Tours & Activities
The pace of life at Jabiru Safari Lodge is dictated by nature. From early morning birdwatching safaris to sunset cheese and wine, hikes along the kilometres of tracks through the Reserve, wildlife spotlighting, stargazing in the spectacularly clear tropical nights, port round the campfire or paddling hand-crafted timber canoes - this is rush hour outback style!
In the midst of the dry savannah country of the Australian Outback lies Clancy’s Lagoon with its spectacular Visitor Centre. This provides the hub for all tours and activities.
The Visitor Centre is a blend of modern and vernacular North Queensland architecture using the traditional materials of tin and timber with sweeping views to the west and north across Clancy’s Lagoon to the Hann Tableland National Park. The centre is staffed by expert guides ready with advice and assistance on activities and natural history.
Whether exploring by foot, electric boat, canoe or vehicle, Jabiru Safari Lodge allows guests to fully experience the wildlife and Tropical savannah environment. Safaris take guests by vehicle deep into the heart of the Reserve to explore lagoons, usually teeming with birdlife, with an expert local guide.
For a more personalised experience, allow our guide to spend some quality time with you, locating many of the rare and elusive bird and animal species. Alternatively, strike off on you own to explore at your own pace the 12km of marked walking trails.
Private Guiding
The services of our expert guide are available to assist you in fully appreciating the delights of the Reserve. A private guiding experience will allow you to find the elusive bird and animal species and learn about the savannah and wetland environments under the watchful eye of our seasoned professional guide. $55.00 per hour.
Nature Eco Cruise
A relaxed 45 minute nature-focussed guided eco-cruise on Clancy's Lagoon. Cost is $12.50 for adults and $6.00 for children. Cruises operate daily at 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3.30pm
Canoeing
Take a leisurely paddle around Clancy's Lagoon at your own pace in a locally-made handcrafted wooden canoe.
'Early Birders' Safari
Enjoy the early morning delights of the Mareeba Wetlands with a morning guided tour. Departs at 7:00am. Drive through the reserve spotting up to 30 different bird species along the way to Pandanus Lagoon. Finishes 10:00am. Cost is $48.00 per person. Departs Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Sunset Reserve Safari
Enjoy the afternoon cruise on Clancy's Lagoon then travel into the heart of the 2200 hectare reserve for wildlife viewing, bird watching and some billy tea. Enjoy wine and cheese while the sunsets over the picturesque lagoon. Cost is $55.00 for adults and $27.50 for children. Daily departures at 3.30pm.
Self Guided Walks
Over 12km of marked walking trails - explore the reserve's numerous self-guided walks at your leisure. Interpretive information is available on 4 separate walks. Conservation Pass is $10.00 adults and $5.00 children.
Jabiru Safari Lodge is pleased to announce a week of birding delights, kicking off with the Gouldian Finch release and culminating in the annual crane count. From the base at Jabiru Safari Lodge, Reserve Guide ‘Chook’ Crawford will offer a wetlands’ birding experience within the 2000 hectare Mareeba Tropical savannah and Wetland Reserve before venturing further afield to nearby rainforest, river, outback and coastal environments in search of elusive species. The all-inclusive price for the 8 days is $1990 per person and places are limited. Call 1800 788 755 or email us at 
