Spirit Safaris
Spirit Safaris
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Australian Outback and Wilderness Tours operator - Travel in private, personal small group (4-6 persons) luxury 4WD Eco Tours to Remote Wilderness, Aboriginal Art Sites & Communities in wild Nature. Australian Outback Tours from Broome, Darwin, Sydney, Adelaide, Ayers Rock, (Uluru) & Alice Springs Kimberley Tours Kakadu Tours Uluru / Ayers Rock Tours Tanami Track Tours | Pilbara & Karijini NP | Lake Eyre Tours & Flights | Alice Springs & Red Centre Tours | Corner Country Tours | Lost City / Devils Marbles/ Daly Waters | Aboriginal Art Centre Tours | Alice Springs & Ayers Rock / Uluru Tours | Kimberley Darwin Broome Tours | Tanami Track Broome Alice Springs Tours | NSW Outback Tours | Cairns/ Darwin via Lost City & Gulf Savannah Way Tours | Cape York Tours | Western Deserts Tours | Whale Watching South Australia | Alice Springs to Broome via Tanami | Simpson Desert Tours | Canning Stock Route Tours |
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Robyn D
Sydney, Australia28 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Couples
Disappointing tour. Tour was run in reverse to what was advised on website without any communication prior to start. On first long day 4WD had a flat on dirt road to Marble Bar, because the vehicle had been hired there was no second spare and as tyre was ruined, day 2 was spent back in 4WD returning to coast - Port Headland - to pick up another spare before finally travelling to Karijini Eco Retreat. Tour advertises 3 days in Karijini unfortunately we spent one rushing to see gorges following the first two days on the road. Richard tried to accommodate us, and what we saw was amazing, but poor preparation meant 3 days out of our 6 day tour were long days in the 4WD.
Written 28 August 2023
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Shauna G
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Apr. 2023
Finally seeing so many iconic outback places we've only viewed in documentaries and books so far in our 70 odd years was a dream come true. It gives a real sense of place whenever any of these locations come up on screen etc now.
For our first 3 days we travelled with Richard's partner, Lyn, and her group before hiving off to Innamincka, Birdsville and Marree with many stops in between. Nothing was too much trouble for Richard and he kept us well informed of what we were doing each day. He even made a detour to Betoota at our request! Every day was full and there was no room for the slightest boredom even on long drive days as Richard and our other passenger, Janelle, were the excellent conversationalists with great senses of humour too boot.
If you're looking for a 4 - 5 star luxury holiday then this is not for you but if good, clean, comfortable accommodation and regular meals suffice then this holiday is well worth undertaking. Once you've driven on the Stuart Desert, the Strzlecki and the Oodnadatta Tracks you can really appreciate the logistics and costs associated with getting goods and services to these and surrounding areas. Having said that, we had some lovely stays and meals and a holiday we haven't stopped talking about but which will remain a favourite for sure. Our thanks to Richard and Lyn.
For our first 3 days we travelled with Richard's partner, Lyn, and her group before hiving off to Innamincka, Birdsville and Marree with many stops in between. Nothing was too much trouble for Richard and he kept us well informed of what we were doing each day. He even made a detour to Betoota at our request! Every day was full and there was no room for the slightest boredom even on long drive days as Richard and our other passenger, Janelle, were the excellent conversationalists with great senses of humour too boot.
If you're looking for a 4 - 5 star luxury holiday then this is not for you but if good, clean, comfortable accommodation and regular meals suffice then this holiday is well worth undertaking. Once you've driven on the Stuart Desert, the Strzlecki and the Oodnadatta Tracks you can really appreciate the logistics and costs associated with getting goods and services to these and surrounding areas. Having said that, we had some lovely stays and meals and a holiday we haven't stopped talking about but which will remain a favourite for sure. Our thanks to Richard and Lyn.
Written 30 May 2023
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Patricia Larkin
Melbourne, Australia4 contributions
Aug. 2022
I loved the tour stopping at points of interest along the old Ghan railway line., where group members learnt of the history and hardship of these early settlements.
Dalhousie Springs was also a great attaction, showing the diversity of such a remote area of Australia
Dalhousie Springs was also a great attaction, showing the diversity of such a remote area of Australia
Written 29 October 2022
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Hi Patricia thanks for the great review - hope to see you on another adventure - cheers Richard
Written 1 November 2022
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Margaret A
Redland City, Australia5 contributions
Sep. 2022
We love outback tours with Spirit Safaris because it is quite personalised and somewhat flexible, with just 2 to 4 people, We enjoy Richard O’Neil’s relaxed company, especially his knowledge, insights and open conversation about many topics. He puts the “Spirit” into Spirit Safaris. The 8-day Corner Country tour was our 5th outback trip with Spirit Safaris. This country is historical, geologically interesting, beautiful in Spring after the rains, varied accommodation frequently with colourful outback characters. Very highly recommended for a real outback experience.
Written 25 October 2022
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Hi Maggie great to see you again and enjoy these special places. Thanks for your kind words and Looking forward to our next adventure cheers Richard
Written 1 November 2022
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Kaye L
10 contributions
Apr. 2022
Our companions were great, the closeness to the earth, the Warrumbungles and search for traces of my family history, the Macquarie Marches, the aboriginal art and wonderful guide, the silo art, the beauty of Menindee Lakes and it’s Burke and Wills history, the evening watching the stars, the joy of seeing the Darling rise at Bourke, yet the water still to come at Pooncarie, and the starkness of Broken Hill. Other adventures that made the trip memorable was passing through a water covered road (safely) and watching with amusement, Lyn and company dealing with a snake around the car. As the river was on the rise, we unfortunately missed out on seeing the Aboriginal fish trap as Brewarrina, and the boat ride I was looking forward to. Our accommodation was quite acceptable, although not so for two of our companions in Broken Hill. Some car trouble at Inverell was overcome and we all got to Mungo Resort to enjoy the stark landscape there. We saw many other places, and it was a really enjoyable adventure, providing us city folks with some idea of the beauty of outback Australia, and Richard and Lyn looked after us very well. We travelled in April 2021.
