Journey Beyond Rail
Monarto Safari Stay 2026
6 daysfrom $3,445
Journey Beyond Rail · Rail journey with lodge stay
Monarto Luxury Stay 2027
Travel through Australia's Red Centre by train to make your way to Adelaide, South Australia's food and wine capital on The Ghan.
Day by day
- Day 1railovernight: The Ghan Expedition (3 nights)
Board The Ghan Expedition in Darwin
A welcome drink, light refreshments and a photo with The Ghan's red locomotive, then an Off Train Experience in Katherine choosing between a Nitmiluk Gorge cruise, the Katherine Outback Experience, or the Cutta Cutta Caves.
- Day 2rail
The Ghan Expedition, Alice Springs
Off Train Experiences including an e-bike adventure, the A Town Called Alice tour, Standley Chasm and Simpsons Gap, or the Desert Park, followed by dinner under the stars at the Alice Springs Telegraph Station.
- Day 3
The Ghan Expedition, Coober Pedy
A morning stop at Manguri before exploring the opal mining town of Coober Pedy, including a gourmet lunch enjoyed underground.
- Day 4overnight: Monarto Safari Lodge (2 nights)
The Ghan Expedition, Adelaide and Monarto Safari Lodge
Pass through the Flinders Ranges as the outback gives way to green fields, arriving in Adelaide and transferring by private vehicle to Monarto Safari Lodge, about an hour from the city. Settle into a luxurious Safari Tent, with dinner at the Lodge featuring a chef-curated three-course menu.
- Day 5
Monarto Safari Park
Explore Monarto Safari Park, the largest open-range safari experience in the world outside of Africa, via the guided Zu-Loop bus, with optional Daily Keeper Presentations and behind-the-scenes animal experiences. In the evening, the Sunset Wildlife Safari offers exclusive after-hours access to the Wild Africa area aboard a custom-built Safari Landcruiser.
- Day 6
Farewell
Check out after breakfast and transfer by private vehicle to Adelaide Airport or a CBD hotel.
Included
- 3 nights aboard The Ghan Expedition, Darwin to Adelaide, including all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences in Katherine, Alice Springs and Coober Pedy
- Private vehicle transfer from Adelaide Parklands Terminal to Monarto Safari Lodge
- 2 nights accommodation at Monarto Safari Lodge, including breakfast, alfresco lunch and dinner daily, curated minibar, and all day beverage package
- Monarto Safari Park general admission ticket
- Private vehicle transfer from Monarto Safari Lodge to Adelaide Airport or CBD Hotel
- 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners
