The Aṉangu are the Traditional Owners of Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa, they have walked this Country for more than 30,000 years.
Across four days and three nights, you will walk 34 kilometres through the Red Centre and follow Aṉangu teaching to be immersed in Country, while carrying only a daypack. This itinerary takes you to the base of monolithic Uluṟu, between the soaring domes of Kata Tjuṯa and deep into the national park between these icons. As you traverse desert trails and rolling dunes, you’ll hear ancestral stories, learn of caring for Country, and savour the perceptible energy of Australia’s Red Centre.
The adventure begins with a greeting and Wintjiri Wiru Sunset Dinner, spending the first evening at Ayers Rock Resort. Guests stay exclusively inside the World-Heritage listed Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park for the last two nights, relaxing in our private eco-lodge waking to exclusive views of Uluṟu and designed to complement the surrounding environment. This is the first time guests have been invited to stay inside the Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park overnight. Beneath twinkling desert skies, we feast on local fare that’s chef-inspired and prepared by our guides then gather to share stories by firelight.
By walking in Aṉangu footsteps and following their trails, you will come to deeply connect with a vibrant, ongoing culture that inspires and invigorates. Join us as we walk Aṉangu Country together.
Prices from $3,995 pp
This afternoon, you will meet your wilderness guides and fellow guests at the Desert Gardens Hotel to collect room keys and hear a comprehensive trip briefing. After some time to settle into your room, we head into the Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park, arriving at Wintjiri Wiṟu to enjoy a dinner hamper, served picnic style, while you bask in the glorious colours of a Red Centre sunset.
As night falls, and after a gentle stroll through the desert along an elevated walkway, you make your way to the open-air theatre with incredible views of Uluṟu. Then, you’ll not only hear, but see a story passed on for thousands of generations, told through a drone and light show. Learn the ancient story of Mala and enjoy the last moments of daylight accompanied by a traditional Inma soundtrack. We then transfer you back to your Ayers Rock Resort, the story's echoes still with you.
Images credit: Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia
As custodians of the land, Anangu hold the Mala story from Kaltukatjara to Uluru. To share their story from Kaltukatjara to Uluru, RAMUS designed and produced an artistic platform using drones, light and sound to create an immersive storytelling experience.
Pre-dawn, we depart Desert Gardens Hotel for the Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park and the Talinguru Nyakunytjaku viewing area. We'll witness the sunrise over Uluṟu, complemented by an Aṉangu cultural experience and a hearty breakfast on the viewing platform.
Today's walk begins at the foot of Uluṟu, where we set out to walk its circumference. After a stop to refuel at Kantju Gorge, you may choose your path: walk to the Cultural Centre via the Mala and Liru walks or complete the full Uluṟu Base Walk. We will regroup at the Cultural Centre for a nourishing lunch as you reflect on the experience.
After experiencing Uluṟu, we venture into the National Park for exclusive views of the global icon from our Private Lodge - your home for the next two nights. As the closest accommodation to Uluṟu, the floor‑to‑ceiling windows in your sleeping pod offer unmatched vistas of the Red Centre. Before dinner, book into the Lodge's Wellness Sanctuary to soothe weary muscles with a variety of optional wellness therapies. To round out the day, we'll indulge in sunset canapés, a shared dinner, and Aṉangu storytelling around the campfire before a well-deserved rest, wrapped in premium linen.
We begin with an early desert walk to experience a breathtaking sunrise, enjoying breakfast as the sky moves from every shade of pink, through to orange, and yellow. We continue our walk westward through the dunes, stopping for morning tea before arriving at our private camp for a soothing foot bath experience. A well-earned lunch, made with native ingredients, precedes our transfer back to the Lodge.
In the evening, we'll gather at our viewing deck for sunset canapés and chilled sparkling beverages to toast your final evening in the desert. After we share a last dinner together, retire to your private sleeping pod for a peaceful rest.
We'll rise early in the morning, with plenty of coffee at the ready, for a transfer to the Valley of the Winds at Kata Tjuṯa. After lacing up the hiking boots, we'll walk to Karingana Lookout, where a tasty breakfast and a jaw-dropping view of Kata Tjuṯa’s soaring domes await. We complete the walk and gather for a photo, a debrief, and final goodbyes.
We will arrange transport to Ayers Rock Resort and the airport for your departing flight.
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A brand new 5-day walking experience in the world-heritage Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park, developed in partnership with the Anangu community.
4 Days
Grade
Desert Gardens Hotel and Private Lodge
34KM
