Nestled on the coast, where the outback meets crystal coral waters is where you’ll find Sal Salis, a unique setting from which to explore Western Australia’s Ningaloo Reef. With just 15 eco-luxury wilderness tents, and a honeymoon tent, hidden amongst the dunes, there is no better way to experience one of Australia’s best kept natural secrets.
Open from March to mid-November, the camp lies amongst the dunes, with the coral reef and its marine inhabitants just a few metres offshore. Ningaloo is acknowledged as one of the best places in the world to swim with the world’s largest fish, the whale shark, as these gentle giants migrate through here every year. These waters also are visited by humpback whales, another highlight for guests. The coastal dunes and gorges, in the Cape Range National Park, attract land dwellers as well, with red kangaroos, wallaroos, echidnas, emus and more seen in and around the camp.
INCLUSIONS
Accommodation with eco ensuite bathroom
All-inclusive chef prepared meals and snacks
Self-service bar featuring local beer, wine and spirits
National Park entrance fees
Guided wilderness activities
TOURS & EXPERIENCES
GUIDED GORGE WALKS
Early morning walks into the Cape Range National Park provide a rugged and beautiful contrast to the reef and beach activities.
Guided walks usually depart before sunrise, while temperatures are cooler, and take in both Mandu Mandu and Yardie Creek Gorges. Keep an eye out for land mammals including red kangaroos, echidna and black-footed rock wallabies. Emus are also frequently sighted.
SEA KAYAKING
Guided forays across the reef reveal an array of colourful residents including fish, sea turtles, reef sharks, rays and corals.
Kayaks are the perfect vessel and your clients will be shown how to safely navigate the reef without impacting the ecosystem. Our guided kayak-snorkel tours go further offshore and drop anchor in the sand to explore the deeper lagoons. In Ningaloo Reef these are among the best snorkelling spots with soft corals, sponges, wobbegong sharks and marine fish galore. Also between August and October, and only metres from the reef, humpback whales migrating along this coast really are something to see.
SWIM WITH THE WORLD’S LARGEST FISH
Each year between mid-March and August these slow-moving, gentle, filter-feeding giants migrate past Ningaloo Reef.
Sal Salis offers whale shark swims with select local partners for an additional cost. This needs to be pre-booked as the boats do fill up months in advance.
The whale shark experience begins with a transfer to Tantabiddi Boat Ramp (about 25 minutes’ drive) our clients will meet their experienced crew and enjoy morning tea as they motor out into the Indian Ocean, aided by a spotter aircraft that relays sightings back to the skipper. The crew will help them get kitted out with the proper equipment and provide a thorough briefing.
During the course of the day our crew will also keep an eye out for turtles, dolphins, dugongs, rays and sea birds for an additional viewing pleasure. Plus there is usually time for a back of the reef snorkel. To enhance the experience even more, a delicious lunch is provided featuring fresh Western Australian produce.
GETTING HERE
BY AIR
Qantas fly to Exmouth (Learmonth) with connections from most capital cities. Air and road transfers are available from RAAF Learmonth Airport (LEA) and must be pre-booked.
BY ROAD
The drive from Perth can take up to 13 hours. Also please note that there is a ‘no drive after dark’ policy, within the Cape Range National Park, due to the high number of animals on the road during this time. The drive from RAAF Learmonth Airport (LEA) is 90 minutes and from Exmouth town one hour.
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