Gunya Titjikala is the "ultimate authentic Indigenous
experience" - being a guest within a remote desert Aboriginal community, 120km
south of Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia. Itineraries are custom
designed for our guests and intimate and exclusive experiences can vary from
aboriginal art, culture, landscapes, dreamtime, 'bush tucker' or just sit down
in the dirt with the locals and share cultures.
The accommodation chosen is ideal for the desert and
consists of 3 deluxe safari tents perched on polished timber flooring 2 meters
above sandy red dunes overlooking the wonders of the Simpson Desert,
complete with private
en-suite which includes
free standing bath and
'eco' friendly flush
toilet. Your deluxe
safari tent has been
extended to include your
own private decking with
panoramic views enabling
our guests to enjoy a
majestic desert sunrise
and sunset.
Included in your tariff
are three delicious
gourmet meals personally
prepared by the Gunya
Titjikala's resident
'bush tucker' chef where
western style dishes are
fused with the local
'bush tucker' which
include witchetty grubs
and wild fruits and
berries.
Go
'bush' with the local
Aboriginal "traditional
owners' on an exclusive
day tour and learn the
daily survival knowledge
of the oldest living
culture in the world.
Visit amazing landscapes
including the historic
Chambers Pillar and on
your return home collect
your bush tucker that
will compliment your
gourmet evening meal.
You
will only interact with
local Aboriginals as the
Joint Venture between
Gunya Tourism and the
Titjikala Aboriginal
Community only employ
local indigenous labor,
ensuring a truly
authentic cultural
experience, not to
mention 50% of all
profits go directly the
Titjikala Foundation
which focuses on health,
education, and school
retention initiatives.
Gunya Titjikala provides
an exclusive and unique
cultural tourism
experience within an
authentic Indigenous
community.
Gunya Titjikala enables
our guests to learn the
daily survival knowledge
and culture of
traditional aboriginal
people during the day,
while at night guests
can retreat to their
private and luxurious
safari tent where they
can relax in their hot
bath whilst gazing at a
clear and unpolluted
night sky.
"This travel product can
only provide a greater
sense of purpose and
respect for Indigenous
traditions and culture"
Mark Provost, Managing
Director, Gunya Tourism.
Rates from US$ 1034
per room per night and
include three meals per
day, morning and
afternoon tea,
complementary bottled
water and bush tucker
gathering and tasting
tour. The resort is
closed during January.
(Note : The Titjikala
Community is a "dry"
community where alcohol
can not be consumed by
local people. The Deluxe
Safari Tent site is 1km
from the Community
Centre and pre-purchased
alcohol can be consumed
by our guests but only
in moderation, as a
respectful gesture
towards the community
and their culture, and
must only be consumed
within the range of the
tents.)
