

14 Day Survey - July 1 > July 14, 1 day 4WD/12 days trekking/1 day 4WD

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Survey price: $9800 â€‹

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We had originally planned to conduct a follow-up expedition to the Kallakoopah Creek in the southern Simpson Desert, however due to the massive rain event in April, we have relocated the expedition to take full advantage of the expected boom in desert life. The expedition will now take place further north, in an area marked between Poeppel Corner and Eyre Creek.

Same dates and duration as before, but now the focus will be on flora instead of fossils.

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We will be walking in an area that received between 340mm to 160mm of rain over a three day period. How the desert will respond to this is unknown, but respond it definitely will! This is a classic arid country boom scenario, and it's going to be fascinating to experience these conditions first hand.


The objective of this journey is to conduct a benchmark flora and fauna survey in an area of the desert that is never ground-truthed by ecologists and seldom visited by us.


As with all our surveys, we will move slowly and methodically through the landscape, carefully documenting what lives in this beautiful and remote region. 

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On this survey, you will walk alongside our team of pack camels, accompanied by four cameleers who will serve as your crew for the duration of the journey. While technically not “tour guides,” our cameleers are, first and foremost, seasoned stockmen and women. They are experts in handling and working with camels, with a wealth of experience navigating the desert and deep knowledge of its flora and fauna. They also hold profound respect for the First Nations people who call this remarkable landscape home.

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Over the course of a 5 to 6 hour walking day (including breaks) you will cover approximately 8 to 10 kilometres. Our pace is set by the camels, as they navigate the dunes and other natural features of the landscape. The camels carry all your personal gear, leaving you with just your daypack and a healthy attitude. Everything else is best left behind!

 

This is a truly authentic Australian desert experience. Camels are the perfect cross-country vehicle, allowing us to travel far from roads and tracks, with no vehicle back-up. Campsites are selected based on the availability of camel feed, and we never camp in the same place twice.

As Australia’s only trekking company specialising in remote desert travel, you won’t encounter other trekking groups. Unlike the 4WD tracks that can become virtual highways of vehicles in winter, we journey into a silent desert landscape, far removed from the crowds.

 

All of our treks are active participation experiences. The cameleers will gladly involve you in loading and unloading the camels as much as you’d like to participate, with the level of involvement decided on a day-to-day basis.

Your assistance is also warmly welcomed with various camp chores at the end of the day, such as collecting firewood or helping to shepherd the camels as they graze. These tasks are part of the unique experience and foster a deeper connection to the rhythm of desert life.

What's included

4WD transfers to/from Birdsville to the Simpson Desert

All camping equipment - swags, stools, tents. You bring your own sleeping bag and eating utensils

All meals, though we do not provide snacks

LOTS of space...

RFDS Medical Chest and emergency communications equipment

Crew of 4 to 5 cameleers

Desert Silence!

Trekking with an environmentally aware responsible business 

(A detailed Survey Information Guide is sent to you when you book)

What's not included

Pre and post trek airfares and accommodation. You are responsible for arranging your travel to/from Birdsville and any accommodation. We can help organise this for you

Please look at this page How To Get To Birdsville

What else is recommended?

Travel Insurance. You have the option to arrange your own travel insurance, or you can contact us for a quote.

Where are we trekking?

In the shaded area of the map below in the Simpson Desert, South Australia.

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