Sal Salis

Facing the reef

On an isolated part of the Ningaloo coast in Western Australia lies the Sal Salis eco-camp. Nestled in the dunes of Cape Range National Park near Exmouth, the safari-style camp is home to sixteen luxury tents offering unique views of the surrounding bushland and the Indian Ocean. Living in a tent means living in harmony with nature, falling asleep to the sound of waves on the beach and waking up to the call of a galah... The days fly by at whatever pace you choose, relaxing in your hammock, walking along the beach and paddling in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. But the most extraordinary thing is being able to swim alongside majestic whale sharks or humpback whales! The Ningaloo Reef is a UNESCO World Heritage site where you will find over 500 species of colourful fish, 250 species of coral, rays and turtles. You will also discover the rugged landscapes of Cape Range National Park, which is home to unique Australian flora and fauna such as red kangaroos, euros, goannas, platypuses and over 100 species of colourful birds. <p align="justify"> Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef camp is closed from November until mid-March.<p/>

STYLE

The lodge is styled like an East African safari camp, rustic-chic right on the beach

SITUATION

On the north-west coast of Australia, a 1-hour-15-minute drive from Learmonth airport

CAPACITY

16 safari-style tents in the dunes facing the ocean

HIGHLIGHTS

Ningaloo Reef is home to over 250 species of coral and 500 species of fish – enough to make your head spin!

THE EXPERIENCES

  • Go snorkelling to explore the Ningaloo Reef and swim amongst colourful fish, turtles, whale sharks, dolphins and manta rays
  • Engage in non-motorised water sports such as kayaking
  • Scuba diving to observe aquatic wildlife
  • Gazing at the starry sky from your tent
  • Explore Cape Range National Park on foot or by mountain bike

THE EXTRAORDINARY

Sal Salis is a member of the prestigious selection Luxury Lodges of Australia. Whale sharks gather in large numbers (around 300 individuals) every year at Ningaloo Reef, which is one of the best places in the world to spot these ocean giants. Between mid-March and mid-July, you can enjoy a truly unique experience by swimming alongside the whale sharks, observing them up close and feeling as though time has stood still.

ETHICS

The tents at the Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef camp blend seamlessly into the natural landscape and have been built on wooden platforms to limit soil and dune erosion. Electricity throughout the entire camp comes from solar panels and water usage is strictly controlled in order to continue preserving the environment.