Team

Dean Hoath

Expert Guide

With 20 years guiding experience your tour with Dean will exceed your expectations. Dean began guiding in 1996 and after achieving a BA in Nature Tourism he has worked continuously as a guide in Victoria, NSW, Queensland, Western Australia, and mostly in the Top End of the Northern Territory. In 2012 Dean’s skills were recognized when he won the Most Outstanding Interpretive Guide category at the NT Tourism Brolga Awards. Dean shows great enthusiasm in sharing his passion of the Australian landscape, and with his local knowledge and skill, he can provide truly inspirational immersion experiences.

Family of 5 (3 teens) on a 4 day (3 night) top end safari. An extraordinary once in a lifetime experience made extra special by Leigh, Victoria and Sab. Thank you! Booking was relatively easy and worked with Sab to create an itinerary that suited our family. Twin falls and Jim Jim - lovely walking. Twin was stupendously beautiful and no other walkers that day so could experience on own. Lovely swim up top. Koolpin - incredible drive to ......

Pat G – August 2023

This trip exceeded our expectations and we felt privileged to experience areas that are not easily accessible and unbelievably beautiful! Our enthusiastic guide Leigh was truly exceptional in sharing his wide knowledge of the geology, fauna and indigenous artwork. He also went out of his way to ensure our travel experience was amazing.. This included helping us to catch Barramundi, cooking high quality food etc...

Sally G – July 2023

We have just had the privileged to experience our great Australian Kakadu and Arnhemland with the our fabulous guide Dean. His love of the land and wealth of knowledge allowed us to really feel the spirit of our land. Always feeling safe and excited about each adventure. This private tour is the only way to experience this land. There was the time to listen learn experience and enjoy. My bucket list of catching a good size barramundi ......

Celeste D – May 2023

Sab and Ann Maree, we had an absolutely fantastic trip! As you know, the places we went were very beautiful in a unique and intriguing way, very different from anywhere we have been before. We especially loved the way in which the places were bound to the spiritual life and history of the aboriginal people. The wildlife from the obvious, like the Crocs and Wallabies, to the subtle like the birds and Leichart Grasshopper were great as......

Gene – USA May 2018

My family and I have done two tours with Sab Lord and both were excellent. As a tour leader, Sab combines many important skills. He has a great knowledge of the area, the plants, animals and birds, the aboriginal traditions and art sites and he provides outstanding food. His camping equipment is of high quality and his permanent camp site in Kakadu is very comfortable. Another important quality is that he is very attentive to the needs ......

IAN YOUNG – Canberra, August 2016

I recently returned from a 2N/3D camping safari with Lord's Kakadu & Arnhmenland Safaris and had a wonderful time. Sab Lord is an amazing guide who shows so much passion for what he does and knows the country and people so well. In Kakadu we visited Ubirr and hiked to the top for a spectacular view over Kakadu and the floodplains - made famous by Crocodile Dundee. When we reached the bottom Sab set up a yummy picnic lunch complete with ......

VISITED – April 2012

I have so much to say about this trip! First of all: Sab Lords is the best guide I have ever met. His knowledge of the territory and of the Aboriginal people is extraordinary and really shows you the best and he takes you off the beaten trucks. He is so much fun and, believe me, a great cook! Secondly, Arnhem Land: that place took my breath away. You have to go to understand what I am talkling about. One of the best landscape......

SOFIA G – Sydney, 2012

We did a 4 day safari with Sab Lord, family (2 adults, 3 children 8 to 13 years)... and it was a simply amazing adventure. The character is extremely friendly and truculent, he knows everything and the Northern Territory Aborigines (he grew up with them in the farm of his father at the time). Of course, we must speak English to take advantage of all knowledge. It has excellent contacts with the Aborigines, which allowed us to visit, ......

PHIL – Switzerland, 2013

Sab, Just wanted to write a note to say many thanks for taking us out to Kakadu for the night. You might take it for granted as you live within that country and people, but for me it is one of the few places that feels like real Australia. Majestic, harsh, dangerous, and beautiful. We really enjoyed meeting you too. Your stories, honesty and knowledge were really appreciated and whilst it was just too short a trip it was ......

ROFFY – Canberra, 2015

Sab, Thanks for an unforgettable 5 days - the Arnhemland & Kakadu - amazing scenery, wildlife, geology and culture - all shared with us in such a fantastic way - your hospitality and welcome are what made all this possible - and we are hugely grateful... we need a couple of days rest now before Bernard's party - from which, if you listen carefully, you'll probably hear the singing on Saturday!! You now have my email - so do ......

TOM & CORALIE – September 2015

Dear Sab and Ann-Maree, Thanks to you both for organising such a marvelous trip and taking care of us . It’s been a lot more than a holiday, more of a huge experience on many levels. It’s been strange coming home after such an amazing adventure. Nothing seems quite as much fun as waking up in the bush and heading off for another day of learning and exploring. We had the best time. Bye for now guys, ...

KATHY

Dear Ann-Maree and Sab, We're finally back at home in Wangaratta, and my sister and her family have now left for the UK after a real experience over here. Before I get caught up in the day to day stuff again, I just wanted to say a really big 'thank you' to you both and Dean for such a fantastic time on our Kakadu adventure! No surprise the place has world heritage status and we obviously only scratched the surface in our ......

SALLY AND JIM – August 2016

Hi Dean, Sab, and Ann-Maree, Thank you all for such a wonderful holiday! It was the best family holiday we have been on, and such a great opportunity to explore parts of Australia we have never seen. I haven't been able to stop thinking about Arnhemland in particular. Dean, thank you especially for being so great (and patient!) with our kids. They had a fabulous time and are still talking about it. Henry is still showing......

SUZANNE – August 2016

Dear Sab & Ann-Maree, On behalf of the whole family, we would like to thank both of you for the most amazing trip. We can't stop talking about our adventures & the wonderful time we spent with Sab. We would love to come back in the future and do more. We feel like we now have new friends in Australia :-) Sab, thank you again. You took such great care of us and showed us things we would never have had the opportunity to ......

DIDI – Seattle, USA, July 2016