Written 24 October 2022
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Hi Kaye many thanks for your positive comments and reminders of the wonder of these areas - hope to see you again cheers Richard Spirit safaris
Written 25 October 2022
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reldas2017
5 contributions
May 2022
Stunning scenery along the Gibb River Rd. The staff did a terrific job under difficult circumstances and produced great meals despite problems of food supply with weather difficulties.
Comfortable travel in the four-wheel drive vehicles and in camp with good sized tents and a stretcher being provided to give a good night's sleep.
Comfortable travel in the four-wheel drive vehicles and in camp with good sized tents and a stretcher being provided to give a good night's sleep.
Written 22 October 2022
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Thanks for the great review - Happy travels and hope to see you again somewhere on one of our many adventure tours
Written 25 October 2022
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Margaret G
Sydney, Australia6 contributions
Sep. 2022
Richard and Lyn drove us on a nine day private tour taking in Innamincka, Birdsville, Lake Eyre, Coober Pedy, Woomera, to name a few. There were 10 family members covering 3 generations, including young children. All our requests and needs were well catered for: countless spectacular sights, interesting commentary, excellent food, accommodation as good as possible in the locations, comfortable vehicles and excellent driving – all provided with good cheer to ensure our trip was as enjoyable and memorable as possible. Weather and road conditions required extra driving for Richard and Lyn and this was all accommodated without a hitch for us (despite adding to the workload for Richard and Lyn!).
Written 12 October 2022
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Thanks for the great review Margaret and Ed - loved having you on this adventure
Written 12 October 2022
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Ian R
Nunawading, Australia12 contributions
Sep. 2022
Did the 4 day Cameron's Corner Country Tour that included Tibooburra, Innakinka the Dig Tree and Coopers Creek.
Comfortable travel, good food, excellent accommodation for the locations (don't expect 5 star at Cameron's Corner) and all with a knowledgeable and careful driver.
We ticked off all of the items we wished to see in the area.
Highly Recommended
Comfortable travel, good food, excellent accommodation for the locations (don't expect 5 star at Cameron's Corner) and all with a knowledgeable and careful driver.
We ticked off all of the items we wished to see in the area.
Highly Recommended
Written 7 October 2022
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Hi Ian thanks for your great review, stunning photography and good company - hope to see you again cheers Richard
Written 9 October 2022
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LEartsD
Lakes Entrance, Australia3 contributions
Jun. 2022 • Solo
I did the Kimberly tour and was told it was clamping but unfortunately it was camping . The agent for Richard could not contact him and l was on another tour so by the time l found out it was camping, it was too late to cancel, so l decided to go anyway. Big mistake as l had repeatedly told them l have artificial hips and knees. Richard repeatedly said that he hadn’t received my medical information, but it was sent with my food preferences and that was received by the driver , as he asked who didn’t like humus, which was in the one message. The tour was not an enjoyable holiday, we had early breakfast and dismantle camp site, we would make our own wraps on the tail gate of the 4 wheel drive, no offer of hot drink ever though there were Thermos flask’s and no toilet stops anyway until whenever we stayed. I could go on and on but all l will say is, thankfully Paul, Jan, and Judy my fellow traveler’s were wonderful and helped me Immensely I know Richard will not like this review but I feel l have to tell people so no one else has to go through what we 4 went through. This tour was expensive and so disappointing. Nothing like the Itinerary , which hasn’t changed since before Covid.
Written 3 October 2022
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This lady Diane Fletcher was advised the tour was camping and accommodation was unlikely to be available. Yet she still chose to attend the tour.
Her advice was sent by email from her travel agent in February, months before her tour date. Yet she chose to go on the tour and disrupted the tour for everybody.
Dianne has medical conditions that still have not been provided and she has refused to send it despite 5 requests before, during and after the tour.
She made the tour uncomfortable for everybody, and has not paid for extra costs she incurred on her tour. The tour itinerary was changed to accommodate her need for sleeping arrangements and also because of dangerous road conditions on the Gibb River Road to Mitchell Falls.
She is not welcome on future tours.
Written 7 October 2022
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Cheryl F
Ballina, Australia4 contributions
Apr. 2022
Icould,nt pick a favourite part of our 4day Lake Eyre and Wilpena Pound Tour, it was all amazing, Linda was our guide and she was a wealth of knowledge. The scenery and the food and the history was great. she really looked after us. Liz was the tour guide in the other vehicle, these women were great drivers , we had a very comfortable trip, Would recommend this tour to anyone wanting to learn about our history and see the outback. 10 out of 10. Cheryl and Graeme Felsch. Thank You Spirit Safaris.
Written 27 April 2022
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Hi Cheryl and Graeme - just saw your posting - many thanks for this and glad you had a great time. More adventures coming in 2023 so spread the word - cheers
Written 12 October 2022
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Brian C
Robina, Australia153 contributions
My wife and I (in our sixties) will be travelling with Spirt Safaris in August 2017, from Broome to Darwin on the 11 day tour (accommodated). We need to known what to pack, how much language we can take, etc, etc. Could the operator, Richard & Lynn or any past travellers please let us know how we should be preparing for a Kimberly adventure ???