Description
Sal Salis is located in Cape Range National Park, sheltered in the sand dunes overlooking Ningaloo Reef. The Ningaloo Region is renowned for its 280 kilometres of fringing reef and it is the best place in the world to swim with whale sharks and manta rays.
This luxury wilderness camp is the only way to see this beautiful part of the world and even though it is in such a remote spot, you still have more than enough creature comforts! Each tent is appointed with fine furnishings and linen and the dining room serves the best and freshest Australian produce, beautifully prepared by the resident chef and accompanied by fine wines. The in-camp experience embodies laid-back luxury, and is designed to underpin the extraordinary nature-based activities that can be undertaken in the area.
These include swimming in the amazingly turquoise sea and snorkelling amongst the brightly coloured reefs, spotting the abundance of wildlife in and around the camp and stargazing in the clearest skies you will ever see.
A stay at Sal Salis is a truly unforgettable experience in one of the remotest, but most pristine wilderness locations in the southern hemisphere.
Accommodation
Sal Salis' nine spacious wilderness tents are just metres from the ocean. The tents are designed to give maximum exposure to the natural surroundings around you while maintaining key creature comforts such as comfortable beds, great quality linen and an ensuite bathroom with fluffy towels. There are no TVs, mini bars etc. In line with the camp's strong environmental ethos, all power is solar generated, there is no water wastage and native herb soaps and ecologically sound shampoos are provided.
Childcare
Sal Salis is not suitable for children under the age of four but families are very welcome and children who love the ocean and the great outdoors will love it. One child can fit into their parent's tent with 'swag' bedding but there is also a family tent that can accommodate 2 adults and 2 children.
Facilities
The main camp building is raised up and overlooks the reef and breakers beyond. and has a very relaxed homely feel to it with guests usually dining together. The chef provides deliciously fresh contemporary Australian cuisine with hints of bush food and there is a bar you can help yourself to at any time and an open lounge with reference books and comfy seating.
Activities
With the coral reef literally on your doorstep, and over 500 species of fish and 250 coral species, many activities are in the water. Turtles can be seen daily in front of the camp and the guides are knowledgeable and passionate. Free activities include guided sea kayaking and snorkelling, guided gorge walks, a boat cruise on Yardie Creek, wildlife viewing and star gazing. Activities at an additional cost include fishing, swimming with Whale sharks (April - June) and marine wildlife cruises.
When to travel
Good all year round and although rarely much rain, it can get very warm between October and March. You will see different wildlife at different times of the year with the whale shark season being April to June.
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Location and directions
Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia
Located in the World Heritage Area of the Ningaloo Coast on the North West Cape. Sal Salis is an hour’s drive (70 kms) south of Exmouth, in the Cape Range National Park. The tents are situated just 50 metres back from the beach amongst the low lying coastal dunes. 2kms behind the camp lies the limestone range of the Cape Range National Park, dissected by spectacular gorges.
How to get there
Skywest Airlines operate a daily service between Perth and Exmouth and a weekly service (on Sundays) between Broome and Exmouth. Road transfers from Exmouth Airport are available and should be pre-booked. Alternatively, guests can self-drive to the camp; from Perth it will take as much as 13 hours, from Exmouth Airport the drive is less than 2 hours and from Exmouth town it is about 1 hour.
