Elite Traveler January-February 2019

Kingfisher Suite BAMURRU PLAINS, KAKADU NATIONAL PARK, NORTHERN TERRITORY Sitting right on the edge of the Mary River floodplains in the Northern Territory, Bamurru Plains is an outstanding bush camp set within a 173,000-acre working buffalo station. Naturally teeming with birds and animals, including over 5,000 roaming buffaloes and the largest crocodile population in the world. The safari camp is made up of 10 tents, the largest of which is The Kingfisher Suite — and large it is, the bedroom alone is nearly 900 sq ft. It’s the perfect choice for a safari-loving family as it can accommodate up to five. The suite has the camp’s trademark floor-to-ceiling mesh walls, so you truly feel ensconced in the wilderness as you take in the sights and sounds of the bush, floodplains and paper bark forests. You might even wake up to the call of thousands of magpie geese as they soar overhead. The decor is rustic safari-chic and merges with the environment through recycled eco-friendly materials, timber furnishings and Aboriginal artwork. The suite, and indeed the entire camp, has no Wi-Fi or even cell reception — not that you’ll miss it; there’s so much to see and do, including open-top safari drives, airboat safaris, barramundi fishing and river cruises. Into the wild Capture your Australian safari experience under the guidance of a master. Renowned photographer Richard l’Anson will take you on a five-day, four-night program to discover the wildlife, wilderness and the world’s oldest rock art galleries in Arnhem Land, where an ancient culture of 40,000 years lives on. Rate from $7,000 per night; minimum three nights Contact Alex Abrahams, reservations supervisor, bamurru@wildbushluxury.com, +61 295 716 399, wildbushluxury.com