Sometimes adventure travel isn’t always conventional, sometimes the adventure is embracing nature in full form by camping outdoors! What better way to connect with nature than to fully surround yourself in it. For our adventure travel month we wanted to bring you the most extreme luxurious desert tented camps around the world!
For a list of the best camping gear for the outdoors lover, check out our article here.
Nick and Bobo’s luxury tented camp is located about 9 hours into the desert from Marrakech, Morocco. This may seem like a long drive, but it is a timeless one and not to be missed. If you’re interested in skipping this drive, you can always arrive via private helicopter or small plane. Main Camp is adjacent to the highest dunes in Morocco, the camp is traditionally Berber designed with all the modern amenities a discerning traveler would need. The devil is in the detail as they say; each item in the 10 tents has been handmade in Morocco, fit for an African King. If you’re looking for something more discreet and private, they also offer a private camp a 10-minute drive from Main Camp. Activities include: camel trekking, guided walks, picnic lunches and sundowners on the dunes.
Hoanib Camp is strategically located in a deep valley in between two tributaries on the dry Hoanib River in Namibia. This camp is definitely not for the first-timer to Africa, it is a trek to get to because it is located in one of the most remote areas of the Skeleton Coast. The ecosystem there has adapted to a desert lifestyle such as elephants, giraffe, gemsbok, and springbok. The camp consists of seven large tents and one family unit, each comprising stylish en-suite bedrooms with shaded outdoor decks. The camp faces east which shows off the moon-like landscape.
Located in the spiritual heart of Australia, in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, this camp is definitely more on the modern glamping side. Filled with rugged beauty and aboriginal culture, this camp offers much more than the standard tented camp. Ride camels across the desert or take a class on Astronomy, there’s a little something for everyone. The main lodge offers a library, delicious Dune House Restaurant, swimming pool, and the Dune House, a perfect place for sunset cocktails. There are fifteen luxury tents, they honestly feel more like private apartments, perfect for solitude and serenity. If slumming it in these smaller tents is blasé for you, stay in the Luxury Tent, which was meticulously designed to remain cool in summer and warm in winter and spans 40m². The Tented Camp also offers a Spa and private tours.
Situated like a gleaming mirage in the dunes of the Thar Desert in India, lies Damodra Desert Camp. This camp offers a unique insight into the rich cultural heritage of Rajasthan, traditional Rajasthan food, and dancing. The camp prides itself on it’s traditional Indian hospitality, warmth, and modern conveniences. Damodra Desert Camp has 10 deluxe swiss cottage tents with comfortable beds, either one king size or two twin size beds. All premium white bed linens and towels are included, as well as premium toiletries. Included in your rate are camel rides through the desert with a tour guide to point out local flora and fauna. If you’re looking for a little extra adventure try sand surfing on the dunes!
