About Iron Lady Wilderness Safaris

Iron lady Wilderness Safaris has operated successful fly, sport and game fishing charters in the remotest areas of NE Arnhem Land and the Gulf of Carpentaria continuously since 1996. In that year owner Daniel Bergamo recognised the unique fishing opportunities in the area and left his successful charter business in Cairns to explore and open what is now recognised as arguably the most productive Barra area in North Australia. In 2002 an exploratory trip further south in the Gulf discovered previously unknown Sailfish and Marlin grounds. Subsequent seasons have proved beyond doubt that the area is Australia’s most exciting new sports fishery.

In 2011Iron Lady Wilderness Safaris will be for the first time fishing the run-off on the famous Roper River which is situated 80 nautical miles south of Groote Eylandt in the Gulf of Carpentaria. 

Today the business includes the 65’ luxury mothership Iron Lady, 32’ Black Fin game boat Salt Shaker and a variety of skiffs and tenders. During the first half of the year the fleet supports extended live-on-board Barramundi Fishing Charters in the estuaries and rivers of NE Arnhem Land as well as light tackle Sportfishing around the spectacular Wessel and English Company Islands. Come September the Iron Lady and Salt Shaker can be found south of Groote Eylandt doing battle with the abundant Sailfish and Marlin in this newly discovered fishery.

Captain Dan skippers both the Iron Lady and Salt Shaker, supported by a team of experienced guides and fishermen.

Bookings, travel arrangements and the ‘back office’ are handled by Susan Abbott in Darwin who will be pleased to provide you with all the information you need to ensure your adventure on the Iron Lady becomes the fishing experience of your life.

We are proud to say that more than 65% of our clients return time after time to experience the extraordinary fishing offered by these remote areas and the great atmosphere on the mothership Iron Lady. We are still enjoying the regular company of clients who first joined us on the exploratory charters in 1996.

If you are looking forward to your first trip, you can be assured you will quickly warm to Captain Dan and his team as they guide you on a fishing experience you will never forget.