School Camps & Excursions on Kangaroo Island
Book NowSwap the classroom for epic dunes, bush tracks and buzzing bee hives. All booked in one hit.
Why plan your next camp with us?
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Family-run, award-winning businesses: Little Sahara Adventure Centre • Kangaroo Island Outdoor Action • The Kangaroo Island Ligurian Bee Co / Island Beehive
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Advanced Eco Certified: Little Sahara Adventure Centre & Kangaroo Island Outdoor Action
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Organic Certified, BQUAL & Dairy Safe Accredited: The Kangaroo Island Ligurian Bee Co / Island Beehive
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One enquiry covers all three sites – saving teachers a mountain of emails
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Guides are First-Aid & CPR trained and hold SA Working with Children Checks
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Safety briefings and personal protective equipment provided for every session (helmets, goggles, gloves, PFDs, 3-layered vented bee suits)
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Certificate of Currency available on request
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Flexible group options and special school rates for 10+ students (custom quotes available for NDIS, Scouts, corporate, or tertiary groups)
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Signature activities
Little Sahara – Nature’s Playground
- 2 hrs Sandboard & Toboggan Hire
- 50‑min, 110‑min & 170‑min Guided Buggy Tour – koala sightings guaranteed
- 110‑min Guided Electric Fat‑Bike Tour – koala sightings guaranteed
- 50 min & 110‑min Guided Koala Walking Tours – koala sightings guaranteed
Kangaroo Island Outdoor Action – Bush & River Adventure
- 110‑min Guided All Terrain Quad Tour (Voted Australia’s #1 Experience in 2021 (Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards)
- 170‑min Guided Edge of the Earth Quad Tour
- 110‑min Guided Sunset Kangaroo Safari Quad Tour– Kangaroo sightings guaranteed
- 110‑min Guided Kayak Tour on the Harriet River
- 3 hours Kayak Hire on Harriet River
Kangaroo Island Ligurian Bee Co / Island Beehive – Pure, Organic & Rare Honeys
- 30‑min Group Behind the Scenes Tour with rare honey tastings
- 90‑min Beekeeping Experience (small‑group, ages 6 +)
Safety & Supervision
Compulsory Risk Waiver (SmartWaiver):
- All participants must complete the waiver online before arrival.
- Adults sign for themselves; parents/guardians sign for minors.
- Waivers should be completed one week prior, with a full list of names provided.
- Waivers are electronic, and teachers can be set up as event managers to track who has/hasn’t signed.
Supervision: Minimum ratio of 1 teacher or approved leader per activity group.
Clothing & Safety Requirements:
- Covered shoes are compulsory for all tours.
- Long pants are compulsory for quad tours.
- Full kit is supplied as needed – helmets, gloves, lifejackets, wet-weather gear, or bee suits.
Tour Age & Ability Requirements:
- Quad Bikes: riders 6+ years,
- Buggy Tour: minimum age 3 years.
- E-bike Tour: minimum height 120 cm, and participants must be confident bike riders.
Allergies: All allergies must be disclosed prior to arrival, and participants must bring the correct medication with them.
What teachers say:
“Over the past few years, we have been taking groups of Year 6 students to Little Sahara as part of our adventure camp on Kangaroo Island. Our experiences have been nothing short of incredible. The staff are welcoming, knowledgeable and highly skilled and were flexible with our bookings and catered to all our needs. They were able to accommodate large groups of students, offering a rotation of activities and providing lasting memories for both the students and teachers.
The self-guided sandboarding experience was a highlight for many, with time allowed for students to move at their own pace and participate as much or as little as they wanted.
The buggy tours were filled with excitement and provided our adrenalin seekers a thrill they won’t forget.
The Little Sahara staff were also very keen to share about the native flora and fauna of Kangaroo Island, as we stopped along the way for some koala sightings and some facts about the revegetation occurring following the bushfires. The students also took a lot away from the beach clean-up and we were very grateful for the service-learning opportunity. It was an eye-opening experience and the students left motivated to raise more awareness about ocean conservation and were proud of their efforts in helping in some small way.
Overall, Little Sahara provided a rich learning experience for our students, an opportunity to challenge themselves and build more resilience and a fun filled day of adventure that is sure to be remembered for years to come.”
“We organised a school excursion to Kangaroo Island for a week back in October 2023.
As part of the activities, our students got to enjoy a visit to the Island Beehive, which included a tour of the facility. We learned how the honey is made, and we got to taste some fresh honey as well.
A big hit with our kids of all ages (including our teachers) was the Little Sahara Dune Buggy Tour. Staff were very friendly, informative, and educational, and our students had a blast on the dune tour.
We also spent some time on the water with KI Outdoor Adventures doing a Kayak Tour. Our guides were very friendly, safety conscious, and fantastic with our younger students.”
FAQs
What’s the minimum group size for school rates?
Can we tailor an itinerary?
Yes, Absolutely.! Mix and match any activities above. See something missing, beach clean up? We will do our best to make it work!
How far ahead should we book?
Make an enquiry
Buggy in the Dunes
Rubbish Collection on Buggy Tour – Encounter College
Buggy Tour – Encounter College
Koala Walking Tour
Eye Spy
E Bike Tour
Koala
Tourism Australia
Koala Walking Tour
Sandboarding – Encounter College
Buggy Tour to the Coast
Ready to Go! Buggy Tour
E Bike Tours
Quad Biking Fun
Bike Group
Team Effort
Big Quad Group
Quad Bikes in the Bushland
Arms up
Kayaking
Kayaking
Paddle Talk
Kayaks
Kayak Hire
Grasslands
Kangaroo Island Outdoor Action
Friendly Bees
Beekeeping Experience
Holding the Frames
Group Shot
Hives
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Accreditations
Little Sahara is an accredited business with the South Australian Tourism Commission.
