The trip

The author travelled with Kimberley Adventure Tours (Kimberleyadventures.com.au), one of the oldest operators in Broome, which runs regular nine-day trips between Broome and Darwin and 20-day trips between Perth and Darwin in the dry season, taking in the Kimberley and the Bungle Bungles National Park. Prices from AUS$1,995 (£1,110), which includes the services of a driver/guide, all park entry fees, all meals, camping equipment and most excursions.