Imagine if there were Egyptians who still painted hieroglyphics on walls. Consider buying animal paintings from descendents of France’s Lascaux Caves’ artists. It’s hard to believe, but the Northern Territory’s astounding equivalent - Aboriginal art and culture - can be witnessed now, as it was thousands of years ago. Whether it’s rock art that was drawn 50,000 years ago, or paintings of the spirits that were only finished yesterday, you’ll see it for real when you come to the Territory.

Immerse yourself in one of the world’s oldest living cultures when you journey deep into Australia’s Red Centre with Way Outback Desert Safaris on their eight day tour. Travel through the region’s icons, like unforgettable Uluru, and nearby Kata Tjuta, Kings Canyon and the West MacDonnell Ranges. Along the way you’ll spend time with eight Aboriginal communities, soaking up their way of life and meeting people with a quiet gentleness and depth of wisdom that will stay with you forever. Your presence will also provide social and economic benefits to the communities, who rely on your patronage to keep their long history of art making alive.

You’ll also gain access to the Indigenous way of life when you join award winning Anangu Tours, which is owned by the traditional Aboriginal owners of Uluru, the Anangu. Choose their dot painting workshop and feel goose bumps on your skin when an Aboriginal artist shows you techniques that have been passed down over countless generations. Hear dreamtime stories as you work the paint, and gain an authentic cultural experience with the local people.

Finish your journey with a breathtaking sunrise tour of Uluru with Discovery Eco Tours. Learn about the rock’s natural history and its deep significance to the Aboriginal people while circumnavigating the monolith in 4WD, before walking to ancient rock art sites. Complete the morning with a trip to the Uluru and Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre, and leave with a deeper understanding of these special people who make up a third of the Territory’s population